Rock Talk Studio: Rock 'n' Roll Book and Doc Reviews

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Rock Talk Studio: Rock 'n' Roll Book and Doc Reviews

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.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Robert Hunter's The Silver Snarling Trumpet Book Review

    Win the new Robyn Hitchcock memoir 1967, and the new Rush book- Rush at 50, simply by signing up for the free monthly BLAST!! Shoot me an email at info@rocktalkstudio.com to enter!Today’s episode looks at how the partnership between The Grateful Dead’s lyricist Robert Hunter and Jerry Garcia started. This lost manuscript, written in 1961, has finally been unearthed, giving us a look at the first days of this legendary friendship. This month’s SHOUT OUT goes to the Zappagram. The Zappagram is ...

    11 min

  2. NOV 11

    Alex Van Halen Memoir: Brothers Book Review

    The most highly anticipated rock n roll book of the year is out. Alex Van Halen's memoir is a love letter to his brother Ed. Did it live up to the hype? And did the 240 pages tell the whole story? *Sign up to win the new Rush book: Rush at 50It's easy- just send me an email and say, "Big Rick, send me that killer new Rush book," and I will enter you in the drawing! US residents only. *This week's rock n roll newsletter recommendation:The mother of all rock n roll newsletters- The Zappagramhtt...

    12 min

  3. NOV 5

    Road Diary:Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band Documentary Review

    The band has been together for close to 50 years. They haven't toured in 6 years. Why is this set list so important? Road Diary-Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band is a rock n roll documentary that incapsulates everything that makes a Springsteen show so powerful. This is on the list of the top 5 Rock Docs of the year! Support the showemail Big Rick at:info@rocktalkstudio.com

    15 min

  4. OCT 29

    Rock 'n' Roll Book and Documentary News for October 2024

    Here's all the latest book buzz and documentary news you don't want to miss! Projects from The Beatles, Bachman Turner Overdrive, The Tragically Hip, Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band and Elton John to name a few are featured on this month's BONUS EPISODE. Plus, your chance to win the new Rush book "Rush at 50!" Support the showemail Big Rick at:info@rocktalkstudio.com

    12 min

  5. OCT 21

    Mind Games: John Lennon and Yoko Ono Rock ‘n’ Roll Book Review

    Is there really anything more to learn about John Lennon and Yoko Ono? Mind Games the book answers that questions with the inclusion of never before seen essays, documents, hand written lyrics, and over 750 photos. This definitive exploration is made up of Lennon and Ono's thoughts during the making, producing, and releasing of the album, plus contributions from people who were there. ** Sign up to win the new book "Rush at 50" - Just send me an email to enter.**Remember with this one, i...

    12 min

  6. OCT 8

    1967: How I Got There and Why I Never Left By Robyn Hitchcock - Book Review

    The oddest, interesting, quirky, unique rock n roll book I have ever read. EVER? Yes!1967: How I Got There and Why I Never Left by Robyn Hitchcock is a delightful read that takes you back to a special time in rock n roll history. Hitchcock writes his life story from his early teens persona as he discovers the life altering power of rock n roll. Support the showemail Big Rick at:info@rocktalkstudio.com

    10 min

  7. OCT 1

    Conversations With Tom Petty - Rock ‘n’ Roll Book Review

    This book is a treasure. Author Paul Zollo got a chance in 2004 and 2005 to sit and talk with Tom Petty, discussing his life and music. This book is a record of these conversation. We are so lucky to have a document like this that so deeply explores not only Tom Petty's craft, but the many chapters of his life and career. Support the showemail Big Rick at:info@rocktalkstudio.com

    13 min

  8. SEP 24

    BONUS EPISODE: Rock n Roll Book and Documentary News

    The latest news from Alex Van Halen's memoir "Brothers" plus news on projects from Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen, Rush, Yoko Ono and Paul McCartney to name a few. Catch up on all the book buzz and documentary news for the month of September!Support the showemail Big Rick at:info@rocktalkstudio.com

    14 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.

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