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Bob Dylan Performing Artist 1960-1973
The first volume of this 3-book series, subtitled The Early Years, covers a lot of ground and sets up author Paul Williams' basic arguments regarding Dylan's art.
Review – Bob Dylan Performing Artist Series
An extensive, in-depth look at Dylan's actual musical performances, this 3-volume set by the founder and editor of Crawdaddy magazine is an invaluable rock resource.
Review of George Harrison's I Me Mine
Published by Chronicle Books, this unique collection of all-things-George contains a bit of everything: handwritten lyrics, personal photos and a brief autobiography.
Room Full of Mirrors by Charles R. Cross
Biographer Cross delves fairly deep into the famous guitarist's childhood and early career on the "chitlin' circuit" to present a well-rounded picture of Jimi Hendrix.
Review – Love, Janis by Laura Joplin
In this 2005 biography, another side of Janis Joplin is revealed by younger sister Laura, via the singer's letters home to family in Port Arthur, Texas.
Book Review – Exile On Main St.
Greenfield's snapshot of the summer of '71 with the Stones in the south of France as they record Exile On Main Street is more gossip than musical insight.
Review of Ron Wood's Autobiography Ronnie
A rock 'n roll veteran of five decades, guitarist Ronnie Wood writes of excess and art, and primarily his time with the Rolling Stones' in his 2007 autobiography Ronnie.
I'll Sleep When I'm Dead by Crystal Zevon
Crystal Zevon, ex-wife and lifelong confidante of the late rocker/songwriter Warren Zevon, paints a brutally honest portrait of the highly regarded musician.
Catch A Fire by Timothy White
In this 4th and "definitive" edition biography of the legendary reggae rocker, Timothy White delves into every aspect of Bob Marley's life, music, and untimely death.