Read about one of America’s most significant bands in “This is All a Dream We Dreamed: An Oral History of the Grateful Dead,” written by two of the Dead’s most-respected historians, Blair Jackson and David Gans. The duo writes (with thanks to band members, collaborators, peers and fans) how they went from a folk/bluegrass group to a cult-followed, psychedelic household name. It’s a fascinating oral …
In 1981, Grace Jones released a song titled “Art Groupie” in which she sings, “I’ll never write my memoirs.” Now—nearly 35 years later—the model, actress, singer and pioneering artist is changing her mind, explaining, “If I don’t, somebody else will.” Jones recently announced the upcoming autobiographical book with a preview of its cover and title, which recalls that same phrase she sang so long ago. …
Questlove writes, “When you live your life through records, the records are a record of your life.” The iconic drummer, producer and co-founder of the The Roots has penned a stunning memoir about his epic journey to the top. His life’s work becomes a window into his background as he recalls growing up as the son of a 1950s doo-wop singer in Philly, various encounters …
