Springsteen is doing something never done before in rock n roll. Billy Idol is telling tales of survival, and the Tom Petty estate is cooking up something special for this years 50th anniversary of the band. 

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In this episode of Rock Talk Studio, I look at three stories that each reveal something bigger about rock history and culture. First, I explore the sale of Jerry Garcia’s iconic Tiger guitar and what it represents as one of the most significant artifacts in rock and roll history. Then I turn to Melissa Auf der Maur’s new memoir, Even the Good Girls Will Cry, and the intimate, personal perspective it brings to the mythology, chaos, and emotional texture of the ’90s alternative scene. Finally, I discuss the announcement of the Crossroads Guitar Festival and why it continues to matter as a celebration of blues roots, classic rock, and guitar-driven music across generations.

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This new documentary The Rise of The Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother Hillel tells the real story behind the formation of the band. 

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Part industry insider guide and part artist driven storytelling, the Bumping Into Geniuses book by Danny Goldberg  explores record labels, management deals, PR battles, and power shifts-while also offering up close portraits of Goldberg’s relationships with artists like Led Zeppelin, Stevie Nicks, Bruce Springsteen, Nirvana, Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne, and Warren Zevon.

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It's a two for one show. A new Rolling Stones book that focuses on the 1969 US tour. And a new documentary about the Godfather of Heavy Metal -Toni Iommi.

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An engaging rock doc that uses Paul's voice, archives, and memories to explain how he created a new life for himself and his wife, right after the Beatles. 

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Kiss reached uncharted territory amongst rock n roll bands in the 70's. This new book KISS 76, brakes down the twelve months that changed their career. 

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This was one of the most intense documentaries I've ever seen –and one of the most beautiful and touching at the same time. 

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Beatles Time Travel? Politics? Peter Jackson? And the Only Full Lennon Concert: New Beatles Content Everywhere-Here’s What’s Actually Worth Watching. 

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The rock n roll books and docs that define the Grateful Dead. This is a bonus episode that celebrates no only the life of Bobby Weir, but also Jerry Garcia, Phil Lesh, Bill Kreutzmann, and Mickey Hart. The where to go list for a great Grateful Dead book or documentary. 

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