Booked On Rock with Eric Senich

Back with another chapter in The Dialogue Series - A chill ‘n chat with authors, fellow podcasters, musicians, and more. Our guest is Grammy-nominated rock and soul guitarist Jon Butcher. He's one of a select handful of influential recording artists who emerged from the legendary Boston music scene during the 1980s.Butcher, who was also recently inducted into the New England Music Hall of Fame, has enjoyed a five-decade-long career marked by major worldwide tours, MTV videos, eclectic radio releases, collaborations with other major artists, and incendiary live performances that continue to this day. He has a new album out titled Nuthin' but SOUL! It's classic R&B-inflected Roots Rock, at once fresh and familiar. Jon's here to talk about his music, the new album, and, of course, his love of rock and roll books. Listen to Jon Butcher's new album Nuthin' But SoulVisit Jon Butcher's website---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:BLUESKYFACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKX Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe

Tim Durling, author of "Sing Me Away: The Night Ranger Album Review", on the success of Night Ranger's hit single "Sister Christian". Listen to Episode 300: Night Ranger's Discography Explored: Hits And Hidden Gems----------  BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:BLUESKYFACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKX Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com

Frank Zappa's music is known for its intricate compositions, satirical lyrics, and iconoclastic viewpoints. He frequently used his music to critique societal norms, political institutions, and mainstream culture, often employing humor and absurdity to make his points. He fought for freedom of speech, self-education, and political participation, while also opposing censorship and recreational drug use. In this episode, author Bradley Morgan explores Zappa's messaging through song. Purchase a copy of Frank Zappa's AmericaVisit Bradley Morgan's websiteFollow Bradley Morgan: BlueskyInstagram ---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:BLUESKYFACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKX Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe

Bassist and founding member of Alcatrazz, Gary Shea, thought it would be cool to have the band's original guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen play on a new song for old times' sake. Yngwie's manager/wife responded with a "yes," but it came with a heavy price to pay.Listen To Episode 299: New England To Alcatrazz: Gary Shea's Journey Through Music's Wild West Era---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:BLUESKYFACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKX Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com

A trip through the discography of one of the most underrated bands to come out of the 80s. Author Tim Durling returns, this time to discuss the hits and the hidden gems from Night Ranger!Purchase a copy of SING ME AWAY: The Night Ranger Album Review Visit Tim Durling's YouTube channel Tim's Vinyl Confessions---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:BLUESKYFACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKX Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe

He's worked with Steve Vai, Paul Stanley, Todd Rundgren, Yngwie Malmsteen, among many others. Gary Shea is the bassist and co-founder of the bands New England and Alcatrazz. He's here to share the inside stories of his legendary career!Purchase a copy of No Bass No Party: Sketches Of My Life In MusicFollow Gary Shea:FacebookInstagramVisit Alcatrazz's official website ---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:BLUESKYFACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKX Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe

Author Selena Fragassi ['Alanis: Thirty Years of Jagged Little Pill'] share the stories behind the six singles from Alanis Morissette's 1995 album 'Jagged Little Pill'.Listen To Episode 298: Alanis Morissette's 'Jagged Little Pill': A 30-Year Retrospective---------- BookedOnRock.comThe Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:BLUESKYFACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKX Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com

Thirty years ago this summer, Alanis Morrisette released her album 'Jagged Little Pill'. Author Selena Fragassi joins the podcast to share insight into the recording of the album, the stories behind the tracks, and the album's lasting legacy three decades later.Purchase a copy of Alanis: Thirty Years of Jagged Little Pill Listen to 'Jagged Little Pill' Follow Selena Fragassi:FacebookInstagramX---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:BLUESKYFACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKX Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe

Author Martin Popoff ['Guns N' Roses at 40'] discusses the making of the debut Guns N' Roses album 'Appetite For Destruction'. At one point, Paul Stanley of KISS was considered to be the album's producer. The job went to Mike Clink, but what if Stanley ended up getting the gig?Listen To Episode 297: Guns N' Roses Turns 40---------- BookedOnRock.comThe Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:BLUESKYFACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKX Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com

