Booked On Rock with Eric Senich

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 The Beach Boys Pet Sounds. Do they live up to their legendary status? He also shares his favorite rock books including ones by Bruce Springsteen, and the Beastie Boys, along with a guilty pleasure read about Led Zeppelin, and an artistically-inspiring book from David Byrne of Talking Heads. And there's one legendary artist who Rob thinks is overrated. Find out which one and why in this episode! Listen to the "1001 Album Complaints" podcast HERE Purchase a copy of Robert Dimery's "1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die" HERE Find out more about Rob Kassees in the links below: https://linktr.ee/thechopunlimited https://www.instagram.com/thechopunlimited/ https://www.instagram.com/1001albumcomplaints/ Visit the Booked On Rock Website HERE Watch exclusive video segments from the Booked On Rock podcast HERE Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich: FACEBOOK TWITTER INSTAGRAM TIKTOK Support Your Local Bookstore! Find your nearest independent bookstore HERE Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” by TrackTribe

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 Loggins, Morrissey, Ed Sheeran, and Steve Martin. David spoke with Peter himself for the book along with over 100 artists, friends, and colleagues and he’s here to share some of the fantastic stories, including why there are two versions of James Taylor's "Carolina In My Mind" and if it's true Mike Myers created his look for Austin Powers on Peter Asher. Purchase a copy of Peter Asher: A Life in Music through Backbeat Books HERE Visit the book's website PeterAsherbook.com Listen to a playlist of the music discussed in this episode HERE Visit the Booked On Rock Website HERE Watch exclusive video segments from the Booked On Rock podcast HERE Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich: FACEBOOK TWITTER INSTAGRAM TIKTOK Support Your Local Bookstore! Find your nearest independent bookstore HERE Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” by TrackTribe

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 musical insiders, from Rosanne Cash to Steven Van Zandt, to get their reactions to Nebraska. Warren is the New York Times bestselling author of the 2015 book Petty: The Biography. As a member of the Del Fuegos, he’s shared the stage with Bruce. Purchase a copy of Deliver Me From Nowhere: The Making of Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska through Amazon HERE Listen to Bruce Springsteen's Nebraska HERE Listen to the original Nebraska recordings version of "Born In The USA" HERE Listen to the original Nebraska recordings version of "Downbound Train" HERE ALSO LISTEN TO: Suicide's "Frankie Teardrop" Visit Warren Zane's official website HERE Visit the Booked On Rock Website HERE Watch exclusive video segments from the Booked On Rock podcast HERE Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich: FACEBOOK TWITTER INSTAGRAM TIKTOK Support Your Local Bookstore! Find your nearest independent bookstore HERE Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” by TrackTribe

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 critics with the focus more on what the bands looked like and less on the songs they wrote and recorded. In his book Don’t Call It Hair Metal: Art in the Excess of ’80s Rock, author Sean Kelly sets out to give these artists the respect they deserve. He analyzes the sonic evolution, musical diversity and artistic intention of ‘80s commercial hard rock through interviews with members of Twisted Sister, Def Leppard, Poison, Whitesnake, Ratt, Skid Row, Quiet Riot Guns N’ Roses, Dokken, Mr. Big and more and he’ll share some of what’s in his book in this episode! Purchase a copy of Don’t Call It Hair Metal: Art in the Excess of ’80s Rock through Amazon HERE Listen to a playlist of the music discussed in this episode HERE Visit the Booked On Rock Website HERE Watch exclusive video segments from the Booked On Rock podcast HERE Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich: FACEBOOK TWITTER INSTAGRAM TIKTOK Support Your Local Bookstore! Find your nearest independent bookstore HERE Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” by TrackTribe

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 in depth look at one of the greatest progressive rock bands of all time. Join me for a discussion of Tool's music with Matt! Purchase a copy of Tool: Every Album, Every Song in the UK through Burning Shed HERE Purchase a copy of Tool: Every Album, Every Song in the US through Amazon HERE Listen to a playlist of the music discussed in this episode HERE Follow Matt Karpe on Instagram HERE Visit the Booked On Rock Website HERE Watch exclusive video segments from the Booked On Rock podcast HERE Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich: FACEBOOK TWITTER INSTAGRAM TIKTOK Support Your Local Bookstore! Find your nearest independent bookstore HERE Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” by TrackTribe

