music industry books are always exciting
355373
love these books and the music industry is the most compelling business on the planet because sharks be getting there enron on everyday and folks turn the other way and this book is a pre dater to what and how digitla downlaods, the RIAA,etc.. in the business manipulate sales and numbers, except back in the day you ship it and used calculators to hype up acts and Products. this book takes you into the boardroom and what went down at all and any costs. this book is like reading the movie boogie nights and you can see it all go down. Neil Bogart ran things like he was a Don on the Sho Nuff. they had a great label of acts and the stories are wild, highly enjoyable from start to finish and this is the real deal at a successful label.

the music industry has its own game of Monopoly and the Artist never comes out on top. another book that keeps it on the real.
4254067
One of the BEST BOOKS I have seen in the music industry in a long time. So much emotion. Depth. Passion. I seriously am ordering another one because mine is now getting shredded due to me showing everyone. Get this one. Add it to your collection.  Beautiful !!!
2534788
Once again, Bobby has created a roadmap for navigating the music business.  This is the latest, most up to date resource out there.  If you are an artist looking for an easy to read, thorough resource, buy this book.  It's the best of its kind published to date!
308634
What a great read. I have been and on and off wannabe musician for 20 years and this book has opened my eyes. It really covers the basis of the music industry and what you need far and beyond musical talent.  Also a fun and easy read. Great stories about the authors relationships and run ins with some really big names. 5 stars. Great Christmas gift for musicians, those who want to be in the business and people who love music in general.
3494115
I enjoy music and the music business. Although I have never knowingly heard any music from Todd Snider , I heard about the book on Imus. I usually like his recommendations. He was right, the book is about the music business and I found it insightful ,funny and eye opening. Todd Snider has a winner . B- double o- k- Book run. Could be a song in there somewhere !
2652555
I liked the book.  I love to read about the music industry.  It is very interesting how bands start and why bands start, and end.  Nash has been involved at a high level of music for a very long time. and it was fun to read about the ins and outs of writing, recording, touring, fighting, and all the stuff that we would all probably be doing given a chance.  I learned quite a bit about the Hollies that I did not know.  I must admit, and others have commented on this, that I have never read a book with so many "I" and "Me" references.  Not necessarily unwarranted, but a little off-putting.  While I agree that Nash was the person who contributed least to CSNY, it turns out that he was responsible for more of the "good" CSNY music than I had previously thought.  Also, although I know Steven Stills is an amazingly talented musician, I have never been a big fan of his songwriting, and nothing in this book changed that.
3473551
Music books are plentiful but books that really get into the meat and potatoes of a genre like Lounge and Space Age Bachelor Pad music are few and far between.  James Spencer aims to fix that with his NEW book Soundscape  The Space Age Bachelor Pad Music Companion.  At 218 pages the book is more like an encyclopedia for sound nerds.  It fills the gap on a genre that has been seriously neglected by the mass media. Listed in alphabetical order you will find everyone from Leo Addeo to Si Zentner.  I love this approach and it makes the book easily searchable.  Each artist is represented by an album from their discography that best represents the Space Age theme.  Its a fun romp through the earliest records like Les Baxters Music Out of the Moon to more up to date artists like Joey Altruda.

If you are interested in taking your knowledge to the next level this book is essential.

Jeff Chenault
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As always, Eddie Trunk's no nonsense approach to writing and his vast knowledge of Hard Rock & Heavy Metal trivia is always inspiring. Following on from Volume I, this book showcases awesome bands and artists across the heavier genres.  I couldn't put it down.  This is a must read for all 'Metal Heads'.
2913517
I have several of his books. You can buy just one of his and stay with it as there is always a lot of information. I  tend to jump from book to book and get nuggets from each. I have a thick head when it comes to music theory but he seems to be getting some of it into my brain. His songs are easier to play along than some that use delay if you are following the tablature. Detailed in that he shows you the up and downs of striking the notes.
1228948
The book is well organized and fun to read. Lots of gorgeous pictures and history of the evolution of the musical genre.
266887
I find myself referencing this book all the time. It's a great book to having your music therapy library.
4545381
Nice large, heavy book that will stay open at whatever song you are playing.  Songs from all different genre here.
4882446
Love these books. Awesome having a back up reference to learning the songs.
Also list Randy's gear if you want to recreate his sound. Obviously written by a fan, and that also makes it better.
1889617
Over the years, I've read dozens of music industry  books.  This book has to go to the top of the list for history and entertainment, that covers a time like no other on the planet.
694367
I've always wanted to learn to read music and this is getting me on my way.  This is the best author out there bar none.  Don't listen to all the Berklee snobs.  This is right up there.  Not much else to say.  If you want to read music get this book.
4022069
I picked this book up the first day it was on sale, based on some reviews in Guitar Aficionado. I'm about half way through and am not disappointed at all.
Instead of a typical rock musician bio that details tours (throwing TV's out the hotel window, nailing groupies, etc) and provides little more than paraphrased reviews of earlier songs, this is a book that would appeal to the guitarist and/or true fan of Page. I loved the duo interviews with Page and Beck or Page and Jack White; Page's words on which guitar/effect he used for which song or album; or his interest in the occult, production methods, and musical influences.
It would be nice if all music bios were like this (I'm thinking of Keith's autobiography from several years ago which, while fun to read, was very little on the stuff that would be of interest to the guitar/musician fan).
So have fun with this book. Keep it on your music bookshelf.
And if you don't have a 58/59 Les Paul yet (or even a dragon-styled telecaster) after reading this book you just might!
4270009
Good quality book with some very interesting music.