About the Author Ritchie Unterberger:

Richie Unterberger is the author of numerous rock history books. The first of these, Unknown Legends of Rock ’n’ Roll (1998), profiles underappreciated cult rock artists of all styles and eras; the next, Urban Spacemen & Wayfaring Strangers: Overlooked Innovators & Eccentric Visionaries Of ’60s Rock (2000; also available as revised/updated 2013 ebook edition), features in-depth surveys of 20 underrated greats of the era. Turn! Turn! Turn!: The Folk-Rock Revolution (2002) and its sequel, Eight Miles High: Folk-Rock’s Flight from Haight-Ashbury to Woodstock (2003) cover the history of the 1960s folk-rock movement. Turn! Turn! Turn! and Eight Miles High have been combined into the ebook Jingle Jangle Morning: Folk-Rock in the 1960s, which adds new and updated material.

The Unreleased Beatles: Music and Film won a 2007 Association for Recorded Sound Collections Award for Excellence in Historical Recorded Sound Research in the “Best Discography” division of the “Best Research in Recorded Rock Music” category. His most recent books are White Light/White Heat: The Velvet Underground Day-By-Day (2009) and Won’t Get Fooled Again: The Who from Lifehouse to Quadrophenia (2011). His most recent book is Fleetwood Mac: The Ultimate Illustrated History (2016), published by Voyageur Press.

Unterberger is also author of The Rough Guide to Music USA, a guidebook to the evolution of regional popular music styles throughout America in the 20th century, and The Rough Guide to Jimi Hendrix. He is a frequent contributor to MOJO and Record Collector, and has written hundreds of liner notes for CD reissues. He teaches courses on rock music history at the College of Marin, the University of San Francisco, and City College of San Francisco. He lives in San Francisco.

About Bob Marley and the Wailers: The Ultimate Illustrated History:

Well over three decades after Marley’s death, he and his bandmates remain the most famous reggae artists of all time. Bob Marley and the Wailers explores their legacy.

Illustrated with photos and memorabilia from all phases of their journey, Bob Marley and the Wailers illuminates the lives and times of the man and his collaborators. Indeed, the Wailers are one of the most famous bands of all time, period. Their evolution from early-60s Jamaican ska act to international superstars was not just improbable, but unprecedented for an act from a third-world nation.

The entire, incredible journey of Marley and the Wailers is covered in this visual history. You will see the crucial role they played in establishing reggae as a globally popular form of music, and the influence that the Rastafari movement had on their lives and sound. Plus, how Marley's socially conscious lyrics and actions made him a universal symbol of pride and justice. This tribute takes you through the entire story, right up to Marley's untimely death in 1981, and his enduring legacy beyond.

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Bob Marley and the Wailers: The Ultimate Illustrated History is AVAILABLE NOW - CLICK HERE to order. 

For more from Ritchie - Visit his website RitchieUnterberger.com

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About the Podcast: 

‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL’- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. 

It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. 

It was Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. 

For more on the show, visit the website. 

Or follow us on Instagram and Facebook @Textproserocknroll

Follow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosach

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About the Can You Dig It? Podcast:

How did hip-hop happen? To understand that, we have to go back to before the ‘birth’ of the culture.

It wasn’t a given that the Bronx of the late 1960s and early 1970s would be the birthplace of an American art form. Urban renewal had left the borough neglected and in crisis. Gangs policed the streets, and winding up in the wrong territory could have serious consequences. But things were about to change.

Can You Dig It? is an in-depth history of how positive community influences helped inspire the troubled youth to end the cycle of gang violence, as told by people who were there at the time. It’s the inspiring true story of how local gang the Ghetto Brothers rejected calls for war in the aftermath of the murder of Black Benjie–a member who was trying to find common ground–and how gang leaders Yellow Benjy and Karate Charlie worked to broker a peace with rivals. The end result? A place where urban artistry could flourish into a global culture fifty years strong: hip-hop.

Narrated by Public Enemy’s Chuck D and told through a blend of immersive reenactments, oral history and expert discussion, Can You Dig It? is as illuminating for hip-hop fans as it is for history buffs, as one of the great American stories. It’s a tribute not just to community action but to the unsung heroes who paved the way for greatness.

©2023 PB and J Productions, LLC (P)2023 Audible Originals, LLC

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Can You Dig It? is availible to listen to NOW on Audible Originals - CLICK HERE 

For more from Chuck D - Visit his website MrChuckD.com

For more from Producers Bryan Master & Pete Chelala - Visit their website PB&J Productions

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About the Podcast: 

‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL’- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. 

It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. 

It was Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. 

For more on the show, visit the website. 

Or follow us on Instagram and Facebook @Textproserocknroll

Follow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosach

Follow Producer Char on Social Media: @ProducerChar

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About the Podcast: 

‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL’- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. 

It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. 

It was Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. 

For more on the show, visit the website. 

Or follow us on Instagram and Facebook @Textproserocknroll

Follow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosach

Follow Producer Char on Social Media: @ProducerChar

Liner Notes: 

Kris is honored to welcome her guest, RocknRoll Mama, Virginia Hanlon Grohl.  

The Foo Fighter frontman's mother opens up about raising a rock star child, interviewing mothers of celebrities including Mike D, Dr. Dre, Amy Winehouse, Teddy Lee, Michael Stipe, Kelly Clarkson, and many more in this fascinating read: From Cradle to Stage: Stories from the Mothers Who Rocked and Raised Rock Stars (Hodder & Stoughton; Hatchet Audio).