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 Master of Puppets from 1986. Sadly, Cliff's life came to an early end. He was just 24 when he died in a tour bus crash in Sweden on September 27th, 1986. Following his passing, Metallica went on to massive global success but even they admit they’ve never pushed the creative envelope as radically as they had during the first four years of their career. To coincide with the 40th anniversary of Metallica’s debut album Kill ‘Em All, McIver’s revised and updated edition of To Live Is To Die [originally published in 2009] adds a new chapter that looks at Cliff’s legacy from a fresh perspective and includes commentary from current Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo and Aquaman star Jason Momoa as well as an eyewitness account of the opening of the Cliff Burton Museum in Sweden in 2022. Testament bassist Steve Di Giorgio also adds his memories of meeting Cliff as a teen and then watching he and his band Metallica begin to take off. We’ll talk about the life and career of Cliff Burton and some of what’s in this brand new edition of To Live Is To Die in this episode with author Joel McIver! Purchase a copy of To Live Is to Die: The Life and Death of Metallica's Cliff Burton from Jawbone Press through Amazone HERE Listen to a playlist of the music discussed in this episode HERE Listen to Cliff Burton's isolated bass track on Metallica's "Master Of Puppets" HERE Follow Joel McIver on FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM & TWITTER Visit the Booked On Rock Website HERE Watch exclusive video segments from the Booked On Rock podcast HERE Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich: FACEBOOK TWITTER INSTAGRAM TIKTOK Support Your Local Bookstore! Find your nearest independent bookstore HERE Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” by TrackTribe

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 Halen, the one-of-a-kind frontman David Lee Roth, and Sammy Hagar, who revitalized the band when he took the reins - this book is perfect for new fans and long-time fans. Hear what Morgan and I have to say about all the studio albums from the 1978 debut to 2012's A Different Kind Of Truth. Plus, find out why Morgan says the naysayers who criticize David Lee Roth's vocals are all wrong. Purchase a copy of Van Halen: Every Album, Every Song in the UK through Burning Shed HERE Purchase a copy of Van Halen: Every Album, Every Song in the US through Amazon HERE Listen to a Spotify playlist of Van Halen HERE Listen to Van Halen's 2012 album A Different Kind Of Truth [Not Available On Spotify] HERE Find Morgan Brown on INSTAGRAM & TWITTER Visit the Booked On Rock Website HERE https://www.bookedonrock.com Watch exclusive video segments from the Booked On Rock podcast HERE Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich: FACEBOOK TWITTER INSTAGRAM TIKTOK Support Your Local Bookstore! Find your nearest independent bookstore HERE Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander https://www.crowander.com / “Last Train North” by TrackTribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCALNf7YM2pEGJvIHf1zxftA

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 travelers on the ultimate fan experience. For almost twenty years he was the publisher and editor of the world-famous Beatles magazine Good Day Sunshine. After years of contacting celebrities, rock stars, actors, athletes, authors, and notables connected to The Beatles history, Charles has put together this book for pop-culture enthusiasts, music lovers, and fans of the greatest rock and roll band in history – The Beatles. I’ve put together my own top 10 Beatles song list which you can find below. I’d love to hear what your top ten is. Post yours on the Booked on Rock Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages or by email to thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com. Purchase a copy of The Book of Top 10 Beatles Lists through Amazon HERE Visit the The Book of Top 10 Beatles Lists website HERE Visit the Liverpool Tours website HERE Visit Charles F. Rosenay's Facebook page HERE Check out Eric's Top 10 Beatles Songs List HERE Visit the Booked On Rock Website HERE https://www.bookedonrock.com Watch exclusive video segments from the Booked On Rock podcast HERE Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich: FACEBOOK TWITTER INSTAGRAM TIKTOK Support Your Local Bookstore! Find your nearest independent bookstore HERE Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander https://www.crowander.com / “Last Train North” by TrackTribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCALNf7YM2pEGJvIHf1zxftA

