Explore every episode of the podcast Rock n Roll History & Culture: Rock Talk Studio
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| Hotel California: The Dark Truth Behind the Eagles Masterpiece | 29 sept. 2026 | 00:09:50 | |
Before Hotel California became one of the biggest albums in rock history, the Eagles were already living inside the fame, money, pressure, and power struggles that helped create it. Today we dive into this new book Eagles and Hotel California: 50 Years and look at how the California dream turned darker inside the band’s masterpiece. *WIN A COPY OF Eagles and Hotel California: 50 Years * Sign up for the free Rock Talk Studio newsletter to enter to win! Enter here email Big Rick at: | |||
| Crossroads Festival: The Gathering of Guitar Gods | 22 sept. 2026 | 00:10:23 | |
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival is where the world's greatest guitarists share one stage- Buddy Guy, John Mayer, Trey Anastasio, Derek Trucks, Gary Clark Jr., Marcus King, & more. 🎸
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| The Hollywood Hotel Built for Rock Star Debauchery | 15 sept. 2026 | 00:10:16 | |
There’s a tucked-away place in Hollywood where rock stars have lived, disappeared, let loose, and made history since the 60s. This episode digs into the new documentary If These Walls Could Rock, the wild stories behind the legendary Sunset Marquis, and why this place became one of rock n roll’s true clubhouses. Want to win a copy of Metallica: Album by Album by Martin Popoff? This killer hardcover is packed with more than 200 photos and a deep dive into Metallica’s catalog with musicians and industry insiders who know the music. Sign up for the free Rock Talk Studio newsletter to enter to win! Enter here email Big Rick at: | |||
| Metallica’s Albums Through the Eyes of Rock & Metal Insiders | 07 sept. 2026 | 00:10:00 | |
Martin Popoff’s new book Metallica: Album by Album takes a different approach to one of metal’s most analyzed catalogs. With insight from Kim Thayil (Soundgarden) Frank Bello (Anthrax) , Richie Faulkner (Judas Priest), Brian Slagel (Metal Blade Records) and others, the book digs deep into the songs, albums and evolution that made Metallica one of rock’s biggest bands. *WIN THE METALLICA BOOK!! Want to win a copy of Metallica: Album by Album by Martin Popoff? This killer hardcover is packed with more than 200 photos and a deep dive into Metallica’s catalog with musicians and industry insiders who know the music. Sign up for the free Rock Talk Studio newsletter to enter to win! Enter here email Big Rick at: | |||
| Robyn Hitchcock's Memoir Just Broke a Rock Rule | 25 août 2026 | 00:08:45 | |
Robyn Hitchcock has written a rock memoir unlike anything else I’ve read. His new book, Stranded in the Future, takes us through 1968–1978 in a strange, funny, surreal trip through songwriting, first crushes, musical obsession, and the beginnings of the Soft Boys. I also go back to Hitchcock’s first memoir, 1967: How I Got There and Why I Never Left, and explain why these two books are best experienced together. *Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book and Documentaries news sent to your inbox? New editions come out on the last Friday of the month featuring all the book buzz and doc news, recently released titles, top 5 lists, and entry into ALL giveaways and more. Enter here email Big Rick at: | |||
| Roland Orzabal’s Very Unusual Memoir + A Neil Peart Tribute You Need to See | 18 août 2026 | 00:09:43 | |
Roland Orzabal of Tears for Fears has written one of the most unusual rock memoirs I’ve ever read, one built around his lifelong fascination with astrology. I dig into Welcome to Your Life and whether the book works even if astrology isn’t your thing. Plus, a new Neil Peart documentary is coming featuring Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, Stewart Copeland, Chad Smith, Danny Carey and more paying tribute to the legendary Rush drummer. email Big Rick at: | |||
| The Book and Doc That Changed My Mind About Elvis | 11 août 2026 | 00:11:13 | |
In this episode of Rock Talk Studio, I break down the three things that finally made Elvis "click" for me:
Whether you're a die-hard Elvis fan or a skeptic like I was, this is a story about how the right history can make you reconsider an artist you thought you had all figured out. Special shout out to listener Vaughan M. for the encouragement to dive deeper! *Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book and Documentaries news sent to your inbox? New editions come out on the last Friday of the month featuring all the book buzz and doc news, recently released titles, top 5 lists, and entry into ALL giveaways and more. Enter here email Big Rick at: | |||
| The Best Books About New York City Rock 'n' Roll? Start Here | 04 août 2026 | 00:11:15 | |