From Cradle to Stage is available in Audiobook, Kindle, Paperback and Hardcover

Visit Virginia online or follow her socials: 

YouTube  & Twitter  @CradleToStage 

Facebook @fromcradletostage 

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We love to hear from you and yes, Text prose & RocknRoll takes requests! Please subscribe, rate, comment, then tell a friend! 

Special Thanks:  Laura Mazer, Eve Atterman and the team at WME.

Dave Grohl appears courtesy of Hatchet. 

Original music by Mike Bowman and Pictures of a Floating World.  

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About the Podcast: 

‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL’- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. 

It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. 

It was Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. 

For more on the show, visit the website. 

Or follow us on Instagram  @Textproserocknroll

Follow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosach

Follow Producer Char on Social Media: @ProducerChar

Liner Notes: 

Kris is honored to welcome her first guest, longtime friend and former co-worker, Matt Pinfield! 

If you watched MTV in the mid 90's you know Matt Pinfield as the host of the seminal alternative music series, 120 Minutes. 

Matt knew everything about music because to hear him tell it - he's a music fan first and foremost. That hasn't changed. Matt is as genuine today as he was when Kris met him 25 years ago. 

So when it came time to choose the first guest for this podcast, Matt was the obvious choice. The night this podcast was recorded, it had been a long time since Kris & Matt had seen each other. They had so much to cover and little time to do it... what became of the Track was an honest and frank conversation about Matt's life in music, which he recently chronicled in his book, All These Things That I've Done: My Insane, Improbable Rock Life. 

Check out Matt's book, now available on paperback! 

Follow Matt on Socials: Instagram@MatthewPinfield - Twitter@MattPinfield

...if you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate, comment, then tell a friend!

Special Thanks to Glenn Pinfield, Austin Reading, Kristi Fuhrman, Jason Frankovitz, & Mike Bowman for contributing to this make this Track possible.

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About the Podcast: 

‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL’- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. 

It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. 

It was Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. 

For more on the show, visit the website. 

Follow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosach

Follow Producer Char on Social Media: @ProducerChar

On this track, Kris has a candid conversation with punk legend Richard Hell, to talk about his recently published memoir, Chronicle. Which is described as "Hell muttering to himself in 88 parts, very fun—lyrical, perceptive, and also somewhat sobering."

To get a copy of the Richard's memoir, you can purchase here. 

For more on Richard Hell, you can visit his official website. 

More about Richard Hell:

Richard Hell is an American singer, songwriter, bass guitarist and writer.

Hell was in several important, early punk bands, including Neon Boys, Television and The Heartbreakers, after which he formed Richard Hell & the Voidoids. Their 1977 album Blank Generation influenced many other punk bands. Its title track was named "One of the 500 Songs That Shaped Rock" by music writers in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame listing and is ranked as one of the all-time Top 10 punk songs by a 2006 poll of original British punk figures, as reported in the Rough Guide to Punk.

Since the late 1980s, Hell has devoted himself primarily to writing, publishing two novels and several other books. He was the film critic for BlackBook magazine from 2004 to 2006.

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About the Podcast: 

‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL’- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. 

It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. 

It was Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. 

For more on the show, visit the website. 

Or follow us on Instagram and Facebook @Textproserocknroll

Follow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosach

Follow Producer Char on Social Media: @ProducerChar

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Kris sits down with filmmakers Paul Sng & Celeste Bell to talk about their film Poly Styrene: I Am A Cliche, a documentary about Celeste's Mom, Poly Styrene. 

Poly Styrene: I Am A Cliche releases in theaters this week, then will be available on demand beginning February 4!

For more on the film and to keep up to date on Celest and Paul, visit the website. 

Follow the film on Social Media: @PolyStyreneFilm on Twitter & Instagram. 

About the film:

Poly Styrene was the first woman of color in the UK to front a successful rock band. She introduced the world to a new sound of rebellion, using her unconventional voice to sing about identity, consumerism, postmodernism, and everything she saw unfolding in late 1970s Britain, with a rare prescience. As the frontwoman of X-Ray Spex, the Anglo-Somali punk musician was also a key inspiration for the riot grrrl and Afropunk movements. But the late punk maverick didn’t just leave behind an immense cultural footprint.

Poly was survived by a daughter, Celeste Bell. Celeste became the unwitting guardian of her mother’s legacy and her mother’s demons. Misogyny, racism, and mental illness plagued Poly’s life, while their lasting trauma scarred Celeste’s childhood and the pair’s relationship.

Featuring unseen archive material and rare diary entries narrated by Oscar-nominee Ruth Negga, this documentary follows Celeste as she examines her mother's unopened artistic archive and traverses three continents to better understand Poly the icon and Poly the mother.

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About the Podcast: 

‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL’- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. 

It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. 

It was Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. 

For more on the show, visit the website. 

Or follow us on Instagram and Facebook @Textproserocknroll

Follow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosach

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This week, Kris chats with Andy Murnane & Brotha D, and they discuss their  untold story of acclaimed New Zealand music label Dawn Raid Entertainment.