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 highest selling album of the 20th century in the US with 26 million copies sold by 1999. In 2023, the number of copies sold is now up to 38 million. In 1994, the reunited Eagles released the live album Hell Freezes Over, which shot straight to #1 and has sold 9 million copies. Their 2007 seven-times platinum selling studio album Long Road Out of Eden would put the band back on the top of the charts once more thanks to five consecutive Top 40 singles on the adult contemporary charts. After the death of founding member Glenn Frey in 2016, the trio of Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit recruited Glenn’s son Deacon and Vince Gill and continued to perform the band’s iconic songs covered in this book by Van der Kiste. He details every track on each studio and live album along with originals and cover versions recorded by the band but never officially released. Purchase a copy of Eagles: Every Album, Every Song in the US through Amazon HERE Purchase a copy of Eagles: Every Album, Every Song in the UK through Burning Shed HERE Follow John Van der Kiste on Facebook HERE Listen to a playlist of the music discussed in this episode HERE Visit the Booked On Rock Website HERE https://www.bookedonrock.com Watch exclusive video segments from the Booked On Rock podcast HERE Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich: FACEBOOK TWITTER INSTAGRAM TIKTOK Support Your Local Bookstore! Find your nearest independent bookstore HERE Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander https://www.crowander.com / “Last Train North” by TrackTribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCALNf7YM2pEGJvIHf1zxftA

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 Books HERE Find Martin Popoff online HERE Listen to a playlist of the music discussed in this episode HERE Visit the Booked On Rock Website HERE Watch exclusive video segments from the Booked On Rock podcast HERE Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich: FACEBOOK TWITTER INSTAGRAM TIKTOK Support Your Local Bookstore! Find your nearest independent bookstore HERE Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander https://www.crowander.com / “Last Train North” by TrackTribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCALNf7YM2pEGJvIHf1zxftA

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 look”. Eventually he found his band crashing as quickly as it rose. That was followed by heroin addiction. He had hit rock bottom. Finally, Ron found sobriety and a musical resurrection and he’s here to tell his story. In this episode, Ron gets brutally honest about his battles with the music industry, bands who use pre-recorded backing tracks in concert, 90s bands and more! Purchase a copy of Judge A Book By Its Cover through Amazon HERE Check out Little Caesar's official website HERE Follow Little Caesar on Facebook HERE Listen to a playlist of the music discussed in this episode HERE Visit the Booked On Rock Website HERE https://www.bookedonrock.com Watch exclusive video segments from the Booked On Rock podcast HERE Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich: FACEBOOK TWITTER INSTAGRAM TIKTOK Support Your Local Bookstore! Find your nearest independent bookstore HERE Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander https://www.crowander.com / “Last Train North” by TrackTribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCALNf7YM2pEGJvIHf1zxftA

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, living on the streets and troubles with the law. It’s a gripping story that draws you in and keeps you there right until the end. Adele will talk about the book and the real-life stories that end up in this book. I also asked Adele about her band The Bloods - the first rock and roll band of gay women who publicly came out, plus her work with Brian Eno, Thomas Dolby, Tears for Fears and more! Purchase a copy of Twist: An American Girl through Amazon HERE ALSO FROM ADELE BERTEI: Peter and the Wolves Why Labelle Matters Listen to a playlist of Adele Bertei HERE Listen to Adele Bertei's latest singles "American Elegy" & "Savage Is The Wold" HERE Find Adele Bertei online HERE Visit the Booked On Rock Website HERE https://www.bookedonrock.com Watch exclusive video segments from the Booked On Rock podcast HERE https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3K349Ovv49__PfVNplEfBh6svo1UsDAs Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich: FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/bookedonrockpodcast TWITTER https://twitter.com/bookedonrock INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/bookedonrockpodcast TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@bookedonrock Support Your Local Bookstore! Find your nearest independent bookstore HERE https://www.indiebound.org/indie-store-finder Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander https://www.crowander.com / “Last Train North” by TrackTribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCALNf7YM2pEGJvIHf1zxftA