This week on Rock Talk Studio, Big Rick reviews Jesse Malin’s Almost Grown and counts down some of the greatest New York City rock books ever written. From Patti Smith and Jim Carroll to Please Kill Me, discover the books that best capture the music, the people, and the spirit of New York rock ’n’ roll. *Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book and Documentaries news sent to your inbox? New editions come out on the last Friday of the month featuring all the book buzz and doc news, recently released titles, top 5 lists, and entry into ALL giveaways and more. Enter here email Big Rick at: | |||
| Rock’s Most Unusual Books: 5 Strange and Fascinating Reads | 28 juil. 2026 | 00:10:17 | |
Rock n roll books usually follow a predictable path, but these five books go somewhere completely different. Today's show explores some of rock’s most unusual reads, featuring Robyn Hitchcock, Peter Wolf, a forgotten Beatle, a CIA-recruited hair-metal drummer, and one author’s deeply personal journey through the music and life of Joni Mitchell. email Big Rick at: | |||
| Does Foreign Tongues Belong in the Stones’ Top 10? | 22 juil. 2026 | 00:08:47 | |
Did the Rolling Stones, now in their 80's, just release on of their top 10 studio albums of all time? No way right? Let's count them down and see. *Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book and Documentaries news sent to your inbox? New editions come out on the last Friday of the month featuring all the book buzz and doc news, recently released titles, top 5 lists, and entry into ALL giveaways and more. Enter here email Big Rick at: | |||
| Jeff Beck: The Restless Genius of a Guitar God- Blow by Blow Book Review | 14 juil. 2026 | 00:09:05 | |
Jeff Beck was a guitarist’s guitarist-a restless genius who could do things that even contemporaries like Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, and Jimi Hendrix couldn't touch. But why did one of the top five greatest guitarists of all time never achieve the same massive commercial success as his peers? The new book Blow by Blow: The Jeff Beck Story looks at the "Woodstock moment" that defined his career, his complicated artistic identity, and why his refusal to be "packaged" made him both a legend and an enigma. Plus, a look at "Jeff’s Guitar Garage," a technical breakdown of the gear that powered his otherworldly sound. email Big Rick at: | |||
| Top 5 Rock n Roll Documentaries of 2026...So Far | 07 juil. 2026 | 00:14:45 | |
Looking for that next great rock n roll documentary to dig into? Today it’s the Top 5 best rock n roll docs of 2026…so far. I've got one that take you inside the private collapse and comeback of a legend, one that gives overdue credit to a person who lit the match of an huge band, a story about someone has done more than any other artist has done for the New York concert scene, a punk rocker who figured out how to win on MTV, and a part one doc that definitely needs a part two! email Big Rick at: | |||
| Top 5 Best Rock Books of 2026… So Far | 30 juin 2026 | 00:18:00 | |
Looking for your next great rock n' roll read? In this episode I rank the Top 5 best rock books of 2026 so far. From the definitive history of The Clash and The Rolling Stones to a fresh look at the grunge movement and the glory days of AOR radio, we’re breaking down the books that every rock fan needs on their shelf. email Big Rick at: | |||
| Inside Soundgarden: Kim Thayil on the Band’s Real Legacy | 23 juin 2026 | 00:10:46 | |
Grunge is often told as a Seattle story. But Kim Thayil’s new memoir, A Screaming Life: Into the Superunknown with Soundgarden and Beyond, reveals a deeper and more personal look at how it all came together. In this episode, we look at Soundgarden from a whole new angle through the eyes of one of the band’s founding members. Thayil’s story traces the community, friendships, outsider identity, and creative values that helped shape not only Soundgarden, but the sound and spirit of grunge itself. email Big Rick at: | |||
| Ranking Rock’s 5 Greatest Resurrections: Rush, Allman Brothers & More | 16 juin 2026 | 00:10:28 | |
Inspired by the news of Rush returning to the stage with drummer Anika Nilles, I take a look at the bands that managed to turn tragedy into a second life. email Big Rick at: | |||
| The Definitive Clash Bio? The Clash: Passion Is A Fashion Book Review | 09 juin 2026 | 00:08:27 | |
As The Clash approach their 50-year anniversary, a new essential book takes us back inside their mission, music, and mythology. And the deeper I got into it, the more I realized this isn't really a story about a punk band. It's a story about what happens when a group of musicians believe rock and roll can actually change something. email Big Rick at: | |||
| Ozzy as an AI Avatar: Tribute, Exploitation, or the Future of Rock? | 02 juin 2026 | 00:10:10 | |