About the film: 

Dawn Raid is the story of two Manukau Polytechnic students, Andy Murane and Tanielu Leaosavai'i (aka Brotha D) who turned a bootleg t-shirt business and Hip-Hop night at a local bar in Otara into the influential Dawn Raid Entertainment empire. From humble beginnings to fame and fortune, Andy, Brotha D and the Dawn Raid artists gave voice to a disenfranchised Pacific community, for which the violence of the dawn raids, twenty years previously, was still raw. But the bravado and contempt for the status quo that drove Andy and Brotha D to the top, was also the unravelling of their empire. Unpaid tax debts, rifts between artists, and a feeling of betrayal and failure underpinned the downfall of Dawn Raid Entertainment, though not before they had created an immeasurable musical legacy that would pave the way for future New Zealand artists to reach international audiences.  

More from Dawn Raid: 

Learn more about the movie and watch the Trailer here.  and watch the film here. 

Watch the film on Apple iTunes. 

Dawn Raid on Social Media: 

@DawnRaidEntertainment

@BrothaD274

@Andy1979MGMT

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About the Podcast: 

‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL’- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. 

It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. 

It was Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. 

For more on the show, visit the website. 

Or follow us on Instagram and Facebook @Textproserocknroll

Follow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosach

Follow Producer Char on Social Media: @ProducerChar

Happy New Year! 

Welcome as we kick off another year of tracks of TPR... This week, Kris debuts 2022 with a conversation with author Dan Ozzi to talk about punk rock and his book, Sellout: The Major-Label Feeding Frenzy That Swept Punk, Emo, and Hardcore (1994–2007)

About the book: 

A raucous history of punk, emo, and hardcore’s growing pains during the commercial boom of the early 90s and mid-aughts, following eleven bands as they “sell out” and find mainstream fame, or break beneath the weight of it all

Punk rock found itself at a crossroads in the mid-90’s. After indie favorite Nirvana catapulted into the mainstream with its unexpected phenomenon, Nevermind, rebellion was suddenly en vogue. Looking to replicate the band’s success, major record labels set their sights on the underground, and began courting punk’s rising stars. But the DIY punk scene, which had long prided itself on its trademark authenticity and anti-establishment ethos, wasn’t quite ready to let their homegrown acts go without a fight. The result was a schism: those who accepted the cash flow of the majors, and those who defiantly clung to their indie cred.

In Sellout, seasoned music writer Dan Ozzi chronicles this embattled era in punk. Focusing on eleven prominent bands who made the jump from indie to major, Sellout charts the twists and turns of the last “gold rush” of the music industry, where some groups “sold out” and rose to surprise super stardom, while others buckled under mounting pressures. Sellout is both a gripping history of the music industry’s evolution, and a punk rock lover’s guide to the chaotic darlings of the post-grunge era, featuring original interviews and personal stories from members of modern punk’s most (in)famous bands

For more from Dan and SELLOUT - visit his website. 

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About the Podcast: 

‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL’- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. 

It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. 

It was Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. 

For more on the show, visit the website. 

Or follow us on Instagram and Facebook @Textproserocknroll

Follow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosach

Follow Producer Char on Social Media: @ProducerChar

On this track, Kris spends time with co-author of the new book, Carpenters: The Musical Legacy. 

More about Chris:

Chris May is a longtime Carpenters expert and historian, a sixteen-year moderator and contributor for the popular online Carpenters discussion forum at A&M Corner, and a consultant, freelance music director, and arranger. He lives near Palm Springs, California, with his wife.

To purchase the book, CLICK HERE. 

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About the Podcast: 

‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL’- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. 

It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. 

It was Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. 

For more on the show, visit the website. 

Or follow us on Instagram and Facebook @Textproserocknroll

Follow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosach

Follow Producer Char on Social Media: @ProducerChar

On this track, Kris sits down with classic, 70's LA based punk band, Backstage Pass, to discuss a new documentary short brought to you by Dr. Martens, Women in Punk LA. 

Check the documentary HERE. 

More about Backstage Pass: 

Backstage Pass was a mostly-female American punk-pop band from Los Angeles. The band was formed in 1976, and is known as one of the city’s earliest punk bands. They are also recognized for helping to build and launch Hollywood’s most iconic punk venue, The Masque.

Marina Del Rey (Marina Muhlfriedel) started the band on a whim with bassist Joanna Spock Dean. Before they ever played a note, Backstage Pass was announced in Britain’s “Melody Maker” and “Sounds” music newspapers, and in Rodney Bingenheimer’s “Phonograph Record Magazine” column. Genny Body (Genny Schorr), Ché Zuro, and Barrakuda Majors (Holly Beth Vincent) were other key members of the group. There were several incarnations of the band, all comprised of female musicians, except for an assortment of male drummers. Drummer Rod “The Perve” Mitchell played with Backstage Pass longer than any other drummer. Mike Ruiz from Milk n’ Cookies also performed in various lineups.

The band spent its first months rehearsing at Cherokee Studios in a room with a one-way mirror, through which Alice Cooper, David Bowie and others would watch them try to figure out their instruments. Their relationship to Stiff Records founder Jake Riviera, Elvis Costello, and British punk band The Damned coaxed them out of the rehearsal room and onto the stage. They played extensively in Southern and Northern California on bills with Devo, The Mumps, Wall of Voodoo, The Nuns, Elvis Costello (opening his first US tour!), The Screamers, The Weirdos and others. Backstage Pass was often featured in seminal punk publications including “Backdoor Man,” “Slash Magazine,” “Flipside” and others, photographed by notable rock photographers including Jenny Lens, Brad Elterman, Donna Santisi and James Stark.

