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Booked On Rock with Eric Senich
Conversations with authors, musicians, and insiders revealing the stories behind classic rock's greatest songs, albums and artists.
Episodes
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichSurviving the Storm: The Resilient Journey of The Continental Drifters [Episode 217]
Sean Kelly & Mark Walton are this episode’s guests. Sean is the author of White Noise & Lightning: The Continental Drifters Story, the authorized biography of…
Booked On Rock with Eric Senich5-Minute Daily Music Mastery: Transforming Your Instrument & Singing Skills [Episode 216]
A first time guest to the podcast is Dan Spencer. He has over 10 years of music coaching experience and is the author of several books. He’s appeared as a…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichChasing Buttery Cake Ass: A Hilarious Hunt for Rock's Lost Legend [Episode 215]
This episode's guest is author, comedian, and musician Aug Stone. The audio version of his fictional comedy book from 2023 The Ballad Of Buttery Cake Ass has…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichCarry On: Exploring the Discography of Kansas [Episode 214]
Author Tim Durling is back, this time to talk about his brand new book LET IT BE YOUR GUIDE: The Kansas Album Review. Kansas rose to fame by the mid-70s with…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichReclaiming Mia Zapata's Legacy: A Conversation with Steve Moriarty of The Gits [Episode 213]
Our guest is Steve Moriarty, former drummer of the band The Gits and author of the new book Mia Zapata and The Gits: A Story of Art, Rock, and Revolution. The…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichThe Making Of Yes '90125' [Episode 212]
Stephen Lambe is the author of a brand new book part of Sonicbond’s Rock Classic series titled Yes 90125. Against the odds, 90125 became Yes’ best-selling…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichExploring U2: A Deep Dive Into Their Discography [Episode 211]
Aaron J. Sams is the author of the brand new book U2: Song By Song. Over forty years since their formation, U2 is one of the biggest bands in rock history with…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichBehind The Lens: Iconic Photos and Stories of Rock & Roll Legends [Episode 210]
Rock & roll journalist, author, and photographer Michael Goldberg is back on the podcast. He’s got a brand new book titled Jukebox: 1967-2023 Photographs…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichInside the Business of Music Publishing [Episode 209]
Our guest is veteran music publisher and industry expert Randall Wixen, who has just released the fifth edition of his book The Plain and Simple Guide To Music…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichFrom Mod Beginnings to Rock Legends: Exploring The Small Faces and Faces Discography [Episode 208]
Andrew Darlington is the author of the brand new book The Small Faces and The Faces: Every Album, Every Song. They started out as a mod fourpiece with Steve…
Booked On Rock with Eric Senich'Africa' and Beyond: Exploring Toto's Timeless Discography [Episode 207]
Preston Frazier is the author of the new book Toto: The Band, Not The Dog! A fan of Toto since he was in high school, Frazier has followed Toto across multiple…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichY&T Discography Deep Dive: An Album-By-Album Journey [Episode 206]
Author Tim Durling is back! Last time, we talked about his book UNSPOOLED: An Adventure in 8-Tracks [Episode 205]. This time, we get into Tim’s book DOWN FOR…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichUnearthed Treasures: A Deep Dive Into The Fascinating World Of 8-Track Collecting [Episode 205]
Author Tim Durling is a first-time guest and he’s here to talk about a few of his recent books. In this episode, we’ll cover his book UNSPOOLED: An Adventure…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichGreat White Guitarist Mark Kendall [Episode 204]
It’s another chapter in The Dialogue Series - A chill ‘n chat with authors, fellow podcasters, musicians, and more. Our guest is Great White guitarist and…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichUntold Stories From the Widows of Ronnie Van Zant, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Keith Moon & More [Episode 203]
