I have had this book in my want to read list since April. It’s Lisa Marie’s words, but her daughter, Riley, had to finish it as Lisa passed away before it could be completed. Because of that, I sometimes had to stop reading it and think about whose words was I reading at that moment….
Tag: Music
Carl Perkins: The King of Rockabilly – by Jeff Apter
I got this book from NetGalley, so I can read and review it before it’s published. As a music fan, I knew who Carl Perkins was and was interested in learning more about him. Plus, The Beatles covered some of his songs and The Beatles were my favorite band for a very long time. I…
Drums & Demons: The Tragic Journey of Jim Gordon – by Joel Selvin
I have read quite a few music books lately, and Jim Gordon, a drummer has been mentioned. So, when I saw this book about him, I was definitely intrigued and wanted to learn more about him. He ended up being the best studio drummer, and I had to stop reading the book quite often and…
The Spamalot Diaries – Eric Idle
I got this book from Netgalley so I can read and review it before it’s published. Now, I have seen Spamalot twice (once in NY and once locally in town), and it’s one of my favorites (right along the same line as The Producers). This book is written in a diary format, and I truly…
Knock! Knock! Knock! On Wood – by Eddie Floyd
I wouldn’t have known who Eddie Floyd was had it not been for my 7 year old son. Let me quickly explain… He likes music as much as I do and somehow, he ended up with a song called Big Bird by Eddie Floyd in his library. He likes the instruments and the song itself….
What a Fool Believes: A Memoir – by Michael McDonald with Paul Reiser
I got this book from Netgalley, so I can read and review it before it’s published. I knew who he was, and then had to check on Paul Reiser to make sure it was the comedian or somebody else with the same name. Yep, the comedian. Ok, so a pretty nifty combination. I am in…
Elvis and Me: The True Story of the Love Between Priscilla Presley and the King of Rock N’ Roll – by Priscilla Beaulieu Presley
I was scrolling through the autobiographies at the library, and this one popped up and I was intrigued. I know they got married, and had a daughter in Lisa Marie. I also have a book on my wishlist co-written by Lisa Marie and her daughter, Riley Keough. Riley had to finish it after Lisa Marie…
My Mama, Cass: A Memoir – by Owen Elliot-Kugell
I got this book from Netgalley so I can read and review it before it’s published. You can definitely call me stupid for not knowing that Cass Elliot had a daughter. And, when I saw this book written by her, I was immediately intrigued. Being a fan of 1960’s music, I definitely know the Mamas…
The Other Fab Four: The Remarkable True Story of the Liverbirds, Britain’s First Female Rock Band – by Mary McGlory and Sylvia Saunders
I got this book from Netgalley so I can read and review it before it’s published. Had I not gotten a promotional email from the publishing company on February 8th, I doubt I would’ve been interested in this book. So, good job to the marketing team for a getting my attention. Even though I know…
The Woman in Me – by Britney Spears
I am glad I read this one as I had no clue how bad her life was during the 13 years she was in a conservatorship, with her dad as the conservator. Her family took control of everything she did and she did it primarily because she knew if she just agreed, she would see…