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About the Podcast: 

‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL’- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. 

It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. 

It was Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. 

For more on the show, visit the website. 

Or follow us on Instagram and Facebook @Textproserocknroll

Follow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosach

Follow Producer Char on Social Media: @ProducerChar

On this Text Prose & RockNRoll B-Side, we are pleased to present the final interview with Doors' front man Jim Morrison before this untimely death at age 27. The interview, conducted by (then) Rolling Stone editor Ben Fong-Torres was unscheduled and occurred at the home of a mutual friend in Los Angeles in the summer of 1971. Only days later would Morrison be flying off to Paris, France where he would ultimately meet his end. This interview is unedited and contains graphic language. 

Special Thanks to Ben Fong-Torres for sharing and letting us release the audio of his interview. For more info and to keep up on Ben, visit his website. 

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About the Podcast: 

‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL’- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. 

It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. 

It was Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. 

For more on the show, visit the website. 

Or follow us on Instagram and Facebook @Textproserocknroll

Follow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosach

Follow Producer Char on Social Media: @ProducerChar

Earlier this year, Kris sits down with filmmaker Mary Wharton, director of the documentary Tom Petty Somewhere You Feel Free, which made it's debut at the SXSW Festival. 

The film was recently picked up by You Tube Originals, and will be available to stream beginning November 11. 

For more on the film, CLICK HERE. 

For more from Mary Wharton, CLICK HERE. 

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About the Podcast: 

‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL’- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. 

It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. 

It was Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. 

For more on the show, visit the website. 

Or follow us on Instagram and Facebook @Textproserocknroll

Follow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosach

Follow Producer Char on Social Media: @ProducerChar

LINER NOTES: 

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About the Podcast: 

‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL’- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. 

It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. 

It was Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. 

For more on the show, visit the website. 

Or follow us on Instagram and Facebook @Textproserocknroll

Follow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosach

Follow Producer Char on Social Media: @ProducerChar

In this special B-Side Bonus, from Kris' recent conversation with Bobby Balderrama, of Question Mark and the Mysterians, they discuss about some of the efforts Bobby is involved in and the topic of artists doing good in the world. 

For more about Bobby, click here. 

For more from Question Mark and The Mysterians, click here. 

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About the Podcast: 

‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL’- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. 

It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. 

It was Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. 

For more on the show, visit the website. 

Or follow us on Instagram and Facebook @Textproserocknroll

Follow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosach

Follow Producer Char on Social Media: @ProducerChar

In September 2021, Rolling Stone released their list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. We gathered a panel of Music Experts- musicians, Sound Designers and Music Critics to discuss. 

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About the Podcast: 

‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL’- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. 

It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. 

It was Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. 

For more on the show, visit the website. 

Or follow us on Instagram and Facebook @Textproserocknroll

Follow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosach

Follow Producer Char on Social Media: @ProducerChar

In this episode, Kris chats with one of the original Rolling Stone Magazine editors, Ben Fong-Torres. They discuss his storied career as a legendary music journalist, which is the subject of the new documentary, Like A Rolling Stone: The Life and Times of Ben Fong-Torres. 

For more on the film from Director Suzanne Joe Kai, check out our earlier Fireside Bonus conversation. 

For more on Like A Rolling Stone, click here. 

The film is screening this week at the Mill Valley Film Festival in Northern Californa. 

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About the Podcast: 

‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL’- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. 

It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. 

It was Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. 

For more on the show, visit the website. 

Or follow us on Instagram and Facebook @Textproserocknroll

Follow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosach

Follow Producer Char on Social Media: @ProducerChar

This time Kris celebrates Hispanic History Month, as she sits down with Robert Balderrama, the founding guitarist for the original Garage Band and the first ever Punk Rock group, the age-defying, universally cool ? and the Mysterians!

For more about Bobby, click here. 

For more from Question Mark and The Mysterians, click here. 

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About the Podcast: 

‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL’- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. 

It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. 

It was Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. 

For more on the show, visit the website. 

Or follow us on Instagram and Facebook @Textproserocknroll

Follow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosach

Follow Producer Char on Social Media: @ProducerChar

This is part 2 of Kris' chat with Genesse P-Orridge & Ryan Martin,  daughter and manager of Throbbing Gristle's Genesis P-Orridge, to talk about their new book, Non-Binary: A Memoir. 

To purchase Non-Binary, click here. 

For more from Ryan and his artists on Dais Records, visit their website. 

And to follow Genesse on social media, check her out on Instagram.

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About the Podcast: 

‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL’- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. 

It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. 

It was Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. 

For more on the show, visit the website. 

Or follow us on Instagram and Facebook @Textproserocknroll

Follow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosach

Follow Producer Char on Social Media: @ProducerChar

On this track of Text, Prose & RockNRoll, Kris sits down with Genesse P-Orridge & Ryan Martin,  daughter and manager of Throbbing Gristle's Genesis P-Orridge, to talk about their new book, Non-Binary: A Memoir. 

To purchase Non-Binary, click here. 

For more from Ryan and his artists on Dais Records, visit their website. 

