Booked On Rock

Eric Senich

Conversations with authors, musicians, and insiders revealing the stories behind classic rock's greatest songs, albums and artists.

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Sep 28, 2024 · 1 hr 6 min
MC5: Rock's Most Revolutionary Band [Episode 224]
Brad Tolinski and Jaan Uhelszki are the authors of MC5 An Oral Biography of Rock’s Most Revolutionary Band. It’s an oral biography of the proto-punk Detroit rockers MC5. Centered around a series of interviews with MC5, their manager, and their inner...
Sep 26, 2024 · 33 min
Under The Stars with Singer/Songwriter Arwen Lewis [Episode 223]
It’s another chapter in The Dialogue Series - A chill ‘n chat with authors, fellow podcasters, musicians, and more. This episode's guest is singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Arwen Lewis. Arwen is the granddaughter of Academy Award-winning...
Sep 22, 2024 · 59 min
Behind The Songs: Music Trivia & Backstories with Carl Wiser of Songfacts [Episode 222]
It’s another chapter in The Dialogue Series - A chill ‘n chat with authors, fellow podcasters, musicians, and more. Our guest is Songfacts founder and owner Carl Wiser. If you love classic rock trivia and love finding out the stories behind your...
Sep 20, 2024 · 1 hr 3 min
Exploring The Boss: Bruce Springsteen Album-by-Album [Episode 221]
Kenneth Womack and Kenneth L. Campbell are the authors of the new book Bruce Songs: The Music of Bruce Springsteen, Album-by-Album, Song-by-Song. It’s an in-depth exploration of Bruce Springsteen's musical legacy. Covering Springsteen's entire...
Sep 18, 2024 · 1 hr 16 min
Rush at 50: A Rock Legacy Revisited [Episode 220]
Daniel Bukszpan is making his second appearance on the podcast. He’s here to talk about his brand new book Rush at 50. A beautifully produced, photo-packed celebration of the beloved rock trio, Rush at 50 examines the history of the Canadian rockers...
Sep 14, 2024 · 24 min
Saving The King: A Fan's Quest to Rescue Elvis Presley [Episode 219]
This episode’s guest is author Janet Bostic-Williams. She, along with Selwynn Milborrow, have just released a new novel titled Operation Gratitude: Kill Colonel Tom Parker. Here’s the description of the book: How far would you go to protect someone...
Sep 10, 2024 · 40 min
Iron Maiden's Legacy, Album by Album [Episode 218]
Martin Popoff returns! He’s got an updated version of his book Iron Maiden: Album By Album. Martin pays tribute to Iron Maiden’s discography through a series of in-depth, frank, and fascinating conversations about all of the legendary heavy metal...
Sep 3, 2024 · 1 hr 12 min
Surviving the Storm: The Resilient Journey of The Continental Drifters [Episode 217]
Sean Kelly & Mark Walton are this episode’s guests. Sean is the author of White Noise & Lightning: The Continental Drifters Story, the authorized biography of the Continental Drifters due September 27th. Mark is the band’s bassist and founding...
Aug 31, 2024 · 51 min
5-Minute Daily Music Mastery: Transforming Your Instrument & Singing Skills [Episode 216]
A first time guest to the podcast is Dan Spencer. He has over 10 years of music coaching experience and is the author of several books. He’s appeared as a music expert on NBC, CBS, and FOX. He’s currently coaching students, recording, producing songs,...
Aug 29, 2024 · 38 min
Chasing Buttery Cake Ass: A Hilarious Hunt for Rock's Lost Legend [Episode 215]
This episode's guest is author, comedian, and musician Aug Stone. The audio version of his fictional comedy book from 2023 The Ballad Of Buttery Cake Ass has just been released. It's the story of two music obsessives who embark on a hilarious quest to...
Aug 21, 2024 · 1 hr 11 min
Carry On: Exploring the Discography of Kansas [Episode 214]
Author Tim Durling is back, this time to talk about his brand new book LET IT BE YOUR GUIDE: The Kansas Album Review. Kansas rose to fame by the mid-70s with hit singles “Carry On Wayward Son”, “Dust In The Wind”, and “Point Of Know Return”. They...
Aug 13, 2024 · 48 min
Reclaiming Mia Zapata's Legacy: A Conversation with Steve Moriarty of The Gits [Episode 213]
Our guest is Steve Moriarty, former drummer of the band The Gits and author of the new book Mia Zapata and The Gits: A Story of Art, Rock, and Revolution. The Gits, led by their charismatic frontwoman Mia Zapata, formed in Ohio before joining the...
Aug 10, 2024 · 1 hr 6 min
The Making Of Yes '90125' [Episode 212]
Stephen Lambe is the author of a brand new book part of Sonicbond’s Rock Classic series titled Yes 90125. Against the odds, 90125 became Yes’ best-selling album after its release in November of 1983. Featuring new interviews with several of the key...
Aug 6, 2024 · 1 hr 19 min
Exploring U2: A Deep Dive Into Their Discography [Episode 211]
Aaron J. Sams is the author of the brand new book U2: Song By Song. Over forty years since their formation, U2 is one of the biggest bands in rock history with an estimated 175 million records sold worldwide. They’ve earned more Grammy Awards than any...
Jul 29, 2024 · 1 hr 28 min
Behind The Lens: Iconic Photos and Stories of Rock & Roll Legends [Episode 210]
Rock & roll journalist, author, and photographer Michael Goldberg is back on the podcast. He’s got a brand new book titled Jukebox: 1967-2023 Photographs. Michael is best known as a writer, but for over 50 years he’s also been photographing...
Jul 26, 2024 · 1 hr
Inside the Business of Music Publishing [Episode 209]
Our guest is veteran music publisher and industry expert Randall Wixen, who has just released the fifth edition of his book The Plain and Simple Guide To Music Publishing. Music publishing is one of the most complex parts of the music business, and...
Jul 21, 2024 · 57 min
From Mod Beginnings to Rock Legends: Exploring The Small Faces and Faces Discography [Episode 208]
Andrew Darlington is the author of the brand new book The Small Faces and The Faces: Every Album, Every Song. They started out as a mod fourpiece with Steve Marriott on lead vocals. With hit singles including “Itchycoo Park”, “Lazy Sunday”, “All Or...
Jul 19, 2024 · 46 min
'Africa' and Beyond: Exploring Toto's Timeless Discography [Episode 207]
Preston Frazier is the author of the new book Toto: The Band, Not The Dog! A fan of Toto since he was in high school, Frazier has followed Toto across multiple states to see them play live. He’s interviewed past and present members as well as Toto...
Jul 13, 2024 · 1 hr 17 min
Y&T Discography Deep Dive: An Album-By-Album Journey [Episode 206]
Author Tim Durling is back! Last time, we talked about his book UNSPOOLED: An Adventure in 8-Tracks [Episode 205]. This time, we get into Tim’s book DOWN FOR THE COUNT: The Y&T Album Review. It’s an album-by-album look at the recorded studio...
Jul 10, 2024 · 47 min
Unearthed Treasures: A Deep Dive Into The Fascinating World Of 8-Track Collecting [Episode 205]
Author Tim Durling is a first-time guest and he’s here to talk about a few of his recent books. In this episode, we’ll cover his book UNSPOOLED: An Adventure in 8-Tracks. It’s a guided tour through the eyes of a collector. Whether it’s vinyl, CD,...