Where do you rank Guns N' Roses among the greatest bands of all time? Would they rank even higher if they had never broken up? Author Martin Popoff gives his opinion as we celebrate the band's 40th anniversary!Purchase a copy of Guns N' Roses at 40Visit Martin Popoff's website ---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:BLUESKYFACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKX Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe

The story of the drummer in an 80s metal band who is about to have it all: absurd wealth, global fame, and a dream girlfriend. But an unwitting role as an international spy? Author Travis Kennedy tells us the story!Purchase a copy of The Whyte Python World Tour: A NovelVisit Travis Kennedy's websiteVisit the Whyte Python band website ---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:BLUESKYFACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKX Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe

Author and long-time Grateful Dead publicist Dennis McNally recalls Jerry Garcia's personal struggles during his final years.Listen To Episode 294: Haight-Ashbury: The Epicenter Of 60s Counterculture---------- BookedOnRock.comThe Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:BLUESKYFACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKX Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com

The Kinks once played a concert organized by serial killer John Wayne Gacy? It's true! This story and much more with Andrew Craneman, author of The Rock And Roll Almanac: A Day-By-Day Journey Through 70 Years of Legendary Music History.Purchase a copy of The Rock And Roll Almanac: A Day-By-Day Journey Through 70 Years of Legendary Music History Follow The Rock And Roll Almanac/Andrew CranemanBlueskyFacebookInstagramX---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich: BLUESKY FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM TIKTOK X Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe

Author and long-time Grateful Dead publicist, Dennis McNally, joins us to discuss the iconic San Francisco Haight-Ashbury counterculture movement of the 60s. How it began, the many whose belief built it, and its lasting impact almost six decades later.Purchase a copy of The Last Great Dream: How Bohemians Became Hippies and Created the Sixties Visit Dennis McNally's website ---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:BLUESKYFACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKX Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe

A wild Thanksgiving tale from musician Barry Greenfield featuring Mike Nesmith of The Monkees and a dessert you won't believe!Listen To Episode 292: Tales Of Apple Records & Psychedelic Feasts: Barry Greenfield's Journey---------- BookedOnRock.comThe Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:BLUESKYFACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKX Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com

John Lee Hooker Jr is back with a bang! Loving his new single "Heaven Rules" and wasn't expecting a reference to OJ Simpson in the song and video. Reverend Hooker explains it all in this episode!Visit John Lee Hooker Jr's websitePurchase a CD copy of John Lee Hooker Jr's new single "Heaven Rules"Watch a video teaser for John Lee Hooker Jr's new single "Heave Rules"Purchase a copy of John Lee Hooker Jr's book From the Shadow of the Blues: My Story of Music, Addiction, and Redemption---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:BLUESKYFACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKX Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe

He was offered a deal with Apple Records, toured with John Lee Hooker, recorded an unreleased masterpiece at RCA Studios in Hollywood, and had a very psychedelic Thanksgiving dinner with Mike Nesmith of The Monkees. All these incredible stories from musician Barry Greenfield!Purchase a copy of My Journey to Blue Sky Listen To Barry Greenfield's Blue Sky Album (Deluxe Edition 2024)Visit Barry Greenfield's websiteEmail Barry Greenfield at barrygreenfield@shaw.ca---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:BLUESKYFACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKX Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe

From brainstorming to hitting the shelves, find out what it takes to publish a rock and roll book. Learn the ins and outs from music book publishing insiders Steve Roth and Dennis Pernu of Motorbooks.Go to the Quarto Books website for the latest and upcoming releases from MotorbooksListen to Steven Roth's Podcasts The DLRCast and Another Cool Rock Podcast---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:BLUESKYFACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKX Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe

New Jersey musician and long-time friend of Jon Bon Jovi, Wayne Olivieri, recalls the time he rode on the Bon Jovi jet and witnessed firsthand how much money the band was making each night. Listen To The Complete Episode ---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:BLUESKYFACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKX Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com

Paul Rappaport, former Columbia Records VP, shares an insider tale about the biggest rock marketing event in history - The Pink Floyd Airship.Listen To The Complete Episode---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:BLUESKYFACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKX Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com