And to follow Genesse on social media, check her out on Instagram.

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About the Podcast: 

‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL’- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. 

It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. 

It was Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. 

For more on the show, visit the website. 

Or follow us on Instagram and Facebook @Textproserocknroll

Follow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosach

Follow Producer Char on Social Media: @ProducerChar

For more details on the film, Bleeding Audio... check out their website. 

To get tickets and info on the Los Angeles screening at the Dances with Films Festival, click here. 

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It is Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. 

It is Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. 

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His new book I Ain't Studdin' Ya: My American Blues Story is now available on Hachette Books and Hachette Audio. 

It was an honor to welcome this Grammy winning artist. 

For more from Bobby, visit his website. 
 

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It is Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. 

It is Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. 

For more on the show, visit the website. 

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It is Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. 

It is Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. 

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Forget the protest songs of the past. 2020 and 2021 have brought grace and harmony during a time of social unrest, political turmoil and a pandemic …all in the form of music.

Music has the ability to heal and bring people together. So with that in mind we present a sample of contemporary protest songs and those that speak to our times.  We at Text Prose & Rock N Roll believe in supporting the artists who made these songs, so we will only play a small portion to pique your interest (Found below). You will find links to all of these artists and links to purchase their songs in the show notes from todays episode.

Public Enemy

Casey Shae of Grand Canyon 

Lyrics Born

The People Between

The Linda Lindas

The Otis Redding Foundation

Joan Baez "We Shall Overcome" 2010 is in the Public Domain. 

MANY OF THE SONGS ON TODAYS SHOW (and others) CAN BE FOUND HERE. 

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It is Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. 

It is Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. 

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Learn about Rob's friendship with Debby Harry & the band, how the film got made, and what it was like to document a film in Havana Cuba. 

For more from Rob, check out his website. 

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It is Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. 

It is Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. 

For more on the show, visit the website. 

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For more details on the film, Like A Rolling Stone... check out their Tribeca Film Festival web page. 

This Episode was recorded and brought to you in part by the new Fireside Chat app... To hear this full, unedited conversation, check out all of Kris' past FC conversations HERE. 

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‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL’- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. 

It is Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. 

It is Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. 

For more on the show, visit the website. 

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This Episode was recorded and brought to you in part by the new Fireside Chat app... To hear this full, unedited conversation, check out all of Kris' past FC conversations HERE. 

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It is Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. 

It is Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. 

For more on the show, visit the website. 

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As a Record Store Day exclusive, Vinyl Nation will be dropping a limited edition Blue Ray/DVD release on June 12. 

For more info on Kevin & Christopher, and all the latest on the film, visit the Vinyl Nation Website.

Also follow the film on Socials, @VinylNationDoc on Facebook & Instagram.

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‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL’- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. 

It is Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. 

It is Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. 

For more on the show, visit the website. 

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‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL’- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. 

It is Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. 

It is Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. 

For more on the show, visit the website. 

Or follow us on Instagram  @Textproserocknroll

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This Episode was recorded and brought to you in part by the new Fireside Chat app... Check out all of Kris' past FC conversations HERE. 

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‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL’- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. 

It is Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. 

It is Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. 

For more on the show, visit the website. 

Or follow us on Instagram  @Textproserocknroll

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‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL’- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. 

It is Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. 

It is Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. 

For more on the show, visit the website. 

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Ma is also the subject of an award-winning 2020 film starring Viola Davis and Chadwick Bozeman in his final role. But before it all, Ma made music. On this episode, Kris plays for you one of her earliest hits, Shave 'Em Dry. 

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‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL’- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. 

It is Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. 

It is Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. 

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To get current tour and updates from Willie,  and to purchase his book, visit his website. 

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It is Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. 

It is Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. 

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It was the early aughts - a time when the RIAA and Napster dominated music instead of actual music. 

On this track of Text, Prose & RockNRoll, Kris chats with filmmaker Chelsea Christer & Matches bassist Justin SanSouci about their documentary Bleeding Audio, as it illustrates what was happening to up and coming artists at this dark time in music and the detrimental affect it had on them. 

Bleeding Audio is an award winning documentary, and will be continue screening at film festivals all over the world, including the Melbourne Documentary, Julien Dubuque,  Indy & NorthWest Film Festivals in the coming months... be sure to check out their website for all the latest info. 

Follow Bleeding Audio on Social Media: Instagram, Twitter & Facebook

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It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. 

It was Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. 

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For more from Maureen Mahon, and to purchase Black Diamond Queens, visit her website. 

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It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. 

It was Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. 

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Long Live Rock...Celebrate the Chaos is a documentary that honors perhaps thee most important person in music bar none: the audience. 
In this episode, we'll hear from no shortage of stars, but this film flips the conventional rock doc on its head - with the rock stars not hailing one another, but instead you, the music fan. 

During this week's conversation, Kris hangs with music supervisor Jonathan McHugh, whose directorial debut explores the special bond between the artists and the fans in his new documentary. 

Long Live Rock will have an online premiere event on March 11 with a special Q&A to follow, then will be available to rent on March 11. Go to the Long Live Rock website to get all the details and purchase tickets. 

