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Booked On Rock with Eric Senich

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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50:44

"Backstage Pass: The Grit and the Glamour"/Joe Matera...

Booked On Rock with Eric Senich ·

2023/06/09

Joe Matera is a rock journalist who has interviewed artists from all over the world covering the full spectrum of genres. His book Backstage Pass: The Grit and the Glamour takes the reader backstage and beyond to get behind the façade of the rock stars he’s met.In this interview, Joe shares stories of his experiences interviewing Nickelback, Lemmy from Motörhead, The Shadows guitarist Hank Marvin, Ray Manzarek, Brian May, George Martin, Gene Simmons, and John Mayer. He recalls the time a member of

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59:11

David Paton (Pilot, Alan Parsons Project, Elton John,...

Booked On Rock with Eric Senich ·

2023/06/06

David Paton is the singer, songwriter, and bass player with the group Pilot. He's written the worldwide hits "Magic", "January", and "Just a Smile". He was a member of The Alan Parsons Project for ten years and did session work with The Pretenders, Paul McCartney, Kate Bush, Chris De Burgh, Chris Rea, and Jimmy Page. He also spent three years touring the world and recording as bassist for Elton John. He performed with Elton at 1985’s Live Aid.David has some amazing stories to tell about the creation

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51:20

Albums Underrated, Overrated & Rated Just Right:...

Booked On Rock with Eric Senich ·

2023/06/01

It’s another edition of The Dialogue: A chill ‘n chat with authors, fellow podcasters, listeners, and more. My guest is Rob Kassees, he’s the host of a must-listen podcast for classic rock fans called "1001 Album Complaints". It's a weekly album review show where musicians select, analyze, and laugh about an album from the book “1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die”. by Robert Dimery. Rob gives his thoughts on classic albums like Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon, Metallica's black album, and

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54:32

"Peter Asher: A Life In Music"/David Jacks [Episode 134]

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2023/05/26

David Jacks is this episode's guest to discuss his book Peter Asher: A Life in Music. It covers the life and career of English guitarist, singer, manager, and record producer Peter Asher, who was one-half of the 60s pop duo Peter and Gordon before going on to a successful career as a manager and record producer. Asher has worked with a long list of legendary artists including James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, Bonnie Raitt, Steely Dan’s Donald Fagan, Diana Ross, Cher, Neil Diamond, Randy Newman, Kenny

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51:41

"Deliver Me From Nowhere: The Making of Bruce...

Booked On Rock with Eric Senich ·

2023/05/20

Warren Zanes' new book Deliver Me From Nowhere: The Making of Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska is the fascinating story behind the making of Bruce Springsteen’s most surprising album, Nebraska, released on September 30th, 1982.Looking back on Nebraska 40 years later, Bruce considers it his best album. We’ll find out why from Warren, who spoke to Bruce Springsteen himself for the book along with the many people involved with the making of the album. He also interviewed more than a dozen artists and

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59:41

"Don’t Call It Hair Metal: Art in the Excess of ’80s...

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2023/05/15

The 1980s. It was the era of excess. Bigger is better. A little just ain’t enough. It was a time when the musical and cultural ideals of rebellion and freedom of the great rock and roll of the ‘50s, ‘60s, and ‘70s were taken to dizzying heights of neon excess. For those old enough to have lived, partied and rocked during that decade, we look back on those days fondly. But time hasn’t always been kind to the artists and bands of that gold and platinum era. The music often overlooked and ignored by

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47:45

"Tool: Every Album, Every Song"/Matt Karpe [Episode 131]

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2023/05/09

Tool is one of the most unique bands in rock and metal history. Their music extremely complex and intelligent while their insistence on privacy makes them an enigma to many. In his book Tool: Every Album, Every Song, Matt Karpe documents all of this Los Angeles band’s studio releases – from the raw and unapologetic 1991 demo tape to their 2019 epic Fear Inoculum. He gives the stories behind every song including the pivotal tracks “Sober”, “Ænema”, “Schism”, “Lateralus” and “Rosetta Stoned”. It’s an

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57:44

"To Live Is To Die: The Life and Death of Metallica's...

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2023/05/04

Author Joel McIver is back with a revised edition of To Live Is to Die: The Life and Death of Metallica's Cliff Burton. In the book Robb Flynn of Machine Head calls, “One of the best biographies you’ll ever read” you'll get the story behind Metallica’s original bassist Cliff Burton.Cliff led the band from garage thrash to sophisticated, progressive heights thanks in large part to his songwriting ability and phenomenal bass skills on the band’s first three studio albums, including the masterpiece

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51:04

"Van Halen: Every Album, Every Song"/Morgan Brown...

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2023/04/27

Van Halen is undoubtedly one of the most influential rock n' roll bands America has ever seen. In Van Halen: Every Album, Every Song (part of Sonicbond Publishing's "On Track" series), author Morgan Brown takes readers through the band's classic albums, charting their ascent from Sunset Strip amateurs to chart-topping arena rockers and beyond. Exploring the components of their music and its inspirations, as well as introducing us to the musicians behind the songs - including the late Edward Van

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57:21

"The Book of Top 10 Beatles Lists"/Charles F. Rosenay...

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2023/04/21

Most people have a favorite Beatles song. In fact, most people grew up having a favorite Beatle. In Charles F. Rosenay's The Book of Top 10 Beatles Lists, sixty-four celebrities and Beatles associates reveal their Top 10 favorite Beatles songs, albums, themes, and memories.Rosenay is well known to Beatles fans for over four decades of promoting conventions, festivals, and events. Since 1983 he’s hosted the "Magical Mystery Tour" to London and Liverpool during Beatleweek, an event which brings

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35:14

"Eagles: Every Album, Every Song"/John Van der Kiste...

