Rock Talk Studio

09/14/2025

When I ask people what is their favorite rock ‘n’ roll movie-Almost Famous is usually the answer. The film came out 25 years ago today🤘Can’t wait to read Cameron Crowe’s memoir. It’s heading our way October 28.

09/01/2025

The August book and doc recommendations🤘 August was a strong month! You can learn more about these titles by checking out the Rock Talk Studio podcast. Take em for a test drive see if they are for you🤘

07/28/2025

Here’s what you get:

-How the jam band scene exploded in the late ‘80s and ‘90s—from Princeton to Athens (Widespread Panic), Vermont (Phish), and Charlottesville (Dave Matthews Band).

-Why the culture of taping live shows was both a gift and a headache for bands and labels alike.

-What happened when Jerry Garcia died and how it shifted the jam band ecosystem almost overnight.

-Candid memories and quotes from Trey Anastasio, John Popper, Derek Trucks, Steve Lillywhite, Dave Matthews, Karl Denson, John Medeski, and more. If you want more- check out the full review of this highly recommended book on the Rock Talk Studio podcast.

07/12/2025

Ozzy announced his second memoir will be out in October.
The first memoir “I Am Ozzy” was a decent read.
Round two?
I’m in🤘

07/09/2025

We just might have a challenger to “ Becoming Led Zeppelin” for best rock doc in 2025.

06/25/2025

With today being Global Beatles day I wanted to recommend a very unique and incredibly informative Beatles book to you.

It’s the story of drummer Jimmy Nicol, who filled in for Ringo for 13 days -then basically disappeared.

Enter writer Jim Berkenstadt, the rock n roll detective, whose investigation finally answers the question of not only what happened to Jimmy, but is he still alive.

If you’re going to pick it up- grab the 60th anniversary issue that came out last year. It features newly discovered details

06/20/2025

Looking for a new rock n roll book that-

🤘Looks at the how behind the hits.

It doesn’t just name drop albums- it shows how they were built from the ground up, from gear tweaks to genius level studio tricks

🤘Love a little chaos with your creativity?

With this one you get over the top partying, all night sessions and egos the size of hotel suites - this is the 1970s music scene in full throttle. 

🤘Check out-

🤘”Buzz Me In: Inside The Record Plant Studios
Martin Porter Record Plant Diaries Thames & Hudson

06/19/2025

This weeks recommended title is🔥
If you like a little chaos with your creativity- this is the 70’s music scene in full throttle!
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Record Plant Diaries
Thames & Hudson

Buzz Me In: Inside The Record Plant Studio chronicles how two men (with a little help from Hendrix) built the go-to recording hub of the decade. Over-the-top partying, tight deadlines, all-night sessions, and egos the size of hotel suites — this i...

05/25/2025

The Band had many voices, but one always sounded like it came from somewhere else.
Raw. Broken.Beautiful.
That was Manuel

🤘New Book🤘
Richard Manual: His life and Music, from The Hawks and Bob Dylan to the Band
Talk From The Rock Room
Schiffer Publishing

05/08/2025

Haven’t heard Stevie Nicks sound this good in years!

Fire Aid concert on Netflix 

05/08/2025

When an author takes the time to respond like this, it’s the highest compliment I could ask for. Humbled and thankful!!
David Leaf The Omnibus Publishing

04/29/2025

You get a choice of three docs
-Becoming Led Zeppelin
-Being Led Zeppelin- from the third album to the end.
- End of Led Zeppelin - all the solo projects, Live Aid, Celebration Day reunion etc
Which one do you want to see the most?