Follow Long Live Rock on Twitter (@LongLiveRockDoc) & Instagram (@LongLiveRockOfficialFilm)

About Jonathan McHugh:

Jonathan McHugh has been producing, directing and music supervising films and TV for decades. He has produced over 35 films and TV shows, music supervised over 75 films and produced many gold, platinum, Emmy and Oscar-nominated film and TV show soundtracks. McHugh has produced quality content while working at great companies like New Line Cinema/ Warner Brothers films, as well as Universal Records and Sony Records. 

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It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. 

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This time on Text Prose & RocknRoll, Kris is joined by author Nancy Barile who was front and center at the dawning of American Hardcore Punk. Her experience is the subject of her new memoir, "I'm Not Holding Your Coat" (Bazillion Points). 

When you think of hardcore punk, you might envision angry mobs of mohawked delinquents. You might not think of an award winning high school teacher who readily admits to once recognizing the merits of disco. But to hear Nancy Barile tell it, that's the idea behind punk: Do your own thing. 

In her new memoir, "I'm Not Holding Your Coat", Nancy explains what it was really like at the forefront of the punk movement and how she survived some of the most notorious hardcore shows ever. 

Nancy's book, "I'm Not Holding Your Coat" is available now and published by Bazillion Points. Purchase your copy here. 

Follow Nancy on Twitter & Instagram: @NancyBarile

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It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. 

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This time on Text Prose & RocknRoll, Kris welcomes back Metal Expert Martin Popoff to talk about the latest book in his trilogy on the band RUSH: LIMELIGHT: Rush in the 80s.

Martin has been called heavy metal's most widely recognized journalist" with 75 books on hard rock, heavy metal, and classic rock. He holds the unofficial record for the most music reviews with more than 7000 and counting. Now, he uses his metal expertise to tell the complete story of fellow Canadians in LIMELIGHT: Rush in the 80s. It is the second in the Rush Across the Decades series (ECW Press), and a must-have for any Rush enthusiast. 

Anthem: Rush in the 80s is available in Nook and Hardcover

Visit Martin online  

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Original music by Audiotronix.  

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‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL’- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. 

It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. 

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Chuck Berry has been hailed as the Father of Rock N Roll. The pied piper who ushered millions of teenagers into a new generation. But when Chuck left his stage presence behind, he was an entirely different person. 

On this track of Text, Prose & Rock N Roll, Kris speaks with Jon Brewer, whose new documentary uncovers - for the first time ever - the mysteries of Chuck Berry, and who this unique talent really was. 

In some way, Director Jon Brewer is the perfect person to document the life of Chuck Berry. He's no stranger to the music business, having spent decades working with David Bowie, Yes, and more before making music documentaries - the latest of which takes on the Father of Rock N Roll in a way no one else ever has. 

"Chuck Berry" is now available on Amazon, Apple and other platforms, as well as on DVD. 

Watch the official movie trailer here. 

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It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. 

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Be sure to visit Mark's website to learn more about the book, his podcast, and his upcoming events. 

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About the Podcast: 

‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL’- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. 

It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. 

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Special Thanks to Alison Ellwood and Kathy Valentine for being our guests. Thanks also to Lauren Klaiman, Joanna Salini and everyone at Showtime for their support. 

Be sure to visit our website for a link to this week's soundtrack and be sure to check out The Go-Gos documentary on Showtime. 

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It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. 

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Excerpt from DO WHAT YOU WANT (Hatchette Book Group):

“We started playing the show,” Greg recalled, “and a big hole opened up in front of me on the dance floor and bodies started falling into the hole.” The people who had been standing in front of the stage disappeared into the space where the floor had been.

Bad Religion stopped playing and the people on the right side of the dance floor shouted in protest, unaware of what had hap- pened. But the screams of those who had fallen or were in danger of falling drowned them out. A huge cloud of dust rose from the lower level and people continued to tumble into the pit. 

Special Thanks to  GREG GRAFFIN AND TO THE ENTIRE BAND FOR THEIR SUPPORT. Thanks also to BRETT GURWITZ and EPITAPH RECORDS for the use of Bad Religion’s library of music, MICHAEL GIARRATANO and everyone at HATCHET BOOK GROUP. 

To purchase the book, DO WHAT YOU WANT, CLICK HERE 

To see what the band is up to next  vist their OFFICIAL SITE.  

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‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL’- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. 

It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. 

It was Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. 

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Special thanks to Allison Ellwood, Melissa Dragich Cordero of MadInkPR, Michelle Gutenstein Hinz of ParkLife Unlimited, and everyone at University of Texas Press And a very special thank you to our guest Kathy Valentine whose music was used exclusively during this podcast. You can hear Kathy’s entire memoir soundtrack by purchasing the audiobook version of All I Ever Wanted, or by visiting her page on Spotify

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About the Podcast: 

‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL’- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. 

It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. 

It was Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. 

For more on the show, visit the website. 

Or follow us on Instagram and Facebook @Textproserocknroll

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We love to hear from you and yes, we take requests! Please subscribe, rate, comment, then tell a friend! 

Special thanks to Allison Ellwood, Melissa Dragich Cordero of MadInkPR, Michelle Gutenstein Hinz of ParkLife Unlimited, and everyone at University of Texas Press And a very special thank you to our guest Kathy Valentine whose music was used exclusively during this podcast. You can hear Kathy’s entire memoir soundtrack by purchasing the audiobook version of All I Ever Wanted, or by visiting her page on Spotify

CLICK HERE TO HEAR THIS EPISODE'S SOUNDTRACK 

About the Podcast: 

‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL’- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. 