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 industry. Simon is on the show to talk about three brand new books out: I'm Coming To Take You To Lunch: A Fantastic Tale of Boys, Booze and How Wham! Were Sold to China, Black Vinyl White Powder: The Real Story of the British Music Industry and The Business: A History of Popular Music from Sheet Music to Streaming. He also put out a book in late 2022 called Sour Mouth, Sweet Bottom: Lessons from a Dissolute Life. We cover a lot of ground in this episode. Simon shares his memories of the late great Jeff Beck while the manager of the Yardbirds. He talks about the time Jimmy Page joined the band and how it led to the demise of The Yardbirds, plus a shocking first-hand account of the days the mafia ran the rock and roll business! Purchase a copy of I'm Coming To Take You To Lunch: A Fantastic Tale of Boys, Booze and How Wham! Were Sold to China through Amazon HERE Purchase a copy of Black Vinyl White Powder: The Real Story of the British Music Industry through Amazon HERE Purchase a copy of The Business: A History of Popular Music from Sheet Music to Streaming through Amazon HERE Purchase a copy of The Business: Sour Mouth, Sweet Bottom: Lessons from a Dissolute Life through Amazon HERE Find Simon Napier-Bell online HERE Visit the Booked On Rock Website HERE https://www.bookedonrock.com Watch exclusive video segments from the Booked On Rock podcast HERE Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich: FACEBOOK TWITTER INSTAGRAM TIKTOK Support Your Local Bookstore! Find your nearest independent bookstore HERE Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander https://www.crowander.com / “Last Train North” by TrackTribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCALNf7YM2pEGJvIHf1zxftA

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 calls “sharks”. To finance a demo tape for his top talent, he had to borrow from a loan shark and pawn a friend’s guitar. But the tape fails to land a deal and Jack is running out of chances. His last hope is an offer from a friendly Queens mobster. Jack is asked to manage his obnoxious nephew as best as he can. If he does, doors will open. Stephen is a veteran writer of fiction, both short stories and novels and he says all of his work is based on his life, places he’s been and events he’s witnessed. So what was it that inspired this latest book Queensborough Rock? We’re about to find out! Purchase a copy of Queensborough Rock through Amazon HERE Find Stephen Shaiken online HERE Visit the Booked On Rock Website HERE Watch exclusive video segments from the Booked On Rock podcast HERE Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich: FACEBOOK TWITTER INSTAGRAM TIKTOK Support Your Local Bookstore! Find your nearest independent bookstore HERE Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander https://www.crowander.com / “Last Train North” by TrackTribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCALNf7YM2pEGJvIHf1zxftA

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 the 80s for Alice Cooper! Pre-order a copy of "Alice Cooper In The 80s" in the UK through Burning Shed HERE Pre-order a copy of "Alice Cooper In The 80s" in the US through Amazon HERE Listen to a playlist of the music discussed in this episode HERE Visit the Booked On Rock Website HERE Watch exclusive video segments from the Booked On Rock podcast HERE Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich: FACEBOOK TWITTER https://twitter.com/bookedonrock INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/bookedonrockpodcast TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@bookedonrock Support Your Local Bookstore! Find your nearest independent bookstore HERE Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander https://www.crowander.com / “Last Train North” by TrackTribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCALNf7YM2pEGJvIHf1zxftA

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 Petty’s use of the iconography of the American Confederacy, something Petty soon came to regret. But Michael also says Southern Accents is an important album for Petty; a pivot point in his career. I ask Michael about that and his examination of how the record both grew out of and reinforced enduring but flawed assumptions about Southern culture and the Lost Cause of the Confederacy. We also get into the songs recorded during the album sessions but left off, our favorite deep track from the album and more. Purchase a copy of Tom Petty’s Southern Accents through Bloomsbury HERE Listen to all of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers' Southern Accents album HERE Find out what Michael Washburn's personal alternate tracklisting of Southern Accents is HERE Contact Michael Washburn at michael.a.washburn@gmail.com Visit the Booked On Rock Website HERE Watch exclusive video segments from the Booked On Rock podcast HERE Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich: FACEBOOK TWITTER INSTAGRAM TIKTOK Support Your Local Bookstore! Find your nearest independent bookstore HERE Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander https://www.crowander.com / “Last Train North” by TrackTribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCALNf7YM2pEGJvIHf1zxftA

