Rock n Roll Book and Documentary Reviews: Rock Talk Studio
Rock 'n' Roll books and documentaries from classic rock music legends are reviewed, previewed, and most importantly recommended. Join host Big Rick as he spotlights all the new rock 'n' roll books and docs from the most iconic rock bands in history and points out where to go for the good stuff. The Allman Brothers, Rush, Bruce Springsteen, Cheap Trick, The Beatles, Van Halen, REM, The Grateful Dead, and Bob Dylan are just a few artists with must read, must see, new projects out. Tune in every Tuesday for all the best recommendations on where to spend your time and money.
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100 episodes
The Top 10 Rock n Roll Books of 2025
Here they are, after reading 32 rock n roll books last year, I have narrowed down the Top 10. Here comes the best of the best for 2025!*Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book and Documentaries news sent to your inbox? New editio...
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Episode 100
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15:27
2025 Rock n Roll Documentary of the Year
The 2025 Best Rock n Roll Documentary of the Year Award goes to:Bono: Stories of Surrender This is a re-broadcast of my original review of the book when it was first released. Learn why it went on to win my best doc of the ye...
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Episode 99
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8:38
2025 Rock n Roll Book of The Year
The 2025 Book of the Year Award goes to:Heartbreaker by Mike Campbell and Ari SurdovalThis is a re-broadcast of my original review of the book when it was first released. Learn why it went on to win my best book of the year award....
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Episode 98
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10:10
The Best Rock n Roll Books and Documentaries of 2025
The third annual Rock Talk Studio best book and doc awards for 2025. The categories are:Book and Doc of the YearBest Book and Doc about a BandBest Book and Doc about a Band MemberBest Book and Doc not abo...
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Episode 97
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16:35
Patti Smith: Bread of Angels Book Review
Reading Patti Smith writing is like entering a giant daydream. Bread of Angels is like a pre-quell and a sequel to her first memoir -Just Kids. With this book you get a more intimate look at her marriage, childhood, motherhood and her life beyo...
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Episode 96
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9:08
Tom Petty, Pearl Jam, Annie Lennox, and Bon Jovi - Coffee Table Style Book Recommendations
It's a four pack of four very distinctly different coffee table style presentation that just might surprise you. Something new in the world of larger presentations from four iconic artists and bands. *Want the latest in Rock N Ro...
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Episode 95
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13:44
Cameron Crowe memoir The Uncool- Book Review
The only true currency in this bankrupt world is what you share with someone else when you're uncool. Cameron Crowe delivers stories only he could tell. Pure rock n roll history here. No one interviewed Bowie, Greg Allman, Jimmy Pag...
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Episode 94
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11:38
Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere Review
The new Springsteen biopic feels like it’s missing a huge piece, and it’s enough to make me completely rethink how the Nebraska chapter deserves to be told. The most anticipated rock n roll movie of 2025 is out and I can't wait to talk about it...
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Episode 93
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13:07
The Truth Behind Ozzy's Final Years
The second memoir from Ozzy entitled Last Rites, unearths what was going on in the last few years of his life. This episode explores why this book is a key piece of rock n roll history. *Want the latest in Rock N Roll Bo...
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Episode 92
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9:43
The 90's Alt-Rock Revolution -What Really Happened
Alternative For The Masses: The 90's Alt-Rock Revolution Book ReviewWriter Greg Prato weaves together more than 60 new interviews that were conducted exclusively for the book, capturing a time when underground music briefly took over the...
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Episode 91
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10:38
Oasis: Trying To Find A Way Out of Nowhere - Book Review
With rare, unrestricted access, photographer Jill Furmanovsky captured Oasis in all their raw power, humor, and moments of vulnerability. Her photographs and stories reveal a deep trust and genuine connection between the band and the photograph...
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Episode 90
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8:46
Rock n Roll Book and Doc Recommendations for Paul McCartney, Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen, The Grateful Dead and more.
Paul McCartney, Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen, Allman Brothers, Grateful Dead, and Bob Dylan have all had great rock n roll books and docs released about them in the last few years. This podcast is a greatest hits show! Tune in for a bunch of gr...
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Episode 89
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15:44
Iron Maiden: Infinite Dreams Book Review
This book stands as the official chronicle of the band’s story and triumphs, it’s a comprehensive account of the band’s 50 year legacy. And its done by bringing their story to life through a visual narrative of photographs and memorabilia. The ...
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Episode 88
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9:58
Lilith Fair: Behind The Scenes of this All Women Festival
This is all about the incredible courage, extraordinary talent, and the amazing women who came together to create a one-of-a-kind event in music history. Here's why I am recommending this new documentary. *Want the latest in Rock...
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Episode 87
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12:58
The Cars 3 surviving members help tell the bands long awaited story
The three surviving members help writer Bill Janovitz work through the history of The Cars. How did this Boston band become of the 80's most influential bands? I dig into the new book "Let The Stories be Told" and reveal why this book is ...
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Episode 86
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9:30
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan Documentary Review
Ed Sullivan not only booked the Beatles for their famous February 9th 1964 appearance, he also was a champion for civil rights. Get the whole story about who Ed Sullivan was as a person and all the great work he did for black musicians.
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Episode 85
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11:41
The Colonel and the King: Tom Parker, Elvis Presley, and the Partnership That Rocked the World Book Review
From the award-winning biographer of Elvis Presley comes a groundbreaking look at the King and his controversial manager. Drawing on never before seen letters, it reveals the Colonel not just as a reviled figure, but as Elvis’s confidant, frien...
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Episode 84
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10:08
Devo The Documentary Review
What was Devo trying to say with their music? A lot more than Whip it! This doc opened my eyes to how deep and artistic this band really was. *Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book and Documentaries news sent to your inbox?&nbs...
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Episode 83
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8:52
The Rock n Roll Almanac Book Review
It’s 70 years of rock n roll packed into 366 days. A virtual time machine for fans. What if every day came with its own slice of rock history? That’s exactly what this book does. It’s 366 days, 400+ albums, 2,700+ stories. ...
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Episode 82
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10:33
Garland Jeffreys: The King of In-Between Documentary Review
Bruce Springsteen said that Garland Jeffreys was on par, as a songwriter, with Bob Dylan and Neil Young!!! Wow!This doc is an interesting exploration of success, while making sure to explain and introduce probably to a lot of peopl...
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Episode 81
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8:16
Tonight In Jungleland: The Making of Born To Run Book Review
Want to win some great Outlaw Music Festival merchandise? Have you seen the beyond cool gear they put together to celebrate Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Billy Strings, Lucinda Williams, Wilco and more? Just send me an email at the address below an...
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Episode 80
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11:52
Billy Joel: And So It Goes Documentary Review
Want to win some great Outlaw Music Festival merchandise? Have you seen the beyond cool gear they put together to celebrate Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Billy Strings, Lucinda Williams, Wilco and more? Just send me an email at the address below an...
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Episode 79
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10:56
Loud and Clear: The Grateful Dead’s Wall of Sound and the Quest for Audio Perfection- Book Review
This book is equal parts technical chronicle and counterculture memoir dives deep into the Grateful Dead, and the massive, brain-bending machinery used to build their iconic sound system- The Wall of Sound. *This episode is spons...
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Episode 78
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11:09
Sharing In The Groove: The Untold Story of the 90's Jam Band Explosion Book Review
When you think of rock ‘n’ roll hotspots, Princeton, New Jersey probably doesn’t make the list. But according to Sharing in the Groove, maybe it should.This episode dives into the surprising and sprawling history of the jam band mo...
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Episode 77
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10:33