Ozzy Osbourne may be coming back as an AI avatar, and the idea has everyone asking a very uncomfortable question: Is this a meaningful tribute, or has the rock legacy machine gone too far? This one gets into, fan connection, holograms, grief, voice cloning, and the future of dead rock stars in the AI age. Because once an artist can “talk back,” where do we draw the line between tribute, fantasy, and exploitation? And how does KISS play into all this? email Big Rick at: | |||
| Van Halen, The Clash, Jeff Beck, Soundgarden & More: 7 Rock Books on My Radar | 25 mai 2026 | 00:12:16 | |
Before you spend money on another rock ’n’ roll book, here's seven upcoming releases worth knowing about-from Van Halen, The Clash, Jeff Beck, Alice Cooper, Dave Mustaine, Paul Simon’s Graceland, and Soundgarden’s Kim Thayil. Find out which titles look essential, which are more niche, and which ones may actually deserve your time and money. email Big Rick at: | |||
| Power Ballads, Excess, and the Secret War for 80s Radio | 19 mai 2026 | 00:12:31 | |
A new book, Raised on Radio, looks at a controversial time in rock: 1976–1986, when Journey, Boston, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Def Leppard, Heart, and Toto ruled the airwaves. Many of the artists contribute to this oral history, and this episode looks not only at why the book is worth your time and money, but also asks: If critics pretty much dismissed most of these bands, why has their music prevailed? email Big Rick at: | |||
| Grateful Dead's Vault Surprises and Rush's 2112 at 50 | 05 mai 2026 | 00:10:21 | |
The Dead vault has split open and over 400 live recording have been released. But that is not all, every Tuesday new shows are coming. Also, how did Rush save their career and come up with the masterpiece 2112? And speaking of live shows, todays episode wraps up with a look a rock n roll legend you have never heard of, who is responsible for over 10,000 live recording. *Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book and Documentaries news sent to your inbox? New editions come out on the last Friday of the month featuring all the book buzz and doc news, recently released titles, top 5 lists, and entry into ALL giveaways and more. This month's giveaway-The Rolling Stones biography by Bob Spitz!! Enter here email Big Rick at: | |||
| The Rolling Stones-The Greatest Rock n Roll Story Ever Told | 28 avr. 2026 | 00:12:27 | |
Reviewing the greatest story ever told about a rock n roll band. A new 700 page book dares to breathe new life into a famous old tale. Plus- Frampton, Iron Maiden, CSN, Gregg Allman and Billy Preston documentary news not to miss! *Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book and Documentaries news sent to your inbox? New editions come out on the last Friday of the month featuring all the book buzz and doc news, recently released titles, top 5 lists, and entry into ALL giveaways and more. This month's giveaway-The Rolling Stones biography by Bob Spitz!! Enter here email Big Rick at: | |||
| Gregg Allman documentary is coming, plus a Rolling Stones biography not to miss | 21 avr. 2026 | 00:13:52 | |
The news has finally broken on the new Gregg Allman documentary. What am I looking for from this one? The list is pretty long. I also take a peek inside the new Rolling Stones biography and wrap the show with a discussion about a documentary that has instantly become a must-see. *Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book and Documentaries news sent to your inbox? New editions come out on the last Friday of the month featuring all the book buzz and doc news, recently released titles, top 5 lists, and entry into ALL giveaways and more. This month's giveaway-The Rolling Stones biography by Bob Spitz!! email Big Rick at: | |||
| Springsteen Tour, Billy Idol doc, and the Tom Petty Estate | 14 avr. 2026 | 00:11:50 | |
Springsteen is doing something never done before in rock n roll. Billy Idol is telling tales of survival, and the Tom Petty estate is cooking up something special for this years 50th anniversary of the band. email Big Rick at: | |||
| Jerry Garcia’s Tiger, Melissa Auf der Maur, and the Return of Crossroads | 07 avr. 2026 | 00:11:35 | |
In this episode of Rock Talk Studio, I look at three stories that each reveal something bigger about rock history and culture. First, I explore the sale of Jerry Garcia’s iconic Tiger guitar and what it represents as one of the most significant artifacts in rock and roll history. Then I turn to Melissa Auf der Maur’s new memoir, Even the Good Girls Will Cry, and the intimate, personal perspective it brings to the mythology, chaos, and emotional texture of the ’90s alternative scene. Finally, I discuss the announcement of the Crossroads Guitar Festival and why it continues to matter as a celebration of blues roots, classic rock, and guitar-driven music across generations. email Big Rick at: | |||
| Reassessing the Origin of the Red Hot Chili Peppers | 31 mars 2026 | 00:10:00 | |
