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Booked On Rock

For Those About To Read & Rock...Join host Eric Senich for deep dive discussions of the greatest artists, albums, songs and moments in rock history with the authors who"ve written all about them and those who were there when it all happened! WEBSITE: www.BookedOnRock.com

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59:59

Behind The Songs: Music Trivia & Backstories with...

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2024/09/22

It’s another chapter in The Dialogue Series - A chill ‘n chat with authors, fellow podcasters, musicians, and more. Our guest is Songfacts founder and owner Carl Wiser.If you love classic rock trivia and love finding out the stories behind your favorite classic rock songs and bands, you probably know about the website Songfacts.com. Songfacts is a music-oriented website that gives you the stories behind songs and lyrics, how and when they were recorded, and so much more. You can search by category

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63:42

Exploring The Boss: Bruce Springsteen Album-by-Album...

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2024/09/20

Kenneth Womack and Kenneth L. Campbell are the authors of the new book Bruce Songs: The Music of Bruce Springsteen, Album-by-Album, Song-by-Song. It’s an in-depth exploration of Bruce Springsteen's musical legacy. Covering Springsteen's entire discography, from Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. to Only the Strong Survive, this unique book combines historical context, literary analysis, and meticulous research. Detailed analyses of each album, essays on their historical significance, and a

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76:09

Rush at 50: A Rock Legacy Revisited [Episode 220]

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2024/09/18

Daniel Bukszpan is making his second appearance on the podcast. He’s here to talk about his brand new book Rush at 50. A beautifully produced, photo-packed celebration of the beloved rock trio, Rush at 50 examines the history of the Canadian rockers through the lens of 50 milestone events. Daniel covers everything down through the decades including:The band’s formation by bassist Geddy Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson in suburban Toronto and their early gigs and tours opening for the likes of

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24:14

Saving the King: A Fan's Quest to Rescue Elvis...

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2024/09/14

This episode’s guest is author Janet Bostic-Williams. She, along with Selwynn Milborrow, have just released a new novel titled Operation Gratitude: Kill Colonel Tom Parker. Here’s the description of the book:How far would you go to protect someone you love who cannot see the life or death danger they are facing? Elvis Presley is beloved worldwide, but none are as devoted as Liz Phillips. He communicates with her through his music and movies, and she knows in her soul that he is pleading with her to

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40:53

Iron Maiden's Legacy, Album by Album [Episode 218]

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2024/09/10

Martin Popoff returns! He’s got an updated version of his book Iron Maiden: Album By Album. Martin pays tribute to Iron Maiden’s discography through a series of in-depth, frank, and fascinating conversations about all of the legendary heavy metal band’s studio albums. Inside, Popoff gathers together metal journalists, authors, and musicians, who offer insights, opinions, and anecdotes about every release including the early albums with lead singer Paul Di’Anno, the songwriting of founder and bassist

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72:48

Surviving the Storm: The Resilient Journey of The...

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2024/09/03

Sean Kelly & Mark Walton are this episode’s guests. Sean is the author of White Noise & Lightning: The Continental Drifters Story, the authorized biography of the Continental Drifters due September 27th. Mark is the band’s bassist and founding member. The book follows ten disparate musicians from humble beginnings at a dive bar residency in Los Angeles through lineup changes, addiction, marriages, divorces, and industry letdowns. The Continental Drifters, composed of members of The Bangles,

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51:57

5-Minute Daily Music Mastery: Transforming Your...

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2024/08/31

A first time guest to the podcast is Dan Spencer. He has over 10 years of music coaching experience and is the author of several books. He’s appeared as a music expert on NBC, CBS, and FOX. He’s currently coaching students, recording, producing songs, talking about music on The Best Music Podcast and Sirius XM Radio, and writing more books. He’s here to talk about his most recent bookThe 14 Unshakable Laws of Learning Music: How to Master Any Instrument and Singing in 5 Minutes a Day.Purchase a copy

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38:35

Chasing Buttery Cake Ass: A Hilarious Hunt for Rock's...

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2024/08/29

This episode's guest is author, comedian, and musician Aug Stone. The audio version of his fictional comedy book from 2023 The Ballad Of Buttery Cake Ass has just been released. It's the story of two music obsessives who embark on a hilarious quest to track down Buttery Cake Ass' Live In Hungaria, an album as legendary as it is obscure. Their pursuit of one of the greatest bands ever unknown takes them down many a bizarre path teeming with grand ideas and grander egos in this ode to record shopping

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71:52

Carry On: Exploring the Discography of Kansas...

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2024/08/21

Author Tim Durling is back, this time to talk about his brand new book LET IT BE YOUR GUIDE: The Kansas Album Review. Kansas rose to fame by the mid-70s with hit singles “Carry On Wayward Son”, “Dust In The Wind”, and “Point Of Know Return”. They produced nine gold albums, three multi-platinum albums, one platinum studio album, and a platinum-selling live double album. With the help of no less than 30 Kansas super fans, Tim guides readers through the body of work created by a band that has been

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48:36

Reclaiming Mia Zapata's Legacy: A Conversation with...

