Rock Talk Studio: Rock 'n' Roll Book and Doc Reviews
The podcast that reviews, previews, and recommends rock 'n' roll books and documentaries from classic rock music legends. Join host Big Rick as he spotlights all the new rock 'n' roll books and docs from the most iconic rock bands in history and points out where to go for the good stuff.
Episodes
45 episodes
Robert Hunter's The Silver Snarling Trumpet Book Review
Win the new Robyn Hitchcock memoir 1967, and the new Rush book- Rush at 50, simply by signing up for the free monthly BLAST!! Shoot me an email at info@rocktalkstudio.com to enter!Today’s episode looks at how the partnership ...
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Episode 45
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11:08
Alex Van Halen Memoir: Brothers Book Review
The most highly anticipated rock n roll book of the year is out. Alex Van Halen's memoir is a love letter to his brother Ed. Did it live up to the hype? And did the 240 pages tell the whole story? *Sign up to win the new Rush book: <...
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Episode 44
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12:24
Road Diary:Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band Documentary Review
The band has been together for close to 50 years. They haven't toured in 6 years. Why is this set list so important? Road Diary-Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band is a rock n roll documentary that incapsulates everything that makes a Sprin...
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Episode 43
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15:00
Rock 'n' Roll Book and Documentary News for October 2024
Here's all the latest book buzz and documentary news you don't want to miss! Projects from The Beatles, Bachman Turner Overdrive, The Tragically Hip, Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band and Elton John to name a few are featured on this mont...
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Episode 42
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11:38
Mind Games: John Lennon and Yoko Ono Rock ‘n’ Roll Book Review
Is there really anything more to learn about John Lennon and Yoko Ono? Mind Games the book answers that questions with the inclusion of never before seen essays, documents, hand written lyrics, and over 750 photos. This definitive exploration i...
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Episode 41
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11:36
1967: How I Got There and Why I Never Left By Robyn Hitchcock - Book Review
The oddest, interesting, quirky, unique rock n roll book I have ever read. EVER? Yes!1967: How I Got There and Why I Never Left by Robyn Hitchcock is a delightful read that takes you back to a special time in rock n roll history. Hitchcock ...
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Episode 40
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9:35
Conversations With Tom Petty - Rock ‘n’ Roll Book Review
This book is a treasure. Author Paul Zollo got a chance in 2004 and 2005 to sit and talk with Tom Petty, discussing his life and music. This book is a record of these conversation. We are so lucky to have a document like this that so deeply exp...
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Episode 39
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12:38
BONUS EPISODE: Rock n Roll Book and Documentary News
The latest news from Alex Van Halen's memoir "Brothers" plus news on projects from Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen, Rush, Yoko Ono and Paul McCartney to name a few. Catch up on all the book buzz and documentary news for the month of September!
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Episode 38
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13:44
Traveling: On The Path Of Joni Mitchell Book Review
This book was a little outside of the usual rock n roll books I review. But I took a chance. And because of the unique storytelling and interesting personal path author Ann Powers took to tell the story, I found myself engaged throughout. This ...
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Episode 37
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12:46
Learning To Live Together The Return of Mad Dogs and Englishmen Doc Review
The iconic music doc and album, Joe Cocker's Mad Dogs and Englishmen, gets a well deserved follow up in this new documentary "Learning To Live Together: The Return of Mad Dogs and Englishmen" 50 years later the Tedeschi Trucks band put together...
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Episode 36
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12:36
I Don't Want To Go Home - The Oral History of The Stone Pony Book Review
Is the Stone Pony the most iconic rock n roll bar in America? I dive into the oral history of this still standing Asbury Park New Jersey landmark that uses quotes from Bruce Springsteen, Steven Van Zant, Patti Smith, Zack Wylde, Tom Morello and...
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Episode 35
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17:39
Prince and Purple Rain 40 Years Book Review
There is only one movie of this immense caliber that was inspired by songs that served as the soundtrack for the movie. And there was only one Prince. This beautifully put together coffee style book does the legacy of the Purple One justice by ...
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Episode 34
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12:12
DLR Book How David Lee Roth Changed The World Book Review
David Lee Roths' crazy manic muse is unmatched in rock n roll. There are very few who can keep up to his always on personality and this book does it best to track down anyone who tried. This episode digs into the DLR Book - How David Lee Roth C...
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Episode 33
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16:58
Revival 69 - The Concert That Rocked The World - Documentary Review.
One of the greatest concerts of all time that most know very little about. This new doc, Revival 69 - the Concert That Rocked The World, brings unprecedented live footage and a story like no other to finally expose this amazing moment in rock n...
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Episode 32
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20:00
Chris Stein Under A Rock Book Review
Chris Stein tells the other side of the Blondie story in his new memoir. Gritty New York City tales from the 70's and 80's bring you right into the CBGB scene. This episodes also includes book and doc news about new projects featuring ...
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Episode 31
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13:33
Stevie Van Zant - Disciple Documentary Review
Stevie Van Zant Disciple documentary needs over two hours to tell the story of one of rock's most accomplished careers. Guest appearances by Paul McCartney, Jackson Browne, Peter Wolf, and of course Bruce himself take this doc over the top. It'...
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Episode 30
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16:48
The Beatle Who Vanished Book Review
For 13 days he was a Beatles. He actually saved the Beatles first world tour. He was 24 years old. And then he was gone. And most people don’t even know his name.How is it possible that drummer Jimmie Nicol could simply vanish after p...
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Episode 29
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15:09
Soul Serenade: King Curtis and His Immortal Saxophone Rock 'n' Roll Book Review
King Curtis played with Buddy Holly. Jimi Hendrix joined King's band. He opened for the Beatles at Shea Stadium. One of his best friends was Duane Allman. There is a ton of rock n roll tales told in the new book Soul Serenade: King Curtis and h...
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Episode 28
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14:02
Let It Be film review plus all the latest rock n roll book and documentary news
I already saw the Peter Jackson masterpiece “Get Back” why should I watch the film “Let It Be?” “Let It Be” the 1970 film has been remastered and is finally released in it’s original state, I look at it’s significance and give it a rating I hav...
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Episode 27
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16:30
Catching Fire-The Story of Anita Pallenberg documentary review
Anita Pallenberg was a major influence on the Rolling Stones; so much so that it jeopardized her career, family and life. I explore the depth of her story in the new doc Catching Fire. Plus, big news on three new documentaries just announ...
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Episode 26
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15:19
Carlos Santana doc review and all the new book buzz and documentary news
“Carlos” the documentary delivers a look at one of rock’s greatest guitarist. How personal does it get, is it deep enough? And yes, the Woodstock experience is explained. Plus! Details on a new Grateful Dead book -easily the most unique book I ...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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15:56
BONUS EPISODE - All the latest rock n roll book and documentary news
Here’s the latest news about projects on Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, The Beach Boys, Bob Marley and the sequel to a 1984 rock n roll movie classic.This is the bonus episode, a continuation of the conversation about all the latest news ...
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Episode 24
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12:39
She's a Badass: Women in Rock Shaping Feminism Rock n Roll Book Review
20 female rockers tell their war stories about the music industry and what they used to overcome every possible roadblock. Plus all the book buzz and doc news including a review of the most disturbing rock n roll book I have ever read!
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Episode 23
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21:41
The Immediate Family Rock n Roll Documentary Review
You might not know the players, but you have definitely rocked out to the records they played on. The Immediate Family documentary pulls the curtain back to expose who was responsible for a lot of that 70’s and 80’s sound. There was...
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Episode 22
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17:19
Geddy Lee’s My Effin Life Rock 'n' Roll Book Review
One of rock’s most endearing personalities Geddy Lee, tells the story of one of rocks best three-piece bands. But, will a non-Rush fan find value with this book? The review looks at all sides of what Geddy’s book has to offer and gives up a sur...
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Episode 21
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