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Rock n Roll Book and Documentary Reviews: Rock Talk Studio

Your Host: Big Rick

Rock "n" Roll books and documentaries from classic rock music legends are reviewed, previewed, and most importantly recommended. Join host Big Rick as he spotlights all the new rock "n" roll books and docs from the most iconic rock bands in history and points out where to go for the good stuff. The Allman Brothers, Rush, Bruce Springsteen, Cheap Trick, The Beatles, Van Halen, REM, The Grateful Dead, and Bob Dylan are just a few artists with must read, must see, new projects out. Tune in every

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12:38

Top 5 Rock N Roll Books of 2025 - So far

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2025/06/03

Looking for a new great rock n roll book to check out? Here's the Top 5 rock n roll books that have been released so far in 2025. *Want to win a free copy of the new book Buzz Me In: Inside The Record Plant Studio? It's easy, just send me an email to sign up. You can find a link to my email address below. *Reminder this is for US citizens only* *Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book and Documentaries news sent to your inbox? Sign up for the Monthly BLAST!! the newsletter that comes...

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11:16

Slacker: 1991, Teen Spirit Angst, and the Generation...

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2025/05/27

The last genre that truly changed everything? Author Rob Janicke’s book Slacker tells how grunge didn’t just change music—It changed people. *Want to win a free copy of the new book Buzz Me In: Inside The Record Plant Studio? It's easy, just send me an email to sign up. You can find a link to my email address below. *Reminder this is for US citizens only* *Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book and Documentaries news sent to your inbox? Sign up for the Monthly BLAST!! the newsletter...

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9:57

Rock n Roll Podcast Day 2025

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2025/05/21

Celebrating all the great Rock n Roll podcasts! Here's the top recommendations for a bunch of great shows to check out. *Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book and Documentaries news sent to your inbox? Sign up for the Monthly BLAST!! the newsletter that comes out on the last Friday of the month that features book buzz and doc news, recently released titles, top 5 lists, and more. Just shoot me over an email at the address below and say Big Rick, send me over that Blast!! Support th...

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14:33

Richard Manuel: His Life and Music, from the Hawks...

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2025/05/13

Richard Manual's biography finally does justice to one of rock’s most heartbreaking and beautiful voices. Author Stephen T. Lewis paints a vivid, deeply human portrait of Richard Manuel: gentle, complicated, and quietly unraveling. *Want to win a free copy of Queen & A Night At The Opera: 50 Years? It's easy, just send me an email to sign up. You can find a link to my email address below. *Reminder this is for US citizens only* *Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book and Documen...

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14:34

Smile: The Rise, Fall, and Resurrection of Brian...

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2025/05/06

SMiLE was an album that never came out. Not in the ’60s when it was made. Not after Pet Sounds. Brian Wilson made an album-when he was 24- that was so visionary it nearly broke him. And this tremendous book gives you everything you ever wanted to know about how SMiLE became myth, then obsession, then burden, and then finally against all odds- triumph! *Want to win a free copy of Queen & A Night At The Opera: 50 Years? It's easy, just send me an email to sign up. You can find a...

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9:36

Becoming Led Zeppelin Documentary Review

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2025/04/29

One rehearsal in the summer of ’68 lit the fuse—Becoming Led Zeppelin captures the raw formation of a band that would change music forever. With newly unearthed John Bonham audio and exclusive interviews from Page, Plant, and Jones, this doc is pure voltage—no critics, no fluff, just Zeppelin, and a ton of great music, in their own words. *Want to win a free copy of Queen & A Night At The Opera: 50 Years? It's easy, just send me an email to sign up. You can find a link to my email a...

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9:13

Queen & A Night at the Opera: 50 Years Book Review

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2025/04/22

This isn’t just a book. It’s a front-row seat to the moment Queen became immortal. Queen & A Night at the Opera: 50 Years by Gillian G. Gaar is a lavish, photo-packed look into the album that changed everything. With over 250 stunning images, behind-the-scenes stories, and rare insights, this book captures the chaos, craft, and brilliance behind Queen’s boldest leap. Built like a coffee table book, packed like a vault — this is the ultimate Queen fan artifact. *Want to win a free copy of ...

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9:48

Tom Petty's Heartbreakers Beach Party- Documentary...

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2025/04/15

In 1983, Cameron Crowe — still early in his career — picked up a camera and quietly captured something incredible. The result? A grainy, gutsy, joy-fueled snapshot of a band still hungry, and still trying to figuring it all out. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers in their hungry years. MTV aired it once in the middle of the night, then shelved it for being too raw. Now it’s restored, with 20 extra minutes, There’s no script, no polish — just raw moments, backstage vibes, late-night j...

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12:44

I Hope I Get Old Before I Die: Book Review

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2025/04/08

From McCartney, The Stones, Creedence Clearwater Revival and Bob Dylan, to Live Aid, farewell tours, tribute acts and Cherry Garcia ice cream. This book by David Hepworth, documents how and why rockers have made it this long, and looks at the pivotal moments that pushed their careers, whether they liked it or not, into the future. *Want to win a free copy of Mike Campbell's memoir Heartbreaker? It's easy, just send me an email to sign up. You can find a link to my email address be...

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14:39

Lollapalooza: The Uncensored Story of Alternative...

