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Ongoing History of New Music 

The Ongoing History of New Music, episode 954: The Trews, in their own words

May 13, 2022May 13, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments Alan Cross, Autobiography, In Their Own Words, One I'd Trouser, Ongoing History, Trews

When a band first comes together, there’s little expectation that this could become a long-term endeavor. Being a professional musician

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Just announced: Bono has a memoir coming out later this year. The trailer looks/sounds interesting, too.

May 11, 2022May 11, 2022 Alan Cross 1 Comment Autobiography, Bono, Memoir, Surrender, U2

As the singer of one of the biggest bands in the world–and as a guy who’s connected with everyone from

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Music News Recommended Music 

And in even MORE Dave Grohl news…

April 17, 2021April 17, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Autobiography, Dave Grohl, Jon Bonham

Dave Grohl has been all over the news this month. On April 6, he announced that he’s written a memoir

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More Canadian rock’n’roll memories in a new book from Goddo’s Greg Godovitz

January 30, 2021January 30, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Autobiography, Goddo, Greg Godovitz, Memoir

Greg Godovitz, the guitarist of Goddo is a helluva character. He’s also a good writer as demonstrated by his memoir,

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Music History Recommended Reading 

Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson has an Autobiography Coming This Fall

July 27, 2017July 26, 2017 Alan Cross 0 Comments Autobiography, Bruce Dickinson, Iron Maiden

Iron Maiden frontman, professional airline pilot and airline industry entrepreneur Bruce Dickinson feels it’s time to tell his story. Cue

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Music News 

Join Tool’s Maynard James Keenan (and Me!) at the University of Toronto

September 29, 2016September 28, 2016 Alan Cross 4 Comments A PerfectCircle, Autobiography, Biography, Maynard James Keenan, Tool

Maynard James Keenan is an interesting guy. No, wait. He’s more than that. Much more. He’s mysterious, cagey, guarded, outrageous,

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Music News
Music News 

Random Music News for Friday, July 29, 2016

July 29, 2016July 29, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments Autobiography, Billboard, Bruce Springsteen, Dailymotion, Donald Trump, Fat White Family, George Strait, Justin Bieber, Lollapalooza, Michael Hollett, Musical.ly, NOW, Pink Floyd, Song of the Summer

My parents are visiting. Mom sure loves her zinfandel. And now, music news. Justin Bieber was reportedly offered $5 million

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Maynard James Keen of Tool Will Release is Autobiography in November. Here’s a Trailer.

June 24, 2016June 23, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments A Perfect Circle, Autobiography, Maynard James Keenan, Puscifer, Tool

Maynard James Keenan is almost ready with his autobiography, which he calls A Perfect Union of Contrary Things. What secrets/truths/lies/myths

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Music News 

Another Book on the Boss Coming This Summer

February 18, 2016February 18, 2016 Amber Healy 1 Comment Autobiography, Bruce Springsteen, E Street Band, illustrated history

The much-lauded and highly anticipated autobiography of Bruce Springsteen isn’t the only book on The Boss hitting shelves this year.

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Music History 

Blink-182’s Travis Barker Relives his Horrific Plane Crash

November 6, 2015November 5, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Autobiography, LearJet 60, Plane Crash, Travis Barker

On September 19, 2008, a LearJet 60 crashed on takeoff from Columbia Metropolitan Airport in South Carolina. Aboard were six

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Blink-182’s Travis Barker Releases a Memoir

October 21, 2015October 21, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Autobiography, Blink-182, Memoir, Travis Barker

Travis Barker, the much-inked rhythm-keeper of Blink-182, has plenty of stories to tell. Drug issues. Surviving a horrible plane crash.

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Each week, the podcast looks at something from the alt-rock universe, from artist profiles to various thematic explorations. Whatever the episode, you’re definitely going to learn something that you might not find anywhere else. Trust us on this.

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The Backstage Project Podcast

The Backstage Project Podcast with Mark Silver focuses on the stories behind the biggest and best entertainment products, events, and companies. We go behind the scenes with amazing people who have done or are doing extraordinary things to entertain you, the audience. From sporting events to concerts, from cable tv to music apps; if it’s made an impact on the entertainment world, we cover it.

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