Re: Books on Rock (SZC) (was Jimmy Page's Biography/Books on Rock (SZC)

[Constance VanBeek <vanbeekmusic@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Here are my top ten faves:

1) Diary Of A Rock And Roll Star (Ian Hunter), Ian's 'on-the-road' diary of 
Mott The Hoople's American tour in 1972. Written with humor, wry perception, 
intelligence and soul by the shaded one, this is hands down, the BEST book on 
rock and roll that I have ever read. 

2) All The Young Dudes (Campbell Devine)  Very in-depth bio on the Hooplers, 
although it seems a bit                               skewed towards Ian 
Hunter.  Dale Griffin (the drummer, Buffin) and Overend Watts (bass player) 
have distanced themselves from this book, although I think it's because the 
author C. Devine promised them approval rights before it got published, and 
neither of them saw the manuscript.  Still, one of my fave books, EVER!!

3) Heavy Load (David Clayton and Todd K. Smith)  Free biography 

4) Roomful of Mirrors (Chuck Cross)

5) Saucerful of Secrets:  The Pink Floyd Odyssey (Nicholas Schaffner)

6) Stoned (Andrew Loog Oldham)  another must-read!

7) Mystery Train (Greil Marcus)

8) Fargo Rock City: A Heavy Metal Odyssey in Rural North Dakota (Chuck 
Klosterman)

9) The Complete David Bowie (Nicholas Pegg)

10) (tied!):  Moonage Daydream (Mick Rock) Blood And Glitter (Mick Rock)
Not bios, per se, but two fascinating photography books by the great rock 
photographer.  MD has insights and observations of the Ziggy Stardust tour by 
David Bowie.

I definitely want to check out the other books you mentioned, Josh!

Keep groovin',

Constance

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Josh wrote:

>When it comes down to it, there are so few really great books on rock, and
>rock musicians. I'd like to know what you FBO'ers think are the best ones.
>Here are a few of mine: England's Dreaming (by Jon Savage), Sweet Soul Music
>(by Peter Guralnick), Mystery Train (by Greil Marcus), Roomful of Mirrors
>(by Chuck Cross), True Adventures of the Rolling Stones (by Stanley Booth),
>Chronicles: Volume 1 (by Bob Dylan).
>