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"Deliver Me From Nowhere: The Making of Bruce Springsteen's Nebraska"/Warren Zanes [Episode 133] May 20, 2023

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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.
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Listen to the original Nebraska recordings version of "Downbound Train" HERE
ALSO LISTEN TO: Suicide's "Frankie Teardrop"
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"Don’t Call It Hair Metal: Art in the Excess of ’80s Rock"/Sean Kelly [Episode 132] May 15, 2023

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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!
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"Tool: Every Album, Every Song"/Matt Karpe [Episode 131] May 09, 2023

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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!
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"To Live Is To Die: The Life and Death of Metallica's Cliff Burton"/Joel McIver [Episode 130] May 04, 2023

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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!
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"Van Halen: Every Album, Every Song"/Morgan Brown [Episode 129] Apr 27, 2023

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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
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Listen to Van Halen's 2012 album A Different Kind Of Truth [Not Available On Spotify] HERE
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"The Book of Top 10 Beatles Lists"/Charles F. Rosenay [Episode 128] Apr 21, 2023

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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.
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"Eagles: Every Album, Every Song"/John Van der Kiste [Episode 127] Apr 19, 2023

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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.
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"AC/DC at 50"/Martin Popoff [Episode 126] Apr 13, 2023

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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.
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"Judge This Book By Its Cover"/Ron Young of Little Caesar [Episode 125] Apr 06, 2023

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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!
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"Twist: An American Girl"/Adele Bertei [Episode 124] Apr 04, 2023

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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!
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ALSO FROM ADELE BERTEI:
Peter and the Wolves
Why Labelle Matters
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