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The music of Yes without Jon Anderson. Does it stand up to the Jon Anderson years? What do the fans think? What do critics say about it? We explore it all with author Preston Frazier! Purchase a copy of Yes Indeed: Tales from Yes without Jon Anderson Visit Preston Frazier's website SlangOfAges.com Listen to Preston Frazier's podcast Slang Of Ages Follow Preston Frazier: Facebook Instagram X ------...

As Iron Maiden marks 50 years of sonic excellence, their legacy in the world of metal music remains unmatched. Join the conversation with author Daniel Bukszpan about their relentless dedication to their craft and the unwavering support of their legion of fans. Purchase a copy of Iron Maiden at 50 Visit Daniel Bukszpan's website ----------   BookedOnRock.com   The Booked On Rock Store   The Booked...

Dive deep into the legendary album 'Born To Run' as author Sean Egan breaks down each track, celebrating 50 years of Bruce Springsteen's masterpiece! Purchase a copy of Bruce Springsteen and Born to Run: 50 Years ----------   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...

Why didn’t engineer Alan Parsons get rich off of Dark Side Of The Moon? Is Bruce Kulick responsible for the reunion of KISS in 1996? What band fired members of their crew for requesting too much chocolate on their tour rider? All that plus, former Ozzy Osbourne bassist Bob Daisley comments on the passing of Ozzy. All that and much more with Australian podcaster Michael Pursche! Purchase a copy of...

Author John McKie examines the remarkable life and career of one of the most mysterious figures in music, Prince, through the prism of the record most widely considered his masterpiece, 1987's Sign o' the Times . Purchase a copy of Prince: Sign O' The Times through Bookshop.org Purchase a copy of Prince: Sign O' The Times through Amazon/UK Follow John McKie: X Instagram ----------   BookedOnRock.c...

Author Peter Aaron peels back the layers of the late, great Ric Ocasek's life and career. You'll hear how his meeting with bassist/vocalist Benjamin Orr would lead to the formation of The Cars, the band which rose to fame with several hit singles in the 80s before breaking up in 1988. What caused the band to break up? Did Ric and Ben ever speak again before Ben's tragic passing in 2000? What led t...

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 Boo...

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 YouT...

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 O...

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...