Rock Talk Studio: Reviewing Rock 'n' Roll Books and Documentaries Your Host: Big Rick

“Carlos” the documentary delivers a look at one of rock’s greatest guitarist. How personal does it get, is it deep enough? And yes, the Woodstock experience is explained. Plus! Details on a new Grateful Dead book -easily the most unique book I have ever read about the band. And news on upcoming projects from The Rock n Roll Nightmare series, John Lennon, Chris Stein of Blondie, and Anita Pallenberg to name a few. 
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Here’s the latest news about projects on Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, The Beach Boys, Bob Marley and the sequel to a 1984 rock n roll movie classic.
This is the bonus episode, a continuation of the conversation about all the latest news to get fired up about. If you’re looking for more news and recommendations on the latest rock n roll books and documentaries check out the main podcast that comes out the 1st Tuesday of every month. 
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20 female rockers tell their war stories about the music industry and what they used to overcome every possible roadblock. Plus all the book buzz and doc news including a review of the most disturbing rock n roll book I have ever read! 

Books and Doc reviewed, previewed, and recommended:

Books-
She's a Badass: Women in Rock Shaping Feminism by Katherine Yeske Taylor
Drums and Demons: The Tragic Journey of Jim Gordon
Turn It Up! by Tom Werman
Christine McVie: Songbird by Lesley-Ann Jones
Alice Cooper: Staring Alice Cooper

Docs-
Eno- Brian Eno 
This Is A Film About The Black Keys  -Black Keys
Lola -The Story of Lollapalooza 

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You might not know the players, but you have definitely rocked out to the records they played on. The Immediate Family documentary pulls the curtain back to expose who was responsible for a lot of that 70’s and 80’s sound. 
There was a huge (the biggest of the year so far) announcement of a new memoir that is coming out in October. Find out about the memoir, a new George Harrison book, get some Tina Turner news, and a review of three new Bob Dylan books. Plus The Who, and a bunch of badass female rockers and more!
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One of rock’s most endearing personalities Geddy Lee, tells the story of one of rocks best three-piece bands. But, will a non-Rush fan find value with this book? The review looks at all sides of what Geddy’s book has to offer and gives up a surprising recommendation. Also included in this episode is all the latest buzz about whats new and what has just been announced as coming soon. Artists featured are Jeff Tweedy, David Lee Roth, Jim Gordon, Brian Eno and Willie Nelson. What is Willy Nelson doing in a rock n roll conversation? Tune in for the details. 
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What was the best rock n roll book of 2023? How about the best rock n roll documentary? Found out what came in as the best of the best, in the first annual Rock Talk Studio awards show. 
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