This new documentary The Rise of The Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother Hillel tells the real story behind the formation of the band. email Big Rick at: | |||
| From Woodstock to Nirvana: Inside the Rock ’n’ Roll Business with Danny Goldberg | 24 mars 2026 | 00:08:55 | |
Part industry insider guide and part artist driven storytelling, the Bumping Into Geniuses book by Danny Goldberg explores record labels, management deals, PR battles, and power shifts-while also offering up close portraits of Goldberg’s relationships with artists like Led Zeppelin, Stevie Nicks, Bruce Springsteen, Nirvana, Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne, and Warren Zevon. email Big Rick at: | |||
| Rolling Stones 1969 Tour and Toni Iommi - Book and Doc Reviews | 17 mars 2026 | 00:10:39 | |
It's a two for one show. A new Rolling Stones book that focuses on the 1969 US tour. And a new documentary about the Godfather of Heavy Metal -Toni Iommi. *Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book and Documentaries news sent to your inbox? New editions come out on the last Friday of the month featuring all the book buzz and doc news, recently released titles, top 5 lists, and entry into ALL giveaways and more. This month's giveaway-Kiss 76 book! Sign up for the FREE monthly BLAST!! newsletter- right here email Big Rick at: | |||
| Paul McCartney creates life after The Beatles- Man on The Run Documentary Review | 10 mars 2026 | 00:09:59 | |
An engaging rock doc that uses Paul's voice, archives, and memories to explain how he created a new life for himself and his wife, right after the Beatles. *Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book and Documentaries news sent to your inbox? New editions come out on the last Friday of the month featuring all the book buzz and doc news, recently released titles, top 5 lists, and entry into ALL giveaways and more. This month's giveaway-Kiss 76 book! Sign up for the FREE monthly BLAST!! newsletter- right here email Big Rick at: | |||
| KISS Best Records and Best Year -KISS 76 Book Review | 24 févr. 2026 | 00:08:21 | |
Kiss reached uncharted territory amongst rock n roll bands in the 70's. This new book KISS 76, brakes down the twelve months that changed their career. *Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book and Documentaries news sent to your inbox? New editions come out on the last Friday of the month featuring all the book buzz and doc news, recently released titles, top 5 lists, and entry into ALL giveaways and more. This month's giveaway-Kiss 76 book! Sign up for the FREE monthly BLAST!! newsletter- right here email Big Rick at: | |||
| I was not ready for this type of Eddie Vedder Documentary-"A Matter of Time" Doc Review | 17 févr. 2026 | 00:08:25 | |
This was one of the most intense documentaries I've ever seen –and one of the most beautiful and touching at the same time. *Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book and Documentaries news sent to your inbox? New editions come out on the last Friday of the month featuring all the book buzz and doc news, recently released titles, top 5 lists, and entry into ALL giveaways and more. This month's giveaway- David Glimour book Luck and Strange: Studio/Live Sign up for the FREE monthly BLAST!! newsletter- right here email Big Rick at: | |||
| The Beatles Projects Worth Your Time Right Now | 10 févr. 2026 | 00:10:01 | |
Beatles Time Travel? Politics? Peter Jackson? And the Only Full Lennon Concert: New Beatles Content Everywhere-Here’s What’s Actually Worth Watching. *Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book and Documentaries news sent to your inbox? New editions come out on the last Friday of the month featuring all the book buzz and doc news, recently released titles, top 5 lists, and entry into ALL giveaways and more. This month's giveaway- David Glimour book Luck and Strange: Studio/Live Sign up for the FREE monthly BLAST!! newsletter- right here email Big Rick at: | |||
| Grateful Dead Book and Docs: The Definitive List | 03 févr. 2026 | 00:14:02 | |
The rock n roll books and docs that define the Grateful Dead. This is a bonus episode that celebrates no only the life of Bobby Weir, but also Jerry Garcia, Phil Lesh, Bill Kreutzmann, and Mickey Hart. The where to go list for a great Grateful Dead book or documentary. *Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book and Documentaries news sent to your inbox? New editions come out on the last Friday of the month featuring all the book buzz and doc news, recently released titles, top 5 lists, and entry into ALL giveaways and more. This month's giveaway- David Glimour book Luck and Strange: Studio/Live Sign up for the FREE monthly BLAST!! newsletter- right here email Big Rick at: | |||
| David Gilmour's Secret Weapon- Luck and Strange Studio/Live Book Review | 27 janv. 2026 | 00:09:44 | |