Lori Tucker-Sullivan is a first-time guest. She’s the author of the new book I Can't Remember If I Cried: Rock Widows on Life, Love, and Legacy. The stories of…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichJammin' In July: A Deep Dive Into Grateful Dead July Concerts [Episode 202]
Author David Cain is a first-time guest. He’s the author of the brand new book Infinite Dead: A Daily Guide to Grateful Dead Concert Performances Volume 2…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichUnlocking The Mysteries Behind The Beatles' Iconic Sound [Episode 201]
Musician, producer, engineer, and author Jerry Hammack is a first-time guest. He’s on the show to talk about his new book The Beatles’ Recording Techniques…
Booked On Rock with Eric Senich50 Years Of Van Halen Unleashed [Episode 200]
Author Martin Popoff is the author of Van Halen at 50. To mark the band’s 50th anniversary, Martin has curated 50 significant milestones from the band’s…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichDaydream Believers: The Kaleidoscopic Journey of The Monkees [Episode 199]
Monkees historian Eric Lefcowitz is a first-time guest. He is the author of Monkee Business: The Revolutionary Made-For-TV Band. Originally published in 2013…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichWhen Doves Cry - Celebrating 40 Years of Prince's 'Purple Rain' Legacy [Episode 198]
This June marks the 40th anniversary of Prince’s Purple Rain album and film. To commemorate the anniversary, Motorbooks has released the book Prince and Purple…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichRock Chronicles: Joe Matera Unveils the Backstage and Beyond with Music Legends [Episode 197]
Joe Matera is a returning guest to the podcast. Joe has a brand new book titled Louder Than Words: Beyond The Backstage Pass. This is a follow-up to 2021’s…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichUnearthing Abandoned Albums & Favorite Reads with Keith R. Higgons [Episode 196]
It’s another chapter in The Dialogue Series - A chill ‘n chat with authors, fellow podcasters, musicians, and more. The guest in this episode is Keith R…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichRhythms to Ruin: The Shocking Downfall of Rock's Greatest Drummer, Jim Gordon [Episode 195]
Author Joel Selvin talks about his new book Drums & Demons: The Tragic Journey of Jim Gordon. Jim Gordon has been called the greatest rock drummer of all time…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichBack To The Big Hair & Epic Riffs: Why 80s Hair Metal Still Rocks Our World [Episode 194]
This episode’s guest is author Steven Blush. His book American Hairmetal: Can’t Get Enough has just been released. This is an expanded edition of the book…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichThe Hollywood Geek Rock Scene Of The 90s & 2000s [Episode 193]
Writer/musician S.W. Lauden is this episode's guest to talk about a limited-edition vinyl LP compilation and oral history book called Generation Blue. The…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichU2's 'Pop' - A Lemon Or Overlooked Gem? [Episode 192]
Author Geoff Harkness returns to the podcast to discuss his latest book 40-Foot Lemon: The Complete Story of U2's Pop & PopMart. U2 had been on a decade-long…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichThe Complicated Life Of Skip Spence (Jefferson Airplane, Moby Grape) [Episode 191]
Cam Cobb is the author of Weighted Down: The Complicated Life of Skip Spence - the biography on the legendary '60s cult musician known for his time in…
Booked On Rock with Eric Senich"I Was An Acid-Fueled Teenage Dead Fiend!" [Episode 190]
Author Thomas "Nordy" Nordwall opens a window to the ways of the road and the extreme lengths Grateful Dead fans will go to, just to get that miracle ticket…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichRock & Roll Nightmares Come True with Author/Filmmaker Staci Layne Wilson [Episode 189]
It’s another chapter in The Dialogue Series - A chill ‘n chat with authors, fellow podcasters, musicians, and more. Our guest is award-winning filmmaker and…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichThe Outsiders Who Changed Modern Music [Episode 188]
Picking up where Samuel Johnson left off more than two centuries ago, Ray Robertson’s Lives of the Poets (with Guitars): Thirteen Outsiders Who Changed Modern…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichJourney's Rise, Fall, and Return [Episode 187]
