Rock n Roll Book and Documentary Reviews: Rock Talk Studio

Bruce Springsteen said that Garland Jeffreys was on par, as a songwriter, with Bob Dylan and Neil Young!!! Wow! This doc is an interesting exploration of success, while making sure to explain and  introduce probably to a lot of people, the depth of Garland Jeffreys and his life as an underappreciated artist.  Want more from the world of rock n roll books and docs? My monthly newsletter includes the latest announcements, book and doc release dates, the current top 5 books and docs, and more. Just send over an email at the address below, subscriptions are currently free! Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2061662/support] email Big Rick at: info@rocktalkstudio.com

Want to win some great Outlaw Music Festival merchandise? Have you seen the beyond cool gear they put together to celebrate Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Billy Strings, Lucinda Williams, Wilco and more? Just send me an email at the address below and I will enter you in to win. Three lucky Rock Talk Studio winners will get a chance at some Outlaw Music Festival 10th Anniversary Branded Merchandise.  Check out the 10th Anniversary swag-Outlaw Music Festival [https://blackbirdpresents.com/concert/outlaw-music-festival-tour-2025/?srsltid=AfmBOopJKSjZ3cUXhxRmHd3uDgs1F-zSp9iAX86czaDqUd-RpbwIJEwx]  Springsteen's Born To Run was made under the presence of a ton of record label pressure. It was do or die time for Bruce. This is the story about how after selling roughly 50K of his first two records, he created this career defining masterpiece.  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2061662/support] email Big Rick at: info@rocktalkstudio.com

Want to win some great Outlaw Music Festival merchandise? Have you seen the beyond cool gear they put together to celebrate Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Billy Strings, Lucinda Williams, Wilco and more? Just send me an email at the address below and I will enter you in to win. Three lucky Rock Talk Studio winners will get a chance at some Outlaw Music Festival 10th Anniversary Branded Merchandise.  Check out the 10th Anniversary swag-Outlaw Music Festival [https://blackbirdpresents.com/concert/outlaw-music-festival-tour-2025/?srsltid=AfmBOopJKSjZ3cUXhxRmHd3uDgs1F-zSp9iAX86czaDqUd-RpbwIJEwx]  This episode is all about Billy Joel! Is 5 hours enough for you? Maybe too much? Tune in for the answer that just might surprise you. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2061662/support] email Big Rick at: info@rocktalkstudio.com

This book is equal parts technical chronicle and counterculture memoir dives deep into the Grateful Dead, and the massive, brain-bending machinery used to build their iconic sound system- The Wall of Sound.  *This episode is sponsored by the Outlaw Music Festival 10th Anniversary Merchandise.  Want to win some of that great Outlaw merchandise? Just send me an email at the address below and I will enter you in to win. Three lucky Rock Talk Studio winners will get a chance at some great gear.  Check out the 10th Anniversary swag here-Outlaw Music Festival [https://blackbirdpresents.com/concert/outlaw-music-festival-tour-2025/?srsltid=AfmBOopJKSjZ3cUXhxRmHd3uDgs1F-zSp9iAX86czaDqUd-RpbwIJEwx]  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2061662/support] email Big Rick at: info@rocktalkstudio.com

When you think of rock ‘n’ roll hotspots, Princeton, New Jersey probably doesn’t make the list. But according to Sharing in the Groove, maybe it should. This episode dives into the surprising and sprawling history of the jam band movement through the lens of this compelling oral history.  What you'll hear in this episode: * How the jam band scene exploded in the late ‘80s and ‘90s—from Princeton to Athens (Widespread Panic), Vermont (Phish), and Charlottesville (Dave Matthews Band). * Why the culture of taping live shows was both a gift and a headache for bands and labels alike. * How record companies struggled to understand, and market bands that didn’t move units but packed venues. * What happened when Jerry Garcia died and how it shifted the jam band ecosystem almost overnight. * Candid memories and quotes from Trey Anastasio, John Popper, Derek Trucks, Steve Lillywhite, Dave Matthews, Karl Denson, John Medeski, and more. *This episode is sponsored by the Outlaw Music Festival 10th Anniversary Merchandise.  Want to win some of that great Outlaw merchandise? Just send me an email at the address below and I will enter you in to win. Three lucky Rock Talk Studio winners will get a chance at some great gear. Check out the 10th Anniversary swag here-Outlaw Music Festival [https://blackbirdpresents.com/concert/outlaw-music-festival-tour-2025/?srsltid=AfmBOopJKSjZ3cUXhxRmHd3uDgs1F-zSp9iAX86czaDqUd-RpbwIJEwx]  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2061662/support] email Big Rick at: info@rocktalkstudio.com