I have had this book in my want to read list since April. It’s Lisa Marie’s words, but her daughter, Riley, had to finish it as Lisa passed away before it could be completed. Because of that, I sometimes had to stop reading it and think about whose words was I reading at that moment….
Tag: Music Book Reviews
Carl Perkins: The King of Rockabilly – by Jeff Apter
I got this book from NetGalley, so I can read and review it before it’s published. As a music fan, I knew who Carl Perkins was and was interested in learning more about him. Plus, The Beatles covered some of his songs and The Beatles were my favorite band for a very long time. I…
Drums & Demons: The Tragic Journey of Jim Gordon – by Joel Selvin
I have read quite a few music books lately, and Jim Gordon, a drummer has been mentioned. So, when I saw this book about him, I was definitely intrigued and wanted to learn more about him. He ended up being the best studio drummer, and I had to stop reading the book quite often and…
The Spamalot Diaries – Eric Idle
I got this book from Netgalley so I can read and review it before it’s published. Now, I have seen Spamalot twice (once in NY and once locally in town), and it’s one of my favorites (right along the same line as The Producers). This book is written in a diary format, and I truly…
Knock! Knock! Knock! On Wood – by Eddie Floyd
I wouldn’t have known who Eddie Floyd was had it not been for my 7 year old son. Let me quickly explain… He likes music as much as I do and somehow, he ended up with a song called Big Bird by Eddie Floyd in his library. He likes the instruments and the song itself….