It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. 

It was Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. 

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On these special Bonus tracks, we share unreleased audio clips that weren't included in the original podcast track...  

This time, we revisit our chat with Emmy-Nominated Documentary Filmmaker Alison Ellwood, as she talks to Kris about how a rock doc comes together. 

Alison's Emmy-Nominated series Laurel Canyon is available now on Epix, and the recently released The Go-Go's is now on Showtime.  

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‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL’- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. 

It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. 

It was Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. 

For more on the show, visit the website: www.textproserocknroll.com 

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On these special Bonus tracks, we share unreleased audio clips that weren't included in the original podcast track...  

This time, we revisit our talk with acclaimed Metal expert Martin Popoff whose new book "Anthem: Rush in the 70s" details the band’s meteoric rise and the evolution of their wildly powerful  live stage shows. 

LISTEN TO THE EPISODE's SOUNDTRACK HERE.   

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‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL’- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. 

It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. 

It was Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. 

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For more about the documentary, CLICK HERE. 

Watch Laurel Canyon now, available on EPIX. 

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About the Podcast: 

‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL’- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. 

It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. 

It was Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. 

For more on the show, visit the website. 

Or follow us on Instagram and Facebook @Textproserocknroll

Follow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosach

Follow Producer Char on Social Media: @ProducerChar

On these special Bonus tracks, we share unreleased audio clips that weren't included in the original podcast ... 

Today, we go back to Suzi Quatro and the musical influence she has had on music and rock 'n' roll. 

To hear Suzi's full Interview, check out Track 6 of this podcast.

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‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL’- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. 

It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. 

It was Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. 

For more on the show, visit the website. 

Or follow us on Instagram  @Textproserocknroll

Follow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosach

*Follow Producer Char on Social Media: *@ProducerChar

Kris is honored to welcome her guest, the First Lady of Rock n Roll herself, Suzi Quatro. From Detroit Rock City and around the globe, Suzi has sold more than 50 million albums and inspired countless female rockers. But being a pioneer wasn't without its hardship. Loneliness, sexism and strained familial relations all weighed on Suzi as she rose to the top. Now a new documentary illustrates how one woman's passion allowed her to persevere in the ultimate Boys Club and forge a path forevermore for female musicians everywhere. 

Watch the SUZI Q now on Apple TV. 

We love to hear from you and yes, we take requests! Please subscribe, rate, comment, then tell a friend! 

Special thanks to Sisi Cronin at Sicily Publicity, Teddie Dahlin at New Haven Publishing, Tait Brady at The Acme Film Company, and my very special guest Suzi Quatro for her time and music in association with this podcast.  

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About the Podcast: 

‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL’- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. 

It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. 

It was Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. 

For more on the show, visit the website. 

Or follow us on Instagram and Facebook @Textproserocknroll

Follow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosach

Follow Producer Char on Social Media: @ProducerChar

Today, we go back to Dr Bruce Conforth talking about Robert Johnson and the musical influence he has on music and rock 'n' roll today, from over 80 years ago. 

To hear the full Bruce Conforth Interview, check out Track 5 of this podcast. 

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About the Podcast: 

‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL’- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. 

It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. 

It was Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. 

For more on the show, visit the website. 

Or follow us on Instagram  @Textproserocknroll

Follow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosach

Follow Producer Char on Social Media: @ProducerChar

Up Jumped the Devil: The Real Life of Robert Johnson us available of Chicago Review Press 
 

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Special thanks to Bruce, Sam Ofman at CRP,  Marcus Osborne, and Will Roth. 

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About the Podcast: 

‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL’- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. 

It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. 

It was Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. 

For more on the show, visit the website. 

Or follow us on Instagram and Facebook @Textproserocknroll

Follow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosach

Follow Producer Char on Social Media: @ProducerChar

On these special Bonus tracks, we share unreleased audio clips that weren't included in the original podcast ... 

Today, we go back to Virginia Hanlon Grohl as she shares thoughts on the education system today. 

To hear Ginny's full Interview, check out Track 3 of this podcast.

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‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL’- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. 

It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. 

It was Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. 

For more on the show, visit the website. 

Or follow us on Instagram  @Textproserocknroll

Follow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosach

*Follow Producer Char on Social Media: *@ProducerChar

Martin has been called heavy metal's most widely recognized journalist" with 75 books on hard rock, heavy metal, and classic rock. He holds the unofficial record for the most music reviews with more than 7000 and counting. Now, he uses his metal expertise to tell the complete story of fellow Canadians in ANTHEM: Rush in the 70s. It is the first in the Rush Across the Decades series (ECW Press), and a must-have for any Rush enthusiast. 

Anthem: Rush in the 70s is available in Nook and Hardcover

Visit Martin online  

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Special Thanks:  Martin Popoff, Shelly Jachetta and Joelle Fuller.

Dave Grohl appears courtesy of Hatchet. 

Original music by Mike Bowman.  

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About the Podcast: 

‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL’- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. 

It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. 

It was Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. 

For more on the show, visit the website. 

Or follow us on Instagram  @Textproserocknroll

Follow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosach

Follow Producer Char on Social Media: @ProducerChar

Today, we go back to our debut Track with music aficionado and expert, Matt Pinfield. He has survived a brain aneurysm, a horrific car accident and now a relapse. Help him offset the high costs of physical and mental treatment by visiting the Help Matt Get Better GoFundMe Page. 

