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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Jun 29, 2024 · 1 hr 30 min
Great White Guitarist Mark Kendall [Episode 204]
It’s another chapter in The Dialogue Series - A chill ‘n chat with authors, fellow podcasters, musicians, and more. Our guest is Great White guitarist and founding member Mark Kendall. Kendall is the founding member of the the Grammy nominated band...
Jun 25, 2024 · 53 min
Untold Stories From the Widows of Ronnie Van Zant, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Keith Moon & More [Episode 203]
Lori Tucker-Sullivan is a first-time guest. She’s the author of the new book I Can't Remember If I Cried: Rock Widows on Life, Love, and Legacy. The stories of rock musicians who die young are the thing of lore and legend. Accidents, drug overdoses,...
Jun 19, 2024 · 54 min
Jammin' In July: A Deep Dive Into Grateful Dead July Concerts [Episode 202]
Author David Cain is a first-time guest. He’s the author of the brand new book Infinite Dead: A Daily Guide to Grateful Dead Concert Performances Volume 2: July. Infinite Dead is a groundbreaking guide to Grateful Dead concerts. Authoritative and...
Jun 6, 2024 · 1 hr 35 min
Unlocking The Mysteries Behind The Beatles' Iconic Sound [Episode 201]
Musician, producer, engineer, and author Jerry Hammack is a first-time guest. He’s on the show to talk about his new book The Beatles’ Recording Techniques. Step back in time to the iconic EMI Recording Studios in London during the revolutionary 60s...
May 28, 2024 · 1 hr 21 min
50 Years Of Van Halen Unleashed [Episode 200]
Author Martin Popoff is the author of Van Halen at 50. To mark the band’s 50th anniversary, Martin has curated 50 significant milestones from the band’s history starting with their formation in 1974 up through the passing of Edward Van Halen in 2020....
May 22, 2024 · 1 hr 13 min
Daydream Believers: The Kaleidoscopic Journey of The Monkees [Episode 199]
Monkees historian Eric Lefcowitz is a first-time guest. He is the author of Monkee Business: The Revolutionary Made-For-TV Band. Originally published in 2013, he’s got an updated version of the book he’ll tell us about. The Monkees had everything—a...
May 16, 2024 · 1 hr 9 min
When Doves Cry - Celebrating 40 Years of Prince's 'Purple Rain' Legacy [Episode 198]
This June marks the 40th anniversary of Prince’s Purple Rain album and film. To commemorate the anniversary, Motorbooks has released the book Prince and Purple Rain: 40 Years. Authoritatively written and including rare photography and memorabilia,...
May 8, 2024 · 58 min
Rock Chronicles: Joe Matera Unveils the Backstage and Beyond with Music Legends [Episode 197]
Joe Matera is a returning guest to the podcast. Joe has a brand new book titled Louder Than Words: Beyond The Backstage Pass. This is a follow-up to 2021’s Backstage Pass: The Grit and the Glamour. Joe holds a unique position as a music journalist who...
May 1, 2024 · 1 hr 21 min
Unearthing Abandoned Albums & Favorite Reads with Keith R. Higgons [Episode 196]
It’s another chapter in The Dialogue Series - A chill ‘n chat with authors, fellow podcasters, musicians, and more. The guest in this episode is Keith R. Higgons. He’s the host of the Abandoned Albums podcast, one of my favorites. Keith is a die-hard...
Apr 26, 2024 · 1 hr
Rhythms to Ruin: The Shocking Downfall of Rock's Greatest Drummer, Jim Gordon [Episode 195]
Author Joel Selvin talks about his new book Drums & Demons: The Tragic Journey of Jim Gordon. Jim Gordon has been called the greatest rock drummer of all time by the world-famous musicians who played with him—John Lennon, George Harrison, Eric...
Apr 19, 2024 · 1 hr 4 min
Back To The Big Hair & Epic Riffs: Why 80s Hair Metal Still Rocks Our World [Episode 194]
This episode’s guest is author Steven Blush. His book American Hairmetal: Can’t Get Enough has just been released. This is an expanded edition of the book originally released by Feral House in 2006. Interest in hair metal is as strong as it was over...
Apr 15, 2024 · 43 min
The Hollywood Geek Rock Scene Of The 90s & 2000s [Episode 193]
Writer/musician S.W. Lauden is this episode's guest to talk about a limited-edition vinyl LP compilation and oral history book called Generation Blue. The album and book explore the Hollywood Geek Rock scene of the '90s and early 2000s, featuring key...
Apr 13, 2024 · 1 hr 10 min
U2's 'Pop' - A Lemon Or Overlooked Gem? [Episode 192]
Author Geoff Harkness returns to the podcast to discuss his latest book 40-Foot Lemon: The Complete Story of U2's Pop & PopMart. U2 had been on a decade-long run of hits when they released their album Pop in 1997. That included The Joshua Tree and...
Apr 10, 2024 · 50 min
The Complicated Life Of Skip Spence (Jefferson Airplane, Moby Grape) [Episode 191]
Cam Cobb is the author of Weighted Down: The Complicated Life of Skip Spence - the biography on the legendary '60s cult musician known for his time in era-defining bands Quicksilver Messenger Service, Jefferson Airplane, and Moby Grape. While...
Apr 8, 2024 · 1 hr 14 min
"I Was An Acid-Fueled Teenage Dead Fiend!" [Episode 190]
Author Thomas "Nordy" Nordwall opens a window to the ways of the road and the extreme lengths Grateful Dead fans will go to, just to get that miracle ticket and be at one more Grateful Dead gig! His book Tour Head: "I Was an Acid-Fueled Teenage Dead...
Apr 5, 2024 · 29 min
Rock & Roll Nightmares Come True with Author/Filmmaker Staci Layne Wilson [Episode 189]
It’s another chapter in The Dialogue Series - A chill ‘n chat with authors, fellow podcasters, musicians, and more. Our guest is award-winning filmmaker and Amazon # bestselling author Staci Layne Wilson. Stacy has written, produced, and hosted...
Apr 3, 2024 · 55 min
The Outsiders Who Changed Modern Music [Episode 188]
Picking up where Samuel Johnson left off more than two centuries ago, Ray Robertson’s Lives of the Poets (with Guitars): Thirteen Outsiders Who Changed Modern Music offers up an amplified gathering of thirteen portraits of rock & roll, blues,...
Mar 29, 2024 · 1 hr 38 min
Journey's Rise, Fall, and Return [Episode 187]
Since exploding on the scene in the late 1970s, Journey has inspired generations of fans with hit after hit. But hidden under this rock ‘n’ roll glory is a complex story of ambition, larger-than-life personalities, and clashes. In his new book Livin'...
Mar 27, 2024 · 55 min
Bruce Springsteen: Still "The Boss" After All These Years! [Episode 186]
Author Gillian G. Gaar is this episode's guest to talk about her brand-new book Springsteen @ 75. Through 75 career releases, performances, and accolades, this book covers it all including Bruce’s childhood in New Jersey and his time in early garage...
Mar 23, 2024 · 1 hr 21 min
The Enduring Power Of AC/DC with Author Chris Sutton [Episode 185]
Author Chris Sutton has a new book as part of the Sonicbond On Track series called AC/DC: Every Album, Every Song. One of the greatest bands in rock history, AC/DC has released eighteen studio albums, two soundtrack albums, three live albums, and 57...