When people talk about Pink Floyd and David Gilmour, there’s one creative force almost always left out of the conversation, and without her, Pink Floyd’s Division Bell album doesn’t sound the same. Her name is Polly Samson. And this new book, Luck and Strange: Studio / Live, documents the album, rehearsals, and tour, told entirely through Polly Samson’s photographs. *Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book and Documentaries news sent to your inbox? New editions come out on the last Friday of the month featuring all the book buzz and doc news, recently released titles, top 5 lists, and entry into ALL giveaways and more. Sign up for the FREE monthly BLAST!! newsletter- right here email Big Rick at: | |||
| What Insomnia Reveals About Robbie Robertson’s Most Turbulent Years (Book Review) | 22 janv. 2026 | 00:13:53 | |
Robbie Robertson’s Insomnia isn’t an easy or casual read, but it offers a raw look at the years immediately following The Last Waltz, when his world, and identity, were coming apart. In this episode, I break down the book’s revelations about Robertson’s bond with Martin Scorsese, the Band fallout, and why parts of this memoir still divide longtime fans. *Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book and Documentaries news sent to your inbox? New editions come out on the last Friday of the month featuring all the book buzz and doc news, recently released titles, top 5 lists, and entry into ALL giveaways and more. Sign up for the FREE monthly BLAST!! newsletter- right here email Big Rick at: | |||
| The Top 10 Rock n Roll Documentaries of 2025 | 13 janv. 2026 | 00:16:52 | |
The Top 10 Rock n Roll Documentaries of 2025. Including the pick for the number one doc of the year, which took me a long time to come to grips with. *Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book and Documentaries news sent to your inbox? New editions come out on the last Friday of the month featuring all the book buzz and doc news, recently released titles, top 5 lists, and entry into ALL giveaways and more. Sign up for the FREE monthly BLAST!! newsletter- right here email Big Rick at: | |||
| The Top 10 Rock n Roll Books of 2025 | 06 janv. 2026 | 00:15:27 | |
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 editions come out on the last Friday of the month featuring all the book buzz and doc news, recently released titles, top 5 lists, and entry into ALL giveaways and more. Sign up for the FREE monthly BLAST!! newsletter- right here email Big Rick at: | |||
| 2025 Rock n Roll Documentary of the Year | 30 déc. 2025 | 00:08:38 | |
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 year award. And, how it was able to beat out the great documentary Becoming Led Zeppelin! *Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book and Documentaries news sent to your inbox? Sign up for the FREE monthly BLAST!! newsletter- right here Subscribe now and get the BONUS newsletter featuring the first annual Rock Talk Studio Holiday Shopping Guide! email Big Rick at: | |||
| 2025 Rock n Roll Book of The Year | 23 déc. 2025 | 00:10:10 | |
The 2025 Book of the Year Award goes to: Heartbreaker by Mike Campbell and Ari Surdoval 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 book of the year award. Spoiler: Every Tom Petty fan will want to buy this book!! *Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book and Documentaries news sent to your inbox? Sign up for the FREE monthly BLAST!! newsletter- right here Subscribe now and get the BONUS newsletter featuring the first annual Rock Talk Studio Holiday Shopping Guide! email Big Rick at: | |||
| The Best Rock n Roll Books and Documentaries of 2025 | 16 déc. 2025 | 00:16:35 | |
The third annual Rock Talk Studio best book and doc awards for 2025. The categories are: Book and Doc of the Year Best Book and Doc about a Band Best Book and Doc about a Band Member Best Book and Doc not about a Band or Band Member *Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book and Documentaries news sent to your inbox? Sign up for the FREE monthly BLAST!! newsletter- right here Subscribe now and get the BONUS newsletter featuring the first annual Rock Talk Studio Holiday Shopping Guide! email Big Rick at: | |||
| Patti Smith: Bread of Angels Book Review | 09 déc. 2025 | 00:09:08 | |
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 beyond fame. *Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book and Documentaries news sent to your inbox? Sign up for the FREE monthly BLAST!! newsletter- right here Subscribe now and get the BONUS newsletter featuring the first annual Rock Talk Studio Holiday Shopping Guide! email Big Rick at: | |||
| Tom Petty, Pearl Jam, Annie Lennox, and Bon Jovi - Coffee Table Style Book Recommendations | 02 déc. 2025 | 00:13:44 | |