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2024/08/13

Our guest is Steve Moriarty, former drummer of the band The Gits and author of the new book Mia Zapata and The Gits: A Story of Art, Rock, and Revolution.The Gits, led by their charismatic frontwoman Mia Zapata, formed in Ohio before joining the burgeoning Seattle music scene of the early 90s. They were on the brink of international stardom when, on July 7, 1993, just days before their third US tour, Mia was brutally murdered. Her death came as a shock to the Seattle music scene and eventually

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66:01

The Making Of Yes '90125' [Episode 212]

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2024/08/10

Stephen Lambe is the author of a brand new book part of Sonicbond’s Rock Classic series titled Yes 90125. Against the odds, 90125 became Yes’ best-selling album after its release in November of 1983. Featuring new interviews with several of the key players, including singer Jon Anderson and guitarist Trevor Rabin, this book traces the complicated story of the album from its 1981 demos to the conclusion of Yes’ massive world tour in 1985. It's a deep-dive discussion of one of the biggest albums of

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79:01

Exploring U2: A Deep Dive Into Their Discography...

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2024/08/06

Aaron J. Sams is the author of the brand new book U2: Song By Song. Over forty years since their formation, U2 is one of the biggest bands in rock history with an estimated 175 million records sold worldwide. They’ve earned more Grammy Awards than any other band with 22. This book guides the reader through the band’s 15 studio albums (eight of them number one), and over seventy singles, including several hits along the way and there are many. Of the 84 singles released, U2 has two number-one

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88:23

Behind The Lens: Iconic Photos and Stories of Rock &...

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2024/07/29

Rock & roll journalist, author, and photographer Michael Goldberg is back on the podcast. He’s got a brand new book titled Jukebox: 1967-2023 Photographs.Michael is best known as a writer, but for over 50 years he’s also been photographing musicians and the photos in Jukebox are drawn from the thousands he’s taken over the years. Included are photos of the Sex Pistols, Devo, the Clash, Bruce Springsteen, Jim Morrison, Lou Reed, Janis Joplin, Muddy Waters, Patti Smith, the Who, Neil Young, Jerry

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60:52

Inside the Business of Music Publishing [Episode 209]

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2024/07/26

Our guest is veteran music publisher and industry expert Randall Wixen, who has just released the fifth edition of his book The Plain and Simple Guide To Music Publishing.Music publishing is one of the most complex parts of the music business, and yet it can be the most lucrative area of income for musicians. Wixen presents a clear, concise approach on how music publishing works today. The book includes a foreword by Tom Petty, among the many who put their trust in Wixen with their music catalog

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57:37

From Mod Beginnings to Rock Legends: Exploring The...

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2024/07/21

Andrew Darlington is the author of the brand new book The Small Faces and The Faces: Every Album, Every Song.They started out as a mod fourpiece with Steve Marriott on lead vocals. With hit singles including “Itchycoo Park”, “Lazy Sunday”, “All Or Nothing”, and “Tin Soldier”, they evolved into one of the UK’s most successful bands by the end of the 60s. After Marriott left the band to form Humble Pie, the remaining members Ronnie Lane, Ian McLagan, and Kenney Jones joined forces with singer Rod

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46:18

'Africa' and Beyond: Exploring Toto's Timeless...

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2024/07/19

Preston Frazier is the author of the new book Toto: The Band, Not The Dog! A fan of Toto since he was in high school, Frazier has followed Toto across multiple states to see them play live. He’s interviewed past and present members as well as Toto sidemen and has written about the band extensively. This book is a journey through every studio album in Toto’s catalog, uncovering the stories behind the music, the evolution of their sound, and the critical and commercial successes that have cemented

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77:32

Y&T Discography Deep Dive: An Album-By-Album Journey...

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2024/07/13

Author Tim Durling is back! Last time, we talked about his book UNSPOOLED: An Adventure in 8-Tracks [Episode 205]. This time, we get into Tim’s book DOWN FOR THE COUNT: The Y&T Album Review. It’s an album-by-album look at the recorded studio output of one of hard rock’s best-kept secrets – Y&T who originated in the San Francisco Bay Area music scene in the mid-70s. Tim calls Y&T one of hard rock’s best-kept secrets and explains why in this episode!Purchase a copy of DOWN FOR THE COUNT:

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47:55

Unearthed Treasures: A Deep Dive Into The Fascinating...

Booked On Rock ·

2024/07/10

Author Tim Durling is a first-time guest and he’s here to talk about a few of his recent books. In this episode, we’ll cover his book UNSPOOLED: An Adventure in 8-Tracks. It’s a guided tour through the eyes of a collector. Whether it’s vinyl, CD, cassettes, reel-to-reel, or yes, 8-track tapes – you’ll enjoy this in-depth deep dive into the crazy world of collection. If you love trivia and the obscure minutia of rock and roll music, you’re gonna enjoy this.Tim reveals what is the only box set was

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90:43

Great White Guitarist Mark Kendall [Episode 204]

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2024/06/29

It’s another chapter in The Dialogue Series - A chill ‘n chat with authors, fellow podcasters, musicians, and more. Our guest is Great White guitarist and founding member Mark Kendall. Kendall is the founding member of the the Grammy nominated band whose sold over 10 million albums worldwide, has six Top 100 Billboard hits including the top ten single “Once Bitten, Twice Shy”, nine Top 200 Billboard albums, and two platinum albums. Kendall took some time out during Great White’s summer tour to talk

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53:47

Untold Stories From the Widows of Ronnie Van Zant,...

Booked On Rock ·

2024/06/25

Lori Tucker-Sullivan is a first-time guest. She’s the author of the new book I Can't Remember If I Cried: Rock Widows on Life, Love, and Legacy. The stories of rock musicians who die young are the thing of lore and legend. Accidents, drug overdoses, plane crashes—all have taken the lives of male rock stars still in their primes. But what became of their widowed brides? How did they survive a loss so great? What is it like to have to share your grief with millions of strangers? And where are these

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