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Heart Releases Memoir Today

Lynn Quale — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 17:04:19 +0000

Sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson, who make up Heart have published a book together that will hit store shelves today. The memoir is titled: ‘Kicking and Dreaming: A Story of Heart, Soul, and Rock and Roll’. The book will give you some insight into their lives from the very beginning, from growing up in Seattle, [...]

Rush Nears the Top of the Charts

Jenna — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 16:25:32 +0000

Clockwork Angels is really resonating with fans. Not just sonically, but visually as well. The new book, Clockwork Angels that tells the back story of the Rush’s latest album of the same name is nearing the top of the best seller charts. The book was released two weeks ago and was largely written by [...]

Rush's New Book Hits Shelves Today

Jenna — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 18:20:05 +0000

The accompanying book to Rush’s latest album, Clockwork Angels it hitting stores today. Rush has been more than just a great band making wonderful music and awesome noise. They make a huge sound for just three guys and drummer Neil Peart wants their latest album to be more than just an album. Clockwork Angels was [...]

Sebastian Bach May Pen Memoir

Jenna — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 15:34:00 +0000

The former lead singer of Skid Row says his autobiography is “Insanely insane” and that may be so, but will he actually write it and would you read it? Sebastian Bach says that he was extended a “very nice offer” to write his autobiography and he claims it would be “one hell of a book” [...]

KISS to Release a Book You'll Need Muscles to Read

Lynn Quale — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 13:41:16 +0000

KISS is currently putting together a new book made up of photos of the band’s history and concerts. But if you want to get your hands on this book, you’re going to need some muscles, and a fat wallet. And enough space in your house to store this thing. The book measures in at 3 [...]

Janis Joplin Biopic Has Its Star Cast

Jenna — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 14:58:38 +0000

If you’re a fan of the late singer, you’re more than likely going to want to check this film out. The film will simply be called Joplin and producers have tapped a Tony Award winning actress for the title role. Deadline.com says that Nina Arianda has been cast in the title role and this will [...]

Pete Townshend Sets Release Date for 'Who I Am' Autobiography

Jeff Giles — Tue, 29 May 2012 02:00:28 +0000

After more than a decade in development, it sounds like Pete Townshend is finally ready to release his long-discussed memoir. In fact, it’ll be on bookstore shelves in time for Christmas. Titled ‘Who I Am’ (a departure from the working title of ‘Who He?’), Townshend’s memoir is described by his publisher, HarperCollins, as “one of [...]

First Trailer for 'The Great Gatsby' has Been Released [VIDEO]

Lynn Quale — Thu, 24 May 2012 13:30:39 +0000

‘The Great Gatsby’ by F. Scott Fitzgerald is one of the classics and for the second time it is being made into a movie. Check out the first official trailer for the movie due out in December 2012. If you have yet to enter a high school English class or if during high school English [...]

Jimmy Page Book Sells For $1750 At Auction

Karen 'Gilly' Laney — Tue, 08 May 2012 17:00:17 +0000

Vintage Led Zeppelin and related items always fetch a high dollar on the collectors market, but recently a contemporary piece of Jimmy Page memorabilia earned an impressive $1750.00 during an eBay auction.

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'Berenstain Bears' Co-Creator Jan Berenstain Dies at 88

Shauna Wright — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 05:20:23 +0000

Fans of the Berenstain Bears children’s books are in mourning today after it was announced that co-creator Jan Berenstain died of a stroke on Friday at the age of 88. Jan and her husband Stan (who died in 2005) created the Berenstain Bears back in 1962, and since then, the family — consisting of a [...]

George Harrison Tell-All Being Written by His Sister

Joe Robinson — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:00:46 +0000

The older sister of George Harrison wants to set the story straight. Because “so much garbage has been written about George and the Beatles,” Louise tells the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, she has decided to write a tell-all memoir about her famous brother and his iconic band. The book, which will also feature never-before-seen photos, letters and documents, is expected to hit shelves no later than 2013.

'The Dead Celebrities Cookbook' in Stores Now

Lynn Quale — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:33:42 +0000

Yesterday morning Baxter and I talked about a new cookbook written by Frank Decaro that compiles recipes from more than 145 dead celebrities. This is so cool, I found it on Amazon.com and placed my order immediately!

Think about it, back in their time these celebs didn't have personal cooks, they actually made their own meals. In the book you will find recipes from big stars such as: Frank Sinatra, Lucille Ball, Joan Crawford, Sonny Bono, and Elizabeth Taylor just to name a few.

Coming Soon: A Memoir From A KISS Member

Lynn Quale — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 18:25:57 +0000

Have you ever wondered what it was really like to be a part of one of the most legendary bands of all time? Well, the original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley has decided to tell you in his memoir ‘No Regrets’, which is scheduled to be released November 1st. Prepare yourself for 288 pages that take [...]

Could Gregg Allman Be The Latest To Tell Tale?

Jenna — Mon, 23 May 2011 23:00:31 +0000

Sounds like Gregg Allman may be the latest rocker to write his memoir. Is he really “No Angel?” It was released over the weekend via the Hollywood Reporter that Gregg Allman is writing his memoir and in it he will give an “unflinching” look at his life. The Allman Brothers founder admits that he has [...]

Will Pete Townshend's Memoir Ever Be Published?

Jenna — Wed, 18 May 2011 23:00:46 +0000

It has been 15 years in the making. Could it finally be headed to a publishing house? Rolling Stone is reporting today that Pete Townshend’s memoir has been picked up by Harper Collins UK. The book has been an ongoing project for Townshend for the last 15 years and has not been without controversy. In [...]

AC/DC's Brian Johnson Headed Stateside

Jenna — Tue, 17 May 2011 23:00:26 +0000

On the heels of their Live at River Plate DVD/CD release, AC/DC’s Brian Johnson’s memoir is hitting the shelves and Johnson is hitting the road. The book is called Rockers and Rollers: A Full Throttle Memoir and in it, Johnson talks about his early years driving around in beat up vehicles, his rise to fame [...]

New Queen Book Due By End Of The Year

Jenna — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 16:59:47 +0000

New book about Queen headed for stores later this year.