Since exploding on the scene in the late 1970s, Journey has inspired generations of fans with hit after hit. But hidden under this rock ‘n’ roll glory is a…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichBruce Springsteen: Still "The Boss" After All These Years! [Episode 186]
Author Gillian G. Gaar is this episode's guest to talk about her brand-new book Springsteen @ 75. Through 75 career releases, performances, and accolades, this…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichThe Enduring Power Of AC/DC with Author Chris Sutton [Episode 185]
Author Chris Sutton has a new book as part of the Sonicbond On Track series called AC/DC: Every Album, Every Song. One of the greatest bands in rock history…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichA "Red" Hot Discussion Of Sammy Hagar, Van Halen & More with Darin Bristow & Brent Kinnaird [Episode 184]
It’s another chapter in The Dialogue Series - A chill ‘n chat with authors, fellow podcasters, musicians, and more. Our guests are Darin Bristow and Brent…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichRatt's World Infestation with Author Greg Prato [Episode 183]
Author Greg Prato is back and this time to tell us about his brand new book World Infestation: The Ratt Story. Greg recounts Ratt's entire tale – from their…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichAlex Van Halen's Autobiography 'Brothers': A Discussion with Van Halen Authors Greg Renoff & Chris Gill [Episode 182]
Since his brother Edward’s passing on October 6th, 2020, Alex Van Halen has remained mostly silent. Aside from brief statements to commemorate his younger…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichThe Turtles From A-Z (AM Radio to Zappa) [Episode 181]
Mark Arnold and Charles F. Rosenay are the authors of the brand new book Not Just Happy Together: The Turtles from A-Z (AM Radio to Zappa). Discover the songs…
Booked On Rock with Eric Senich1972: When Progressive Rock Ruled The World [Episode 180]
Kevan Furbank is the author of 1972: When Progressive Rock Ruled The World. The year 1972 was when Progressive Rock came of age, when bands and artists still…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichThe Post-Punk Exorcism of The Wild Swans' Paul Simpson [Episode 179]
Paul Simpson's story is one wild ride and it's all revealed in his memoir titled Revolutionary Spirit: A Post-Punk Exorcism. Part memoir, part social history…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichThe Remarkable Life Of Neil Finn (Split Enz, Crowded House, Fleetwood Mac) [Episode 178]
Jeff Apter is the author of Don’t Dream It’s Over: The Remarkable Life Of Neil Finn. Don't Dream It's Over is the first biography to focus exclusively on Neil…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichNavigating Digital Evolution - A Conversation with Musician Alan Chapell on Songwriting & More [Episode 177]
It’s another chapter in The Dialogue Series - A chill ‘n chat with authors, fellow podcasters, musicians, and more. New York City singer/songwriter and…
Booked On Rock with Eric Senich1984 - Five Kids, One Dream: Seeing Van Halen Live [Episode 176]
Jim Serger, Chris Berger, and Todd Zimmerman are here to tell the true, coming-of-age story of five teenagers and their experience attending a Van Halen…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichThe 10 Albums We Can't Live Without & More with Author Greg Prato [Episode 175]
It’s another chapter in The Dialogue Series - A chill ‘n chat with authors, fellow podcasters, musicians, and more. Author Greg Prato is back on the podcast…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichThe Lyrical Art Of Bob Dylan [Episode 174]
Author Michael Gray is this episode’s guest to talk about the brand new three-part 50th anniversary edition of his highly acclaimed book Song & Dance Man: The…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichThe Legacy Of Bob Marley & The Wailers [Episode 173]
Author Richie Unterberger is this episode’s guest. His latest book is Bob Marley and the Wailers: The Ultimate Illustrated History. Illustrated with photos and…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichThe Extraordinary Rise Of KISS Drummer Eric Carr [Episode 172]