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 continues to speak to generation after generation of music lovers around the world. From avante-garde electronic to jazz to classical, it is all part of the music of Dark Side of the Moon and Kruth explores all of it and more in detail with behind-the-scenes reveals and unexpected insights. In-depth interviews with musicians, artists, DJs and many who have developed deeply personal relationships with this record including a passionate astrophysicist and a leading brain surgeon’s nurse who literally performed surgery while the track “Brain Damage” was being played. I ask John about all of this and more in the interview. This is one of my personal favorite albums. It’s easily my favorite Floyd album and arguably the most universally relatable album of all time. Let’s find out what John thinks! Purchase a copy of Lunacy: The Curious Phenomenon of Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon, 50 Years On through Backbeat Books HERE Listen to Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon HERE Listen to John Kruth’s previous appearance on Booked On Rock - "Hold On World: The Lasting Impact of John Lennon & Yoko Ono’s Plastic Ono Band, Fifty Years On"/John Kruth [Episode 8] HERE Follow John Kruth: FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM Visit the Booked On Rock Website HERE Watch exclusive video segments from the Booked On Rock podcast HERE Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich: FACEBOOK TWITTER INSTAGRAM TIKTOK Support Your Local Bookstore! Find your nearest independent bookstore HERE Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” by TrackTribe

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 Harry Nilsson. David is on the podcast to talk about his book A Life in The Wings: My Sixty Year Love Affair with Rock and Roll: A Memoir. It’s written by David and K Adrian Zonneville. He shares many of the amazing stories from the book including how he helped to facilitate the Eagles massive 90s reunion and his brief but colorful tenure managing Vanilla Ice! Purchase a copy of A Life in The Wings: My Sixty Year Love Affair with Rock and Roll: A Memoir through Amazon HERE Find David Spero on Facebook HERE Visit the Booked On Rock Website HERE Watch exclusive video segments from the Booked On Rock podcast HERE Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich: FACEBOOK TWITTER INSTAGRAM TIKTOK Support Your Local Bookstore! Find your nearest independent bookstore HERE Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” by TrackTribe

Twisted Pulp is a monthly magazine that brings back all that we loved in the classic pulp magazines like Mad, Cracked and CARtoons and comics like Eerie, Heavy Metal and The Haunt of Fear. Packed with articles, non-fiction stories, comics, photos and amazing art work. It’s dark, mysterious, it’s humorous…it’s an absolute must monthly read. I ask Mark, Chauncey and Lothar about the history of the magazine, how it all got started, what are the magazines and comics they read growing up. We talk horror films, the history of the occult in rock and roll and the origins of the legendary crossroads story. Did Robert Johnson sell his soul to the devil in exchange for musical brilliance? It turns out, this story didn’t originate with Robert Johnson at all. Find and follow Twisted Pulp magazine online HERE Twisted Pulp also available in both paperback & Kindle through Amazon HERE Find more articles, blogs, podcasts & more at Screaming Eye Press HERE Listen to a playlist of Mark Slade’s upcoming novel “Long Gone Dead” HERE Visit the Booked On Rock Website HERE Watch exclusive video segments from the Booked On Rock podcast HERE Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich: FACEBOOK TWITTER INSTAGRAM TIKTOK Support Your Local Bookstore! Find your nearest independent bookstore HERE The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander https://www.crowander.com / “Last Train North” by TrackTribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCALNf7YM2pEGJvIHf1zxftA

Greg Prato is a returning guest to talk about his brand new book “Lanegan”. Mark Lanegan is among the greatest voices of grunge rock’s golden era. His unmistakable and instantly recognizable vocals can be heard on classic recordings on songs by Screaming Trees. He can also be heard on several songs by the band Queens of the Stone Age. He was a poet and an author of several popular books. Sadly, he endured addiction, hard living and health difficulties before passing away in February of 2022 at the age of 57. Prato pays tribute to one of rock’s great poets and lyricists in this book. It features over 20 all-new interviews with Lanegan’s fellow collaborators, friends and admirers. He'll share some of those stories from the book in this interview including one about the Nirvana song Lanegan co-wrote the lyrics for but isn't credited. Which song is it and why wasn't Lanegan given credit? Find out in this episode! Purchase a copy of "Lanegan" through Amazon HERE Listen to a playlist of the music discussed in this episode HERE Visit the Booked On Rock Website HERE Watch exclusive video segments from the Booked On Rock podcast HERE Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich: FACEBOOK TWITTER INSTAGRAM TIKTOK Support Your Local Bookstore! Find your nearest independent bookstore HERE Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” & “Nasty” by Crowander