Lisa S. Johnson Immortalizes Axes Like No One’s Done Before Sherry Thomas October 13, 2021 Books, Reviews Immortal Axes: Guitars That Rock is the undisputed champion of photo books. It clocks in at a little over five pounds and packs a powerful punch as it documents the instruments of B.B. King, Jimi Hendrix, and ... Read More...
“Music Is Not The Olympics” – The Oral History of EVH Sherry Thomas October 11, 2021 Books, Reviews Imagine you were invited to hang out and interview an icon. This happened quite a few times for Brad Tolinski and Chris Gill. For over thirty years, the two journalists would make the drive through th... Read More...
Mellencamp Is More Colorful Than Ever in New Book Sherry Thomas October 6, 2021 Books, Reviews Many people would say John Melllencamp got their attention when they heard “Jack and Diane," “Hurts So Good," or “Pink Houses." I took notice while watching the video for “The Authority Song." It was rebelliou... Read More...
How I Became an ‘Unrequited Infatuation’ – Or Read an Amazing Tell-All Sherry Thomas September 22, 2021 Books, Reviews Unrequited Infatuations begins with the main character hiding under a blanket in a car driving to an unknown destination in a country rife with hatred and division. It could easily take place in 2021, but this... Read More...
“Stop Smiling So Much!” – Diving Into Matt Sorum’s Autobiography Sherry Thomas September 20, 2021 Books, Reviews Chances are you have seen Matt Sorum a lot for the past few decades providing the backbeat to some of the greatest rock bands including Guns N’ Roses, Velvet Revolver, and The Cult. In Double Talkin’ Jive, he ... Read More...
Jay Jay French’s Memoir Teaches You That Freedom Lies in Your Heart Sherry Thomas September 15, 2021 Books, Reviews How did the hit-song “Hey Paula” turn little Johnny Segal from the Upper West Side of Manhattan into Jay Jay French, the founder, guitarist, and manager of the world famous heavy metal band, Twisted Sister?&nb... Read More...
Feel the Magic… Like a ‘Rainbow in the Dark’ Sherry Thomas September 1, 2021 Books, Reviews Ronnie James Dio is backstage at a sold-out show in Madison Square Garden. He just saw his name on the billboard outside as the headliner. This is the pinnacle of his career; something that he’s dreamed of for... Read More...
The Five Star Read That Is “Do You Feel Like I Do?” [Review] Debra Kate Schafer December 23, 2020 Albums, Reviews 2 Every once in a while, a book falls in your lap that makes you laugh, makes you cry, and leaves you feeling utterly inspired. Rarely is that book an autobiography, but it’s electrifying when it is. Do You Feel... Read More...
Book Review: ‘A Man Called Destruction: The Life And Music Of Alex Chilton’ by Holly George-Warren Josh Max April 9, 2014 Columns Alex Chilton, the 16-year-old lead singer of The Box Tops who spectacularly squandered his fame, money and talent and never again reached an equal measure of success following the 1960s hits “The Letter” an... Read More...
Book Review: Cooking Your Way To Gorgeous by Scott-Vincent Borba Nicole Calascibetta September 18, 2013 Columns For those interested in becoming a “Beauty Foodie,” Scott-Vincent Borba explains what to eat in order to make you beautiful from the inside out. In his new book, Cooking Your Way To Gorgeous, Borba offers t... Read More...