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2023/04/19

John Van der Kiste is on the podcast to talk about his brand new book Eagles: Every Album, Every Song. As part of Sonicbond Publishing’s On Track series, this book covers the one of the best selling bands in music history.Between 1972 and 1979, the Eagles soared to the top of the charts four times. A total of five number one singles, 18 singles reaching the top 40. Their 1976 album Hotel California has gone on to sell 26 million copies while Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975) went on to become the

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50:03

"AC/DC at 50"/Martin Popoff [Episode 126]

Booked On Rock with Eric Senich ·

2023/04/13

Martin Popoff pays tribute to AC/DC by examining fifty significant milestones in the band’s history. From the early years to their rise to the top with Bon Scott; from the massive comeback with Brian Johnson right up to today, this book covers it all. I ask Martin about some of the 50 milestones in the book and, along the way, he highights two often overlooked AC/DC albums (one with Bon, one with Brian) he says are among the best in the band's history. Purchase a copy of AC/DC at 50 through Quarto

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60:02

"Judge This Book By Its Cover"/Ron Young of Little...

Booked On Rock with Eric Senich ·

2023/04/06

Ron Young’s story is a roller coaster ride through the music business. His personal rise and fall began as the son of an abusive mother. But music would be his savior and hopes for a bright future ahead. As lead vocalist of the band Little Caesar, he shot to rock stardom thanks to being backed by a major record label and working with the biggest producer in music - Bob Rock. But then it all came crashing down. He dealt with bad timing, bad luck and those who said he just didn’t have “the right

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35:39

"Twist: An American Girl"/Adele Bertei [Episode 124]

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2023/04/04

Iconic underground rock and roll musician Adele Bertei tells her harrowing story of transforming trauma through art and it’s all told through the voice of Adele’s young alter ego Maddie Twist in her book Twist: An American Girl. One reviewer calls the book a dark, demented, horrific and a hilarious shot to the heart of American girlhood. Adele survived a childhood many wouldn’t and only came out stronger. Dysfunctional parents, poverty, stints in the foster system, her struggles with her sexuality,

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61:17

Jeff Beck, The Mafia & The Business Of Rock & Roll...

Booked On Rock with Eric Senich ·

2023/03/30

Simon Napier-Bell has been a leading figure in the music industry for over forty years. He’s managed the Yardbirds, Marc Bolan, Boney M, Asia, Ultravox, Japan, and Wham! He's also written film scores and co-wrote Dusty Springfield's hit, 'You Don't Have To Say You Love Me' (later recorded by Elvis Presley). In the eighties he masterminded taking Wham! to China, the first Western pop group ever to play there, and during the last two decades he has written four best-selling books on the music

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55:01

"Queensborough Rock"/Stephen Shaiken [Episode 122]

Booked On Rock with Eric Senich ·

2023/03/25

Stephen Shaiken is here to talk about his rock and roll novel titled Queensborough Rock - the story of a young struggling rock and roll manager Jack Bernstein who lives in New York City.It’s the year 1971. Jack doesn’t have a fancy office in Manhatten. He doesn’t have a flashy car and back stage passes. Instead, he works out of a basement apartment in working class Queens and drives around looking for hidden talent in a beat down Volvo. The talent he does steal gets stolen by Manhatten agents he

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50:55

"Alice Cooper In The 80s"/Chris Sutton [Episode 121]

Booked On Rock with Eric Senich ·

2023/03/22

Chris Sutton is back on the podcast and this time he’s here to talk about his brand new book Alice Cooper in the 80s. It features all new interview material by Chris with 45 musicians and performers who worked with Alice over the decade. Many have never been interviewed before and they offer fascinating insight into working with Alice. A lot of new information coming out of this book and Chris includes some bombshells in the book. We’ll get to those and the rest of the rollercoaster ride that was

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50:14

"Tom Petty’s Southern Accents (33 1/3)"/Michael...

Booked On Rock with Eric Senich ·

2023/03/18

Michael Washburn is our guest to talk about his book Tom Petty’s Southern Accents, part of the 33 1/3 series published by Bloomsbury Academic.Tom Petty’s album Southern Accents was released on this month back in 1985. This is my personal favorite Petty album but this book isn’t one that praises everything about this particular Petty recording. It’s an honest assessment of the music, which Michael says is "a mix of classic rock songs mixed with nearly unlistenable 80s music".Michael also gets into

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60:23

"Lunacy: The Curious Phenomenon of Pink Floyd’s Dark...

Booked On Rock with Eric Senich ·

2023/03/16

Author John Kruth is a returning guest to talk about his new book Lunacy: The Curious Phenomenon of Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon, 50 Years On. This month marks the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon, one of the biggest selling albums of all time with over 40 millions copies sold to date. It topped Billboard and was on the charts for a total of over 700 weeks. Award-winning music biographer John Kruth delves into the making of this iconic record and considers why it

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63:39

"A Life In The Wings: My Sixty Year Love Affair with...

Booked On Rock with Eric Senich ·

2023/03/10

David Spero was one of the pioneering DJs of the then new FM format in radio, a free form limited only by the DJ's imagination. He left radio in 1973 to become the manager for Michael Stanley and would eventually go on to manage the biggest names in rock including Joe Walsh, Cat Stevens, Dickey Betts, Jesse Colin Young, Kenny Loggins, Richie Furay, Simon Kirke and Paul Rodgers of Bad Co., and many others. He's friends to as many famous rockers including Jackson Browne, Mark Farner, Al Kooper, and

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