To paraphrase the Beatles, Matt will get by with a little help from his friends. And that includes you. 

To hear the full Matt Pinfield Interview, check out Track 1 of this podcast. 

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Special Thanks:  Laura Mazer, Eve Atterman and the team at WME.

Dave Grohl appears courtesy of Hatchet. 

Original music by Mike Bowman and Pictures of a Floating World.  

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About the Podcast: 

‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL’- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. 

It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. 

It was Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. 

For more on the show, visit the website. 

Or follow us on Instagram  @Textproserocknroll

Follow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosach

Follow Producer Char on Social Media: @ProducerChar

Today, we hear from Jenny Boyd, talking about San Francisco around the Summer of Love. 

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We love to hear from you and yes, Text prose & RocknRoll takes requests! Please subscribe, rate, comment, then tell a friend! 

Special Thanks:  Laura Mazer, Eve Atterman and the team at WME.

Dave Grohl appears courtesy of Hatchet. 

Original music by Mike Bowman and Pictures of a Floating World.  

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About the Podcast: 

‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL’- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. 

It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. 

It was Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. 

For more on the show, visit the website. 

Or follow us on Instagram  @Textproserocknroll

Follow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosach

Follow Producer Char on Social Media: @ProducerChar

Kris is honored to welcome her guest, RocknRoll Mama, Virginia Hanlon Grohl.  

The Foo Fighter frontman's mother opens up about raising a rock star child, interviewing mothers of celebrities including Mike D, Dr. Dre, Amy Winehouse, Teddy Lee, Michael Stipe, Kelly Clarkson, and many more in this fascinating read: From Cradle to Stage: Stories from the Mothers Who Rocked and Raised Rock Stars (Hodder & Stoughton; Hatchet Audio).

From Cradle to Stage is available in Audiobook, Kindle, Paperback and Hardcover

Visit Virginia online or follow her socials: 

YouTube  & Twitter  @CradleToStage 

Facebook @fromcradletostage 

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We love to hear from you and yes, Text prose & RocknRoll takes requests! Please subscribe, rate, comment, then tell a friend! 

Special Thanks:  Laura Mazer, Eve Atterman and the team at WME.

Dave Grohl appears courtesy of Hatchet. 

Original music by Mike Bowman and Pictures of a Floating World.  

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About the Podcast: 

‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL’- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. 

It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. 

It was Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. 

For more on the show, visit the website. 

Or follow us on Instagram  @Textproserocknroll

Follow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosach

Follow Producer Char on Social Media: @ProducerChar

Kris is honored to welcome her guest, music muse and Beatle ally, Jenny Boyd.  

"Just be yourself." These were the worlds of George Harrison to his then sister-in-law, Jenny Boyd. And while the model turned rock wife, followed his advice, she had a rough go of it along the way. From being chased by Beatles fans enraged that she had access, to the Beatles' fateful trip to India; from San Francisco's peace-loving streets to the drug-fueled parties of the 70s and finally to her own path, Jenny's story is riveting, sad and wildly exciting. Join us for stories of her travels and observations of some of the most memorable moments in music history as they appear in her new memoire, Jennifer Juniper, a Journey Beyond the Muse. 

Jenny's book is available in paperback and Kindle edition. 

Visit Jenny on The Web  or follow her on Socials:

Instagram @jenny_boydlevitt  - Facebook @JenniferJuniperauthor 

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Special Thanks to Matthew Smith and Sharon Kosach for contributing to this make this track possible. Original music by Mike Bowman.  

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About the Podcast: 

‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL’- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. 

It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. 

It was Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. 

For more on the show, visit the website. 

Follow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosach

Follow Producer Char on Social Media: @ProducerChar

Welcome to the debut Track of Text, Prose & Rock N Roll! 

Kris is honored to welcome her first guest, longtime friend and former co-worker, Matt Pinfield! 

If you watched MTV in the mid 90's you know Matt Pinfield as the host of the seminal alternative music series, 120 Minutes. 

Matt knew everything about music because to hear him tell it - he's a music fan first and foremost. That hasn't changed. Matt is as genuine today as he was when Kris met him 25 years ago. 

So when it came time to choose the first guest for this podcast, Matt was the obvious choice. The night this podcast was recorded, it had been a long time since Kris & Matt had seen each other. They had so much to cover and little time to do it... what became of the Track was an honest and frank conversation about Matt's life in music, which he recently chronicled in his book, All These Things That I've Done: My Insane, Improbable Rock Life. 

Check out Matt's book, now available on paperback! 

Follow Matt on Socials: Instagram@MatthewPinfield - Twitter@MattPinfield

...if you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate, comment, then tell a friend!

Special Thanks to Glenn Pinfield, Austin Reading, Kristi Fuhrman, Jason Frankovitz, & Mike Bowman for contributing to this make this Track possible.

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About the Podcast: 

‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL’- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bios, and anything in between. You'll hear first accounts from those who lived the lifestyle; a Book Club that rocks - literally. 

It was Created, Hosted & Executive Produced by Kris Kosach. 

It was Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of Go-To Productions. 

For more on the show, visit the website. 

Follow Kris on Social Media: @KrisKosach

Follow Producer Char on Social Media: @ProducerChar