In this episode highlight, Gary Graff, editor of "501 Essential Albums of the '80s", and I explore whether Phil Collins was overexposed during the '80s. Give us your thoughts!Listen To The Complete Episode ---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:BLUESKYFACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKX Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com

Play it again...and again...and again! Why do we find pleasure in repetition when it comes to our rock music? Find out why from author and theoretical linguist Samuel Jay Keyser. Purchase a copy of Play It Again, Sam: Repetition in the ArtsFollow Samuel Jay Keyser on FacebookListen to Peter Vukmirovic Stevens & Samuel Jay Keyser's The World Is Filled With Empty Places ---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:BLUESKYFACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKX Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe

A talk with author Stephen Lewis about Richard Manuel of The Band. We explore Manuel's musical legacy, his life story, and his heartbreaking end.  Purchase a copy of Richard Manuel: His Life and Music, from the Hawks and Bob Dylan to The BandVisit Stephen Lewis's websiteListen to Stephen Lewis's podcast Talk From The Rock Room ---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:BLUESKYFACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKX Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe

A deep dive into KISS on film, TV, and video with author John Harrison. The early appearances, the bizarre, the funny, the forgotten, the famous, the infamous. We cover it all!Purchase a copy of Creatures of the Screen - The Uncensored (and Unofficial) History of Kissploitation on Film, Television & Home VideoFollow John Harrison on FacebookVisit John Harrison's blog site ---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:BLUESKYFACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKX Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe

This episode, we go back to the 1980s with Gary Graff, editor of 501 Essential Albums of the '80s: The Music Fan's Definitive Guide. We dive into the greatest albums of the 1980s. From epic hair bands to groundbreaking alternative sounds and iconic MTV moments, we're breaking down the decade's best. Purchase a copy of 501 Essential Albums of the '80s: The Music Fan's Definitive Guide Follow Gary Graff BlueskyFacebook InstagramX---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich: FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM TIKTOK X Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe

This is the first-hand account of what it's like chasing rock and roll dreams. New Jersey rocker Wayne Olivieri shares the ups, the downs, and the hard lessons learned. Plus, stories of The Ramones, Blondie, his 16-year friendship with Jon Bon Jovi, how he facilitated an on-stage jam with Jon and Bruce Springsteen, his flag football fight with Sebastian Bach, and having a quick but memorable chat with Frank Sinatra!Purchase a copy of The Undiscovered Showman: A True Story of Being Almost FamousFollow The New Bardots on FacebookFollow Wayne Olivieri on FacebookFollow Wayne Olivieri on Instagram Listen to The New Bardots ---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:FACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOK Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe

In the latest episode, Grammy-nominated, Juno Award-winning producer Fred Mollin shares stories of working with legends like Michael McDonald, and Billy Joel. Plus, hear about his prank on Rod Stewart, dealing with a doped-up Harry Nilsson with a nasty attitude, his work on the Friday the 13th films, and more!Purchase a copy of Unplugged: Stories and Secrets from a Life of Making Records, Scoring Film, and Working with the Legends of MusicVisit FredMollinUnplugged.comVisit Fred Mollin's official website ---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:ACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKX Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe

Author Gene Popa explores the British Invasion of 1964. Discover how it started, the legendary bands that rose to fame, and its lasting impact on rock music, fashion, and film!Purchase a copy of British Invasion '64 - The Year That Changed Rock & Roll ForeverFollow Gene Popa on Facebook ---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:FACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKX Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe

Legendary music industry veteran and former Columbia Records VP Paul Rappaport shares behind-the-scenes moments with icons like Springsteen, Dylan, Pink Floyd, and more!Purchase a copy of Gliders Over Hollywood: Airships, Airplay, And The Art Of Rock PromotionVisit the Gliders Over Hollywood website---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:FACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKX Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe

Step into the story of Gene Krupa, the drumming legend who shaped the sound of classic rock and inspired icons like John Bonham, Keith Moon, Ringo Starr, and more. Let's celebrate the man behind the beat with author Elizabeth Rosenthal!Purchase a copy of The Master of Drums: Gene Krupa and the Music He Gave the WorldVisit Elizabeth Rosenthal's website---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:FACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKX Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe

