Booked On Rock with Eric Senich

Author Matthew Davis on the story behind the lyrics and music to The Cure's hit single "Just Like Heaven" Listen to Episode 318: The Cure: From Three Imaginary Boys To Gothic Rock Legends ---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich: BLUESKY FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM TIKTOK X Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com

A deep dive into The Cure's discography with author Matthew Davis as he sheds light on their iconic music and enduring impact. Purchase a copy of The Cure: Every Album, Every Song in the US Purchase a copy of The Cure: Every Album, Every Song in the UK Read Matthew Davis's blog Follow Matthew Davis: Facebook Bluesky ---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich: BLUESKY FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM TIKTOK X Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe

Author Gene Popa on the making of The Beatles' classic "A Day In The Life". Listen to Episode 317: The Beatles' Metamorphosis From Pop Stars To Cultural Icons ---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich: BLUESKY FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM TIKTOK X Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com

Author Jim Newton sheds light on the dark moments in Jerry Garcia's early years, painting a picture of the trauma that fueled his passion and creativity. Listen to Episode 316: Jerry Garcia, The Grateful Dead & the Rise of American Counterculture ---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich: BLUESKY FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM TIKTOK X Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com

Author Gene Popa takes us inside the story of the Beatles' transformation from touring act to cultural icons with the release of 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' album. Purchase a copy of The Colour of Your Dreams Follow Gene Popa on Facebook ---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich: BLUESKY FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM TIKTOK X Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe

Author Jim Newton unravels the legendary story of the Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia, who embodied the essence of American counterculture. Purchase a copy of Here Beside the Rising Tide: Jerry Garcia, the Grateful Dead, and an American Awakening Follow Jim Newton on X Read Jim Newton's UCLA bio page ---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich: BLUESKY FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM TIKTOK X Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe

Author James Campion on why Prince declined the offer to be part of the "We Are The World" sessions and the fallout after. Listen to Episode 315: Purple Reign: Prince and The Revolution Uncovered ---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich: BLUESKY FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM TIKTOK X Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com

Author author Sahan Jayasuriya on how classic rock bands, including KISS and Aerosmith, helped influence punk rock. Listen to Episode 314: Die Kruezen: Milwaukee's Hidden Punk Pioneers ---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich: BLUESKY FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM TIKTOK X Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com

In this episode, author James Campion dives deep into how Prince and The Revolution radically transformed musical boundaries during the 80s. Prince wasn't just creating music; he was crafting a cultural movement with The Revolution that would challenge everything audiences thought they knew about pop, rock, and funk. Purchase a copy of REVOLUTION: Prince, the Band, the Era Follow James Campion on Instagram Visit James Campion's website ---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich: BLUESKY FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM TIKTOK X Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe

Imagine a band so raw, so revolutionary, that they could redefine punk and hardcore without most people ever knowing their name. Die Kreuzen wasn't just another local punk band - they were musical alchemists who transformed underground rock in ways most musicians could only dream about. In this episode, author Sahan Jayasuriya takes us through the band's origins, sonic evolution, and massive influence on the forthcoming 90s alt-rock/grunge rock movement of the 90s. Purchase a copy of Don't Say Please ― The Oral History of Die Kreuzen Follow Sahan Jayasuriya's 'Don't Say Please' page on Instagram ---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich: BLUESKY FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM TIKTOK X Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe

Find out how the Boss himself, Bruce Springsteen, helped author Anne Abel overcome her darkest days. Purchase a copy of High Hopes Visit Anne Abel's website ---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich: BLUESKY FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM TIKTOK X Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe

Chris Epting, co-author of John Oates' memoir 'Change Of Seasons', tells the unlikely but true story of how Daryl Hall and John Oates met and eventually paired up musically. Listen to Episode 312: Rock Legends & Landmarks, Paul Rodgers' Memoir News w/ Author Chris Epting ---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich: BLUESKY FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM TIKTOK X Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com

An exclusive update on the upcoming Paul Rodgers memoir with Rodgers' co-author Chris Epting. Listen to Episode 312: Rock Legends & Landmarks, Paul Rodgers' Memoir News w/ Author Chris Epting ---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich: BLUESKY FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM TIKTOK X Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com

Author Greg Prato on the firing of Dave Mustaine from Metallica in 1983. Listen to Episode 310: The Rise Of Megadeth: 1983-2002 ---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich: BLUESKY FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM TIKTOK X Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com

Author Chris Epting shares the stories from the books he's co-written with Def Leppard's Phil Collen, John Oates, Tom Johnston & Pat Simmons of The Doobie Brothers, and Dave Mason. He's also written about hundreds of historic rock and roll landmarks, including the site of the Buddy Holly plane crash, James Dean's tragic car crash, and more. And Chris has some major news to share about his latest project with legendary Free & Bad Company singer Paul Rodgers! Visit Chris Epting's website ---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich: BLUESKY FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM TIKTOK X Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe

Author and Beatles Historian Jude Southerland Kessler on The Beatles' 1965 album 'Rubber Soul'. Listen to Episode 309: John Lennon & The Rise of Beatlemania ---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich: BLUESKY FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM TIKTOK X Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com

In 1972, David Ackles’s third album, American Gothic, was released. The music press declared it the album of the year. Melody Maker called it a classic. The Sunday Times described it as "the Sgt. Pepper of folk", suggesting that it heralded a whole new direction in music. After a fourth and final album in 1973 Ackles vanished. What became of David Ackles? Find out in this episode with author Mark Brend. Purchase a copy of Down River: In Search Of David Ackles Follow Mark Brend on Bluesky Find out more about Mark Brend and Down River at Jawbone Press ---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich: BLUESKY FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM TIKTOK X Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe

Dive deep into the history of one of heavy metal's most iconic bands - Megadeth. From their humble beginnings after Dave Mustaine's split from Metallica to their unrivaled success, author Greg Prato sheds light on this legendary journey. Purchase a copy of The World's State-Of-The-Art Speed Metal Band: The Megadeth Story 1983-2002 ---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich: BLUESKY FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM TIKTOK X Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe

Jude Southerland Kessler, renowned John Lennon historian, discusses The Beatles' pivotal moments from late 1965 to early 1966. From Shea Stadium to Rubber Soul and even meeting Elvis, she has stories and songwriting insights you won't want to miss! Purchase a copy of Some Forever: Shades Of Life, Part 2 Visit the John Lennon Series website Listen to The Beatles Rubber Soul ---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich: FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM TIKTOK X Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe

Author Mike Ayers on the rise of The Dave Matthews Band in the 90s. Listen to Episode 305: 90s Jam Bands: The Untold Stories Of An Iconic Era ---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich: BLUESKY FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM TIKTOK X Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com