Rock n Roll Book and Documentary Reviews: Rock Talk Studio

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Rock n Roll Book and Documentary Reviews: Rock Talk Studio

The podcast that reviews, previews, and recommends rock 'n' roll books and documentaries from classic rock music legends. 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 Tuesday for all the best recommendations on where to spend your time and money. 

  1. FEB 18

    Rock n Roll Book and Documentary News for February 2025

    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...

    12 min

  2. FEB 11

    Norm's Rare Guitars Documentary Review

    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...

    13 min

  3. FEB 4

    Cheap Trick: American Standard Book Review

    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...

    10 min

  4. JAN 28

    A Complete Unknown Movie Review

    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...

    13 min

  5. JAN 21

    Beatles 64 Documentary Review

    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 st...

    10 min

  6. JAN 14

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

    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 Newsletter Allm...

    11 min

  7. JAN 9

    Top 10 Rock n Roll Documentaries of 2024

    Here comes the Top 10 of 2024's best rock n roll documentaries! If you are looking for the next great doc to check out, here' my list of the best of the best. Springsteen, Joe Cocker, John Lennon, Santana, Nicky Hopkins, and Stevie Van Zandt are just a few artists that released note worth docs in 2024. Which one was the best? Join me for some great viewing recommendations and the best titles of 2024. Want to win a free copy of the number two best book of the year, Robyn Hitchcock's memoir 1...

    18 min

  8. JAN 7

    Top 10 Best Rock n Roll Books of 2024

    Join me for the countdown of 2024's best rock n roll books of the year! If you are looking for the next great rock n roll book to check out, here' my list of the best of the best. There are a wide range of great books to choose from including memoirs, oral histories, autobiography's, biographs and a top ten book that took the author 20 years to write. Want to win a free copy of the number two best book of the year? It's easy, just send me an email to sign up. You can find a link to my email...

    20 min
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The podcast that reviews, previews, and recommends rock 'n' roll books and documentaries from classic rock music legends. 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 Tuesday for all the best recommendations on where to spend your time and money. 

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