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 Roll Book and Documentaries news sent to your inbox? Sign up for the FREE monthly BLAST!! newsletter- right here Subscribe now and get the BONUS newsletter featuring the first annual Rock Talk Studio Holiday Shopping Guide! email Big Rick at: | |||
| Cameron Crowe memoir The Uncool- Book Review | 25 nov. 2025 | 00:11:38 | |
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 Page, Ronnie Van Zant, Joni Mitchell, Glen Fry- to name a few, at the age of 15!! *Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book and Documentaries news sent to your inbox? Sign up for the FREE monthly BLAST!! newsletter- right here New editions come out on the last Friday of the month featuring all the book buzz and doc news, recently released titles, top 5 lists, and entry into ALL giveaways and more. email Big Rick at: | |||
| Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere Review | 18 nov. 2025 | 00:13:07 | |
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. *Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book and Documentaries news sent to your inbox? Sign up for the FREE monthly BLAST!! newsletter- right here New editions come out on the last Friday of the month featuring all the book buzz and doc news, recently released titles, top 5 lists, and entry into ALL giveaways and more. email Big Rick at: | |||
| The Truth Behind Ozzy's Final Years | 04 nov. 2025 | 00:09:43 | |
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 Book and Documentaries news sent to your inbox? Sign up for the FREE monthly BLAST!! newsletter- right here New editions come out on the last Friday of the month featuring all the book buzz and doc news, recently released titles, top 5 lists, and entry into ALL giveaways and more. email Big Rick at: | |||
| The 90's Alt-Rock Revolution -What Really Happened | 28 oct. 2025 | 00:10:38 | |
Alternative For The Masses: The 90's Alt-Rock Revolution Book Review Writer 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 mainstream. Prato gives space to the entire ecosystem that made the movement matter. This is a very deep oral history that looks at the chaotic, creative shift that completely rewired what rock could sound and feel like. Want to win a free copy of the new book Oasis: Trying To Find A Way Out of Nowhere? Sign up to enter the giveaway right here. *Reminder this is for US citizens only* email Big Rick at: | |||
| Oasis: Trying To Find A Way Out of Nowhere - Book Review | 21 oct. 2025 | 00:08:46 | |
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 photographer. 557 photos, 30+ years of access. From candid backstage chaos to arena-size pandemonium, every shot tells a story. *This episode is sponsored by Thames & Hudson who is sending me over a free book to give away. Want to win a free copy of the new book Oasis: Trying To Find A Way Out of Nowhere? It's easy, just send me an email to sign up. You can find a link to my email address below. *Reminder this is for US citizens only* email Big Rick at: | |||
| Rock n Roll Book and Doc Recommendations for Paul McCartney, Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen, The Grateful Dead and more. | 14 oct. 2025 | 00:15:44 | |
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 great recommendations to check out! Want to win a free copy of the new book Iron Maiden: Infinite Dreams? Sign up to enter the giveaway right here *Reminder this is for US citizens only* email Big Rick at: | |||
| Iron Maiden: Infinite Dreams Book Review | 07 oct. 2025 | 00:09:58 | |
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 the presentation is just top notch. And, it goes without saying... Iron Maiden fans are in for a treat with this one! *This episode is sponsored by Thames & Hudson who is sending me over a free book to give away. Want to win a free copy of the new book Iron Maiden: Infinite Dreams? It's easy, just send me an email to sign up. You can find a link to my email address below. *Reminder this is for US citizens only* email Big Rick at: | |||
| Lilith Fair: Behind The Scenes of this All Women Festival | 30 sept. 2025 | 00:12:58 | |
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 N Roll Book and Documentaries news sent to your inbox? Sign up for the FREE monthly BLAST!! newsletter- right here New editions come out on the last Friday of the month featuring all the book buzz and doc news, recently released titles, top 5 lists, and entry into ALL giveaways and more. email Big Rick at: | |||
| The Cars 3 surviving members help tell the bands long awaited story | 23 sept. 2025 | 00:09:30 | |
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 a must read. *Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book and Documentaries news sent to your inbox? Sign up for the FREE monthly BLAST!! newsletter- right here New editions come out on the last Friday of the month featuring all the book buzz and doc news, recently released titles, top 5 lists, and entry into ALL giveaways and more. email Big Rick at: | |||