Explore Bob Dylan's groundbreaking 1960s music that shaped rock and culture. From iconic albums like Highway 61 Revisited and Blonde on Blonde to timeless songs like "Blowin' in the Wind" and "Like a Rolling Stone" — we cover it all with author Sean Egan!Purchase a copy of Decade Of Dissent: How 1960s Bob Dylan Changed The World---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:FACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKX Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe

It's a deep dive into Mike Campbell's new memoir, Heartbreaker with Tom Petty Project host Kevin Brown. Hear about his nearly 50-year bond with Tom Petty, plus get the stories behind several iconic Petty hits, including 'American Girl,' 'Refugee,' 'You Got Lucky', 'Free Fallin',' and the Don Henley classic 'Boys of Summer.' Purchase a copy of Mike Campbell's Heartbreaker: A MemoirListen to Kevin Brown's Tom Petty Project podcast ---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:FACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKX Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe

The story of a young musician chasing his dreams during turbulent times. After losing his girlfriend, his band, and his best friend, he has to decide whether success is worth the cost. Purchase a copy of Peter McDade's King Cal Listen To The King Cal soundtrack Visit Peter McDade's website---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:FACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKX Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe

A look at the legendary career of Boz Scaggs — his rise to fame, the stories behind his iconic hits “Lido Shuffle” and “Lowdown”, his friendship and working relationship with Steve Miller, why he stepped away from the music business in the 80s, his eventual return, and more with author Jude Warne!Purchase a copy of Lowdown: The Music of Boz ScaggsVisit Jude Warne's website Listen To A Playlist Of Boz Scaggs---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:FACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKX Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe

Queen's groundbreaking album 'A Night at the Opera turns 50'. How it would change the course of the band's future, the tape disaster that almost was with the song 'Bohemian Rhapsody', the album track that almost led to a lawsuit, and much more with author Gillian Gaar!Purchase a copy of Queen & A Night at the Opera: 50 YearsFollow Gillian Gaar:FacebookX Listen To 'A Night At The Opera' ---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:FACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKX Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe

How enduring icons like Dylan, Springsteen, The Stones, The Beatles, and Pink Floyd remain on top in the ever-changing music game. Why do rock stars never retire? Find out in this episode with author David Hepworth!Purchase a copy of Hope I Get Old Before I Die: Why Rock Stars Never Retire Visit David Hepworth's websiteFollow David Hepworth:FacebookInstagramX---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:FACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKX Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe

Author Robin Platts tells the story of The Zombies—how they got their name, their fortuitous record deal, their iconic Odyssey and Oracle album (and why it was misspelled), the creation of their timeless classic 'Time of the Season,' their breakup, imposter bands, and their 2004 reunion.Purchase a copy of Times and Seasons – The Rise and Fall and Rise of The Zombies Episode Playlist ---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:FACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKX Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe

Best-selling and award-winning authors Robert Rodriguez and Jerry Hammack are on the podcast to talk about Ribbons Of Rust: The Beatles' Recording History In Context: Volume 1 - July 1954 Through January 1963.The Beatles' story has been told many times, but often with little focus on their personal experiences during their era. John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, and producer George Martin were influenced by the sounds around them. Ribbons of Rust presents their journey by immersing readers in the music and times they lived in. The first volume, richly illustrated with period artifacts, takes you with The Beatles from their early inspirations to their initial compositions and covers. Rodriguez and Hammack explore how The Beatles developed their sound in Liverpool and Hamburg, drawing on American rock 'n' roll and deeper cultural traditions, ultimately securing a recording contract with EMI. Spanning July 1954 to January 1963, the book details the post-war British music scene and the influences that shaped The Beatles, bringing readers into the studio with them, from early Liverpool recordings to Hamburg sessions. Purchase a copy of Ribbons Of Rust: The Beatles' Recording History In Context: Volume 1 - July 1954 Through January 1963Visit the Ribbons Of Rust websiteVisit Jerry Hammack's websiteVisit Robert Rodriguez's Something About The Beatles Podcast websiteSign on to Robert Rodriguez's newsletter for regular updates at satb2010@gmail.com---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:FACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKX Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe

We're talking Paul McCartney in this episode. Specifically his music during the decade of the 90s. Author JR Moores has a new book out now titled Off The Ground: Paul McCartney in the 1990s. This was an era like no other for McCartney, perhaps even the most significant decade of his entire career after the 1960s.Following a shakier 1980s, the decade would see him reemerge with greater energy, momentum, and self-belief. JR Moores's sympathetic but not uncritical new book explores McCartney's '90s, with its impressive studio and live albums, colossal tours, unexpected side-projects, imaginative collaborations, forays into classical composition, some new Beatles numbers, and a whole lot more besides. Moores reveals how McCartney's reputation began to be perceived more generously by the public, and he argues that his output and activities in the '90s would uncover more about the person behind them than in any other decade. Purchase a copy of Off The Ground: Paul McCartney in the 1990sFollow JJ Moores:BlueskyInstagramX Episode Playlist ---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:FACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKX Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe

Rik Emmett of Triumph returns to the podcast. The singer/songwriter/guitarist behind the hit Triumph songs “Hold On”, “Lay It On The Line”, “Fight The Good Fight”, “Magic Power”, and “Somebody's Out There” is about to release his second book. Ten Telecaster Tales: Liner Notes for a Guitar and Its Music. The followup to his memoir Lay It On The Line, Ten Telecaster Tales remakes the idea of the “concept album.” It is music that arrives inside a book. It's also, arguably, the most comprehensive attempt at liner notes in the history of electric instrumental fingerstyle guitar albums.  Emmett delves into the creative process — the roots, influences, philosophy, and spirituality involved in writing and recording and breaks down the ten tracks included on his brand new album titled Ten Telecaster Tales.Purchase a copy of Ten Telecaster Tales: Liner Notes for a Guitar and Its Music Episode Playlist ----------BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:FACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKX Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe

Author Fiona McQuarrie's new book titled Fountains of Wayne is the first full-length biography of the band Fountains of Wayne. The book goes beyond their huge hit "Stacy's Mom" to explore the group's entire history and the lasting legacy of the group's music. With their brilliantly written songs, which combine smart pop melodies with keenly observed lyrical portraits of ordinary life, Fountains of Wayne have acquired devoted fans all around the world. McQuarrie chronicles the highs and lows of the group's career, demonstrating why the band continues to be admired, listened to, and celebrated.Purchase a copy of Fountains of WayneVisit Fiona McQuarrie's websites:writingonmusic.comfionamcquarrie.comFollow Fiona McQuarrie:BlueskyX Episode Playlist ---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:FACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKX Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe

Author Don Klees is on the podcast to talk about his new book David Bowie: 1983-2016 Every Album, Every Song. It's part of Sonicbond Publishing's On Track series.In a career full of twists and turns, none was as sharp as the one David Bowie experienced after his 1983 album Let's Dance. The record gave Bowie the hit that he wanted but completely altered his artistic standing in the process. Instead of an innovator who pushed rock music forward, the singer found himself a global superstar with a mass audience whose tastes he didn't understand and who reciprocated this feeling as the 1980s unfolded. After immersing himself in the band project Tin Machine, Bowie spent the 1990s embracing reinvention and experimentation with mixed but often fascinating results, leading to a full-fledged renaissance early in the 21st century. From there, his story only got stranger; 2013's The Next Day was a triumphant comeback after years of self-imposed silence. Meanwhile, 2016's Blackstar stood among his most challenging albums and became the final release of his lifetime. One constant is that the records David Bowie released during this time were ultimately the result of his artistic vision, wherever it took him. This book considers all those releases on their own merits, away from the shadow of his 1970s landmarks. Even if Bowie himself didn't always appreciate the results, every album featured songs worthy of his reputation.Purchase a copy of David Bowie: 1983-2016 Every Album, Every Song in the UKPurchase a copy of David Bowie: 1983-2016 Every Album, Every Song in the USFollow Don Klees:Facebook Instagram Episode Playlist ---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:FACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKX Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe 