Janet Symmons is on the podcast to talk about her new book The Rise of the Fox: 1950-1982: The Extraordinary Life of KISS's Second Drummer (Eric Carr…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichChipmunks & Beatles & Monkees with Charles Manson? Oh My! Getting Animated with Author Mark Arnold [Episode 171]
It’s another chapter in The Dialogue Series - A chill ‘n chat with authors, fellow podcasters, musicians, and more. Our guest is Pop Culture Historian Mark…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichThe Untold Story Of Beatles' Roadie Mal Evans with Author Ken Womack [Episode 170]
Ken Womack's latest book titled Living The Beatles Legend: The Untold Story Of Mal Evens. This is the first full-length biography of Mal Evans, the Beatles’…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichRecord Producer Tom Werman (Cheap Trick, Mötley Crüe, Poison, Twisted Sister, Molly Hatchett, Ted Nugent) [Episode 169]
Legendary record producer Tom Werman is this episode’s guest. His new book is called Turn It Up!: My Time Making Hit Records In The Glory Days Of Rock Music…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichThe Cure Past, Present & Future w/ Author Simon Price [Episode 168]
Simon Price is the author of the brand-new book Curepedia: An A-Z of The Cure. This is the complete biography of Robert Smith and The Cure. It chronicles the…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichMurder Ballads: Dark, Disturbing & Shocking Stories with Author Steven L. Jones [Episode 167]
Steven L Jones is the author of Murder Ballads Old and New: A Dark and Bloody Record. The book is an exploration of an age-old topic— our human need to…
Booked On Rock with Eric Senich'Dirty Dancing' Songwriters Stacy Widelitz & John DeNicola [Episode 166]
It’s another chapter in The Dialogue Series - A chill ‘n chat with authors, fellow podcasters, musicians, and more. Two very special guests joining us: Stacy…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichStaring Down Uzis At A Concert & More Wild Stories From Author/Musician/Documentarian Frank Meyer [Episode 165]
It’s another chapter in The Dialogue Series. A chill ‘n chat with musicians, authors, fellow podcasters, listeners, and more. Our guest is Frank Meyer. Frank…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichTriumph Singer/Guitarist Rik Emmett [Episode 164]
Rik Emmett of Triumph is this episode’s guest. He’s just released a new book titled Lay It on the Line: A Backstage Pass to Rock Star Adventure, Conflict and…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichGrateful Dead's 50 Most Important & Memorable Concerts with Author Ray Robertson [Episode 163]
Ray Robertson is the author of All the Years Combine: The Grateful Dead in Fifty Shows. Ray listened to and wrote about fifty of Grateful Dead’s most important…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichTalking 50 Years Of KISS with Author Martin Popoff [Episode 162]
KISS fans, there’s a brand-new book out called KISS @ 50, and this is one you will want to get! Part of a phenomenal @50 series from Motorbooks, this is a trip…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichThe Life & Career Of Ronnie Lane (Small Faces, Faces) with Author Caroline Stafford [Episode 161]
Caroline Stafford is this episode’s guest. Caroline and David Stafford are authors of the brand-new book Anymore for Anymore: The Ronnie Lane Story. This is…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichGuitarist Kevin Armstrong (David Bowie, Mick Jagger, Paul McCartney, Iggy Pop, Morrissey, Sinead O'Connor) [Episode 160]
Kevin Armstrong's brand new book is called Absolute Beginner: Memoirs of the World's Best Least-Known Guitarist. David Bowie said of Armstrong, “Kevin does…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichThe Lost Art Of Mixtapes, Tom Petty, Dave Grohl, Metallica, The Police & More w/ "My Weekly Mixtape" Host Brian Colburn [Episode 159]
It’s another chapter in the Dialogue Series. A chill ‘n chat with authors, fellow podcasters, listeners and more. Brian Colburn is the host of one of my…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichAuthor Jeff Apter (Keith Urban, AC/DC, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Cure, Fleetwood Mac, Crowded House, Jeff Buckley) [Episode 158]
It’s another chapter in The Dialogue series. A chill ‘n chat with authors, fellow podcasters, listeners, and more. Author Jeff Apter is this episode’s guest…