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BRIAN WHEAT - Son Of A Milkman: My Crazy Life with Tesla
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BRIAN WHEAT – Son Of A Milkman: My Crazy Life with Tesla

December 31, 2020 George Dionne 0

The Backstory Brian Wheat has been the bassist of the multi-platinum band Tesla for nearly 40 years. While Brian was enjoying successes and excesses of a rock star, he was quietly dealing with physical and …READ MORE

TOMMY BOLIN - In And Out Of Deep Purple
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TOMMY BOLIN – In And Out Of Deep Purple

November 6, 2020 Bryce Van Patten 0

Much More Than a Replacement Player The year was 1975, Ritchie Blackmore had just quit Deep Purple and the band was thinking of calling it a day when they auditioned a young player that really …READ MORE

on track... Iron Maiden Book Cover
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STEVE PILKINGTON – on track… Iron Maiden

November 2, 2020 Scott Jeslis 0

If you’ve never heard of them Sonicbond Publishing is a UK based publishing company that focuses on mainly publishing books about music. They also dabble some with film and TV focused books. The company is …READ MORE

SNOWY SHAW - The Book of Heavy Metal
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SNOWY SHAW – The Book of Heavy Metal

August 29, 2020 Bryce Van Patten 1

Read all about it! After more than 30 years of touring the world, Snowy Shaw has written a book about his life, making music and a whole lot more. Known for his work in King …READ MORE

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GREG PRATO – A Rockin’ Rollin’ Man: Bon Scott Remembered

March 9, 2020 Kristian Singh-Nergård 0

Greg Prato’s new book, A Rockin’ Rollin’ Man: Bon Scott Remembered, marks 40 year since the AC/DC singer passed away. The book is comprised solely of interviews but they are not structured one by one. …READ MORE

JILL MENIKETTI - Welcome To Groove House
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JILL MENIKETTI – Welcome To Groove House

October 14, 2015 Mick Burgess 0

As manager and wife of Dave Meniketti, founder member, lead guitarist and singer with California’s Y&T, Jill Meniketti has seen it, done it and lived the Rock Star life. With an insider’s knowledge she has …READ MORE

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MARTIN POPOFF – Steal Away The Night: An Ozzy Osbourne Day-By-Day

September 16, 2014 Scott Jeslis 0

Anyone that’s taken the time to invest in reading about Metal in the last several decades is probably no doubt familiar with Canadian author Martin Popoff. Mr. Popoff has penned forty-five books on Hard Rock, …READ MORE

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GREG PRATO – Overlooked/Underappreciated: 354 Recordings That Demand Your Attention

July 7, 2014 Scott Jeslis 0

The 12th book by New York Author Greg Prato is indeed another book about music that, while boasting a lengthy title, is also presented in a totally different and unique style. The publication is entitled …READ MORE

NEIL DANIELS - High Stakes & Dangerous Men: The Ufo Story
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NEIL DANIELS – High Stakes & Dangerous Men: The UFO Story

February 2, 2014 Scott Jeslis 0

UK Author Neil Daniels has to be the busiest author of Rock and Heavy Metal related books in modern day literature as it seems like he puts out more than half a dozen of these …READ MORE

NEIL DANIELS - Metallica: The Early Years And The Rise Of Metal
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NEIL DANIELS – Metallica: The Early Years And The Rise Of Metal

August 29, 2012 Mick Burgess 0

Neil Daniels is fast gaining a reputation as one of the leading Rock scribes around. With a prolific run over the past couple of years covering bands as diverse as Judas Priest and Journey to …READ MORE

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