Laurie Kaye is the last-ever reporter to interview John Lennon before his assassination. In fact, she was with John and Yoko just hours before his death. She's on the podcast to talk about that fateful day and her book Confessions of a Rock 'n' Roll Name-Dropper: My Life Leading up to John Lennon's Last Interview.Kaye is a writer and producer, and this book is her long-awaited memoir. In it, we read about Kaye's music-related early life wrapped around that day in December 1980 which Kaye spent with John Lennon and Yoko Ono at the legendary Dakota apartment building on Manhattan's Upper West Side. On December 8, 1980, while working for RKO Radio, Kaye, a then twenty-something rock journalist, co-conducted an interview with her longtime idol, John Lennon. It was to become Lennon's final interview on what tragically turned out to be his last day on the planet. That evening, John Lennon was gunned down by a man Kaye had encountered just hours before.Purchase a copy of Confessions of a Rock 'n' Roll Name-Dropper: My Life Leading up to John Lennon's Last Interview Visit the Confessions of a Rock 'n' Roll Name-Dropper website ---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:FACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKX Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe

Greg Prato makes his return to the Booked On Rock podcast. His latest book is Bang Your Head, Feel The Noize: The Quiet Riot Story. Comprised of quotes from interviews past and present and featuring many rare vintage photos, Greg examines all eras of the band: their '70s period which featured guitar legend Randy Rhoads in their line-up, through the blockbuster Metal Health period of the early 80s, and all the way to the modern day version of the group. We cover those eras in this episode!Purchase a copy of Bang Your Head, Feel The Noize: The Quiet Riot StoryFollow Greg Prato on X Episode Playlist ---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:FACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKX Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe

This episode's guest is Robert Dayton, the author of Cold Glitter: The Untold Story of Canadian Glam. Dayton taps his Canadian roots to reveal mind-blowing stories of musicians fighting to be heard. It's a universal story of determined creators striving to make their voices heard.Dayton has spent years researching and interviewing ground-breaking musicians trapped by geography, colonial mindsets, and the difficulties of penetrating the cultural behemoth that is the United States. We get to many of the bands in the book including the band that featured a 16-year old then unknown Canadian singer Bryan Adams. And remember K-Tel records? Yup, it came from Canada. Robert gets to that and much, much more in this episode!Purchase a copy of Cold Glitter: The Untold Story of Canadian Glam Episode Playlist ---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:FACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKX Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe

Jeff Copeland is the author of the new book Love You Madly, Holly Woodlawn: A Walk On The Wild Side With Andy Warhol's Most Fabulous Superstar. By the mid-1980s, Holly Woodlawn, once lauded by George Cukor for her performance in the 1970 Warhol production and Paul Morrissey directed Trash, and the inspiration to the opening verse of the 1973 Lou Reed song “Walk On The Wildside”, was washed up. But a chance meeting with Copeland, who moved to Hollywood with dreams of ‘making it' as a television writer, changed the course of BOTH of their lives forever. This is the story of how an unlikely friendship between a young gay writer and a “mature” trans-gender actress and performer created the bestselling autobiography of 1991, A Low Life in High Heels. Purchase a copy of Love You Madly, Holly Woodlawn: A Walk On The Wild Side With Andy Warhol's Most Fabulous SuperstarJoin the Love You Madly, Holly Woodlawn Facebook pageVisit the Love You Madly, Holly Woodlawn YouTube channel Visit Jeff Copeland's Facebook page---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:FACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKX Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe

Author Walter Kolosky is this episode's guest to tell us about his new book Mahavishnu Memories: The Remarkable Tour History of the Legendary Mahavishnu Orchestra. The author of the acclaimed Power, Passion, and Beauty: The Story of the Legendary Mahavishnu Orchestra, Kolosky spent years researching and digging deep behind the scenes to bring us this remarkable tour history of the Mahavhishnu Orchestra. Kolosky tells the remarkable tale with the help of fans, journalists, musicians, and the crew that traveled with the band. Personal remembrances take front and center in this story. Seeing and hearing Mahavishnu in person had a profound effect on many lives that have carried on to this very day.Purchase a copy of Mahavishnu Memories: The Remarkable Tour History of the Legendary Mahavishnu OrchestraPurchase a copy of Power, Passion, and Beauty: The Story of the Legendary Mahavishnu OrchestraVisit WalterKolosky.comEpisode Playlist ---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:FACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKX Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe

