I have in my Barnes & Noble cart Ace & Peters book. So for $7 more I get free shipping. So what other music book would people here suggesthttp://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,924810,924810#msg-924810Wed, 22 May 2013 18:02:32 +1000 Phorum 5.2.16 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,924810,924931#msg-924931 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,924810,924931#msg-924931 Concert Queen NoticeboardSun, 30 Dec 2012 01:54:28 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,924810,924911#msg-924911 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,924810,924911#msg-924911 chessiecat65 NoticeboardSat, 29 Dec 2012 11:35:50 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,924810,924900#msg-924900 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,924810,924900#msg-924900
As for biogs - Mick Walls Axl Rose and Led Zep books are very good, as it Mark Putterfords Phil Lynott: The Rocker. Peter Dogett's There's A Riot Going On is an interesting look at the (supposedly) revolutionary bands of the 60s. Charles Shaar Murrays Crosstown Traffic is also intersting - mainly a Hendrix biography but tries to put him into context.

Just finished Andy Kershaws book (No Off Switch): funny and honest account of his rise from dealing with the likes of Bob Geldoff and painting the Rolling Stones fence to fellow Radio 1 DJs and bosses, then onto finding music and reporting from far flung places.]]> Someone-else NoticeboardSat, 29 Dec 2012 09:10:49 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,924810,924886#msg-924886 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,924810,924886#msg-924886 totobob NoticeboardSat, 29 Dec 2012 05:00:39 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,924810,924869#msg-924869 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,924810,924869#msg-924869
Any of Martin's books, esp, the UFO, Rainbow, Dio and Thin Lizzy ones are excellent. And an Irish author called Alan Byrne has just written "Philip Lynott - Renegade of Thin Lizzy", which is an excellent look at Phil's life, a bit different from the usual Lizzy bios -it looks at the pressure that Phil was under as the main songwriter for Lizzy and also for his solo albums, and how that affected him.

Also Martin Turner (Wishbone Ash founder) has a book out called No Easy Road, which is a great read - talks about being a working musician from the 60s through to today, lots of great stories about touring and gigging with ZZ Top, Aerosmith, Joe Walsh, the Who, etc]]> richierich NoticeboardSat, 29 Dec 2012 00:35:10 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,924810,924863#msg-924863 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,924810,924863#msg-924863More about the music and history of the band rather than all the sex drugs etc that you usually get.
May be the best music Bio I have read and I have read a lot of them]]> bridgeofsighs NoticeboardFri, 28 Dec 2012 23:41:52 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,924810,924862#msg-924862 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,924810,924862#msg-924862 juliocruz NoticeboardFri, 28 Dec 2012 23:39:53 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,924810,924848#msg-924848 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,924810,924848#msg-924848 Alex NoticeboardFri, 28 Dec 2012 21:37:34 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,924810,924847#msg-924847 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,924810,924847#msg-924847
There's almost a little too much focus on the Nirvana period and perhaps the early years, personally I wished Paul could have dedicated at least the final third of the book on Foo Fighters and delved deeper into the albums material, the book as is does feel a little pushed for space come books end...

But that aside Paul Brannigan has real insight, has researched thoroughly, is a magnificent writer and has delivered a great read.

Rating 9/10]]> Wardy NoticeboardFri, 28 Dec 2012 21:00:40 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,924810,924845#msg-924845 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,924810,924845#msg-924845Enter Night - Metallica by Mike Wall
Hell Ain't A Bad Place to Be - AC/DC by Mick Wall
My Bass And Other Animals - Guy Pratt (Whitesnake, Roxy Music, Madonna, Michael Jackson, etc.) - brilliant
Hell Bent For Leather - Confession of a Heavy Metal Addict by Seb Hunter (all of his books are really good by the way).

Ace's is not bad. Haven't read Peter's.]]> Laurent NoticeboardFri, 28 Dec 2012 20:56:43 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,924810,924841#msg-924841 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,924810,924841#msg-924841
A terrific read.....

Paul]]> pjs NoticeboardFri, 28 Dec 2012 19:57:05 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,924810,924837#msg-924837 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,924810,924837#msg-924837
Still waiting to read the Peter and ace books...good to hear Paul has one in the works as well.]]> kissgod NoticeboardFri, 28 Dec 2012 16:54:45 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,924810,924831#msg-924831 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,924810,924831#msg-924831SOme I think you should check out
Zakk Wylde's - Kind of silly, but tells some fun stories about being on the road.
Sammy Hagar is excellent
Hollywood - Rock of Ages (really fun read)
Steven Adler- Very Entertaining
Duff McKagan (haven't read this yet ,but I want to)
Dave Mustaine's book is great
Marilyn Manson - Not a fan of his music, but his book.
I also bought the new steven tyler book, but haven't read it yet.

I'm currently reading I'm with the band by Pamela Des Barres

Hope this helps.
-Rob]]> -Rob NoticeboardFri, 28 Dec 2012 12:19:19 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,924810,924821#msg-924821 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,924810,924821#msg-924821 Andrew NoticeboardFri, 28 Dec 2012 10:49:59 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,924810,924820#msg-924820 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,924810,924820#msg-924820
Rick Springfield's bio.]]> Andrew NoticeboardFri, 28 Dec 2012 10:49:24 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,924810,924810#msg-924810 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,924810,924810#msg-924810 Snake65 NoticeboardFri, 28 Dec 2012 10:14:31 +1100