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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 F...

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 F...

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   Fo...

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 Independ...

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   Co...

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...

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 influ...

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 R...

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 wi...

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 Independ...

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:  thebookedonrock...

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 late...

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...

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...

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 Find Greg Prato's articles at the Ultimate Guitar website     -----...

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  ----------   BookedOn...

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:  t...

Author Brian Anderson recounts the story of when the Grateful Dead caused trouble with the Munich Fire Department in 1972. Listen to Episode 307: The Grateful Dead's Wall Of Sound: A Musical Revolution ----------   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 In...

Stacy Buchanan breaks down the unexpected connection between heavy metal and wine. Get ready to rock out with a glass in hand! Purchase a copy of Blood of Gods: Metal. Mayhem. Wine. Follow Blood Of Gods 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 Y...

Uncover the enduring legacy of the Grateful Dead's innovative Wall Of Sound system with insights from author Brian Anderson. A captivating journey into the world of music technology and its influence on the industry today.  Purchase a copy of Loud and Clear: The Grateful Dead’s Wall of Sound and the Quest for Audio Perfection The Loud and Clear Complete Showlist   Follow Brian Anderson: Bluesky Fa...

R.I.P. to the Prince Of Darkness Ozzy Osbourne. So much music, so many memories. Share your memories in the comments below. When did you first hear Ozzy's music? Favorite concert? Favorite song? Let's remember together.

Discover the stories and struggles of the bands who defined the '90s Jam Band Explosion with author Mike Ayers. From Blues Traveler, and Spin Doctors to The Dave Matthews Band, and Phish, get an inside look at their rise to fame! Purchase a copy of Sharing in the Groove: The Untold Story of the '90s Jam Band Explosion and the Scene That Followed Visit Mike Ayers' website ----------   BookedOnRock....

The story behind Jimi Hendrix's iconic rendition of "Hey Joe," as revealed by author Jason Schneider. Listen to Episode 303: Jimi Hendrix's 'Hey Joe': The Story Behind Rock's Original Murder Ballad ----------   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 Indepe...

Author DX Ferris breaks down the epic journey of thrash metal legends, Slayer. Learn about the band's rise to fame, how they overcame tragedy, and continue to leave their mark on the music world. Purchase a copy of Slayer 66 2/3: A Metal Band Biography (Post-Reunion Update: REBORN AND RE-REMASTERED 4th Edition ) Contact DX Ferris through Patreon Listen to the Talkin' Slayer podcast   ----------  ...

Uncover the fascinating history behind the murder ballad "Hey Joe" with author Jason Schneider. Learn how this haunting tale captivated Jimi Hendrix and became a timeless classic. Purchase a copy of That Gun in Your Hand: The Strange Saga of ‘Hey Joe’ and Popular Music’s History of Violence Visit Jason Schneider's website   ----------   BookedOnRock.com   The Booked On Rock Store   The Booked On R...