Rob Janicke is the author of Slacker: 1991, Teen Spirit Angst, and the Generation It Created. Rob explores the role of music and culture, from the early 90s alternative and grunge movement, and the impact it had on the generations that followed. Comprised of history, research, and interviews with musicians, industry execs, writers, sociologists, therapists, and Rob's point of view as a writer, indie-record label owner, and fan, this is an intriguing look back at an amazing year and time in rock history. Purchase a copy of Slacker: 1991, Teen Spirit Angst, and the Generation It Created Order A Limited 1st Print Run Edition/Signed Copy of Slacker: 1991, Teen Spirit Angst, and the Generation It CreatedVisit Rob Janicke's websiteVisit Rob Janicke's Generation Riff blogFollow the Grunge Bible Instagram page Listen To Rob Janicke's Curated "Slacker Songs" Playlist ---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:FACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKX Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe

Our guest is John Lee Hooker Jr. who has a new book out titled From The Shadow Of The Blues: My Story of Music, Addiction, and Redemption. The son of blues legend John Lee Hooker—best known for hit songs like “Boogie Chillun,” “I'm in the Mood,” and “Boom Boom”—John Lee Hooker Jr. was born in Detroit and exposed to the music world from an early age, singing as a featured attraction in his father's shows as a teenager. In 1972, he and his father performed live and recorded an album in Soledad Prison. Junior seemed to have a golden ticket to a successful music career, but trouble brewed. His father's marriage was in trouble, and the family was ripped apart.Drug addiction and a series of related crimes, including as a con player, landed Junior in and out of jails and prisons—including the infamous San Quentin—for three decades. Shot, stabbed, and convicted multiple times, Junior was at his lowest point doing time at a Santa Rita jail. Still, he emerged clean and sober and began a successful career as a blues singer, earning two Grammy nominations and even opening for the Rolling Stones. The life of a blues musician had its rewards but also its perils, and in 2019 Junior decided to devote himself fully to his faith. Today, Reverend John Lee Hooker Jr. testifies, preaches, and performs gospel music in churches and prisons across the U.S. and Germany. This is an amazing, inspiring story. Purchase a copy of From the Shadow of the Blues: My Story of Music, Addiction, and RedemptionVisit John Lee Hooker Jr's website Episode Playlist ---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:FACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKX Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe

This episode's guests are rock n roll photographer John Rowlands and author Bob Klanac. They have a new book called Shooting Stars, Telling Tales: Behind the Lens of John Rowlands. John is a legendary rock and roll photographer. As a teen, he toured with the Dave Clark Five, The Rolling Stones, and The Beatles. He's photographed David Bowie, the Who, Rush, Kiss, Sam Cooke, Linda Ronstadt, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, Rod Stewart, Bruce Springsteen, Leonard Cohen, Elvis Presley, and many more. John has some amazing stories to share in this episode!Purchase a copy of Shooting Stars, Telling Tales: Behind the Lens of John RowlandsContact John Rowlands at johnrobertrowlands@gmail.comFollow Bob Klanac on Facebook ---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:FACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKX Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe

Author Alan Byrne is a first-time guest. He has a new book on the late great Phil Lynott called Philip Lynott: Renegade. This is a brand new edition of the book originally released in 2012. It's the story of the pioneering Irish musician, from his early days on his beloved Dublin music scene through the adventurous days of Thin Lizzy, the band he led for thirteen years. Once mainstream success came his way with Thin Lizzy's powerhouse Jailbreak album in 1976, his musical thirst only heightened, and this book also offers an intimate insight into his musical experimentation beyond the Thin Lizzy framework. From the slow burn of his rise with Thin Lizzy to the unfortunate and unnecessary outcome of his short life, Renegade offers a vantage point from the people who were by his side through it all.Purchase a copy of Philip Lynott: Renegade Episode PlaylistFollow Alan Byrne on Facebook ---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:FACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKX Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe