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The Best Books About New York City Rock 'n' Roll? Start Here

August 04, 2026 • Your Host: Big Rick • Episode 128

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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.

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