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2025/04/01

Perry Farrell's vision transformed a chaotic farewell tour into one of the most influential music festivals, blending diverse acts and cultures in a groundbreaking way. This book features over 200 interviews from artists, promoters, and crew, on how Lollapalooza reshaped the music industry and became a cultural phenomenon. *Want to win a free copy of Mike Campbell's memoir Heartbreaker? It's easy, just send me an email to sign up. You can find a link to my email address below. *Reminder...

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11:35

Teenage Wasteland: The Who at Winterland, 1968 and...

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2025/03/25

The Who at two very different stages of their career is presented not only visually (this book has over 500 pictures!) but also with an engaging narrative. Teenage Wasteland: The Who at Winterland, 1968 and 1976 is an innovative approach. One that succeeds because it found a way of delivering all these pictures with comprehensive coverage of The Who during a pivotal time in the bands career. *Want to win a free copy of Mike Campbell's memoir Heartbreaker? It's easy, just send me a...

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14:07

Sly Lives! aka The Burden of Black Genius Documentary...

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2025/03/18

Sly Stone invented a sound and style that took the world by storm. It's safe to say there would be no Prince if it weren't for Sly. So why did it come to such a crashing end? Questlove directs a documentary that goes right after the challenges that ruined Sly's music and life while celebrating his genius. BIG NEWS ABOUT THIS MONTH"S GIVEAWAY!! *Want to win a free copy of Mike Campbell's new memoir Heartbreaker? It's easy, just send me an email to sign up. You can find a link...

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14:49

Peter Wolf: Waiting on The Moon Book Review

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2025/03/11

Peter Wolf ex lead singer of The J.Geils Band delivers 35 chapters on his encounters with the most unusual, and extremely interesting people who came into his life. Alfred Hithcock, Muddy Waters, Bob Dylan, David Lynch, Julia Child, Norman Rockwell, Van Morrison, John Lee Hooker and Faye Dunaway all play a significant part in this story. And that is just a few of the names!! This is one of rock n roll's most unique memoirs. ******This week's SHOUT OUT goes to Mad Music Radio Mad Music R...

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11:12

Mike Campbell Heartbreaker Book Review

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2025/03/04

Mike Campbell's memoir Heartbreaker, written with Ari Surdoval, is going to blow the minds of every Tom Petty fan. This book includes stories never told and a depth that is rare in a memoir. It is chock full of stories never told and uncovers the inner workings of Mike's relationship with Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers. ******This week's SHOUT OUT goes to Mad Music Radio Mad Music Radio is a small cluster of five internet-only non-commercial radio stations bringing you fantastic music ...

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12:25

Rock n Roll Book and Documentary News for February 2025

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2025/02/18

All the latest book buzz and doc news from artists like: Led Zeppelin, Bob Dylan, Brian Wilson, Tom Petty, Genesis, The Cars, Peter Wolf of The J.Geils Band and many more. Find out the news on all the upcoming titles. *Want to stay on top of the world of Rock N Roll Book and Documentaries? That's also easy. Sign up for the Monthly BLAST!! the newsletter that comes out on the last Friday of the month that features book buzz and doc news, recently released titles, top 5 lists, and more. J...

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12:32

Norm's Rare Guitars Documentary Review

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2025/02/11

How did one man create a guitar shop where Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Tom Petty, Slash, Joe Bonamassa, Melisa Ethridge and Kiefer Sutherland all felt as comfortable as a regular customer? This documentary Norm's Rare Guitars looks at the story behind one of the most iconic guitar shops in the world. *Want to win a free copy of Chris Stein of Blondie's memoir Under A Rock? It's easy, just send me an email to sign up. You can find a link to my email address below. *Reminder this is for U...

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10:24

Cheap Trick: American Standard Book Review

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2025/02/04

Cheap Trick is one of rock's most quirkiest bands with a mid career triumph that launched the band into stardom. How did that all come about, and how did they manage a career that has lasted over 50 years? It's all in the book Cheap Trick American Standard from the Bars to the Budokan and Beyond by Ross Warner. *Want to win a free copy of Chris Stein of Blondie's memoir Under A Rock? It's easy, just send me an email to sign up. You can find a link to my email address below. *Reminder th...

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13:23

A Complete Unknown Movie Review

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2025/01/28

Can a huge Bob Dylan fan for over 40 years really give the movie A Complete Unknown a fair review? Here comes my best shot. And, I even own up to why A Complete Unknown didn't win any of my year end awards for best documentaries of 2024. *Want to win a free copy of Chris Stein of Blondie's memoir Under A Rock? It's easy, just send me an email to sign up. You can find a link to my email address below. *Reminder this is for US citizens only**Want to stay on top of the world of Rock N Roll...

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10:25

Beatles 64 Documentary Review

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2025/01/21

The Beatles have arrived in New York City! Here's a story most rock n roll fans know really well. But this doc, produced by Martin Scorcese, opens up the vaults and puts together an encompassing look at a bunch of different perspectives on the first wave of Beatlemania. *Want to win a free copy of Chris Stein of Blondie's memoir Under A Rock? It's easy, just send me an email to sign up. You can find a link to my email address below. *Reminder this is for US citizens only**Want to stay o...

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10:32

The Name Of This Band Is R.E.M. Book Review

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2025/01/14

True magic was worked in "The Name Of This Band Is R.E.M." as author Peter Ames Carlin came up with an absolutely engaging way to weave the four band members personal stories into the broader presentation about the band. His writing just made you feel like you were right there. And REM’s humble beginnings was a great way to get an up close feel for the four members of the group and their untraditional rise to crazy stardom. This Month's SHOUT OUT goes to -Long Live The ABB NewsletterAllman Br...

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