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Booked On Rock

Eric Senich
The Beatles
Rock Music
KISS
Fleetwood Mac
Led Zeppelin
Paul Mccartney
Bob Dylan
Jerry Garcia
Bruce Springsteen
The Grateful Dead
Van Halen
Ozzy Osbourne
Slayer
Tom Petty
Alice Cooper
MTV
Guns N' Roses
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Pearl Jam
Pink Floyd

Conversations with authors, musicians, and insiders revealing the stories behind classic rock's greatest songs, albums and artists.

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Recent Guests

Richard Lefkowitz
Author of Welcome to Fabulous Angeles, The Rock and Roll Adventures of a Wayward West Side Teen
Author
Episode: [EP 391] I Partied with The Rolling Stones: Richard Lefkowitz's Wild 1970s Los Angeles Stories
Alfredo Marziano
Author of XTC Skylarking: A Life in a Day, The Making of a Pop Classic
Lily Publishing (Milestones series)
Episode: [EP 389] XTC's Skylarking: The Story Behind A Pop Masterpiece - With Alfredo Marziano
Rachel Brodsky
Author of Lessons & Lace, Everything I Know About Dreams, Heartbreak, and Magic, I Learned from Stevie Nicks
Author, Lessons & Lace
Episode: [EP 387] Stevie Nicks: Lessons in Dreams, Heartbreak & Resilience - With Rachel Brodsky
Pat Gilbert
Former Mojo editor and author; writer of Passion Is a Fashion, The Real Story of The Clash
Mojo / Passion Is a Fashion (book)
Episode: [EP 386] The Clash: Triumph or Tragedy? - The Real Story Behind the Band - With Pat Gilbert
Mark Wilkerson
Author of Pub Rock, contributor to Bloomsbury's 33 1/3 series
Bloomsbury Publishing
Episode: [HIGHLIGHT] The Genius of Wilko Johnson & the Legacy of Dr. Feelgood - From EP 385
Chris Sutton
Author of Black Sabbath, The Dio Years
Sonic Bond's On-Track series
Episode: [HIGHLIGHT] Black Sabbath After Ozzy: Did Dio Save the Band? - From EP 384
Don Pyle
Musician, photographer, writer; co-founder of Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet
Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet; Author
Episode: [EP 383] Don Pyle on Life, Loss & Shadowy Men On A Shadowy Planet
Tom Doyle
Author of Ringo, A Fab Life
Author
Episode: [EP 382] Ringo Starr: A Fab Life - With Tom Doyle
Richard James
Author of Rush 1984 to 2015, every album, every song
Author
Episode: [HIGHLIGHT] Why Neil Peart’s Lyrics Still Hit So Hard - From EP 380

Host

Eric Senich
Host with extensive experience interviewing authors and musicians in rock history

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 77 ratings
  • Stalwart Eric

    I enjoyed his previous podcast and followed him over to Booked on Rock. He’s affable, likable and has an increasingly wide range of interesting guests. Thumbs up to Eric!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Takapuian
    Japana year ago
  • Great podcast

    Really good podcast, which usually helps me decide whether or not to buy a book on music.

    Eric used to do another podcast which I really loved where he would breakdown a bands history, very insightful and good production values. Miss that!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    BuckSatan666+
    United States3 years ago
  • The Podcast for Music Fans That Gets You in Deeper Than a Bookworm

    Eric Senich gets music and draws out of great authors who also gets music. Senich has you “covered” driving deep into stories of bands, albums, and songs and giving you that backstage pass that’s truly behind the music, no VH-1 pun intended. Senich is a true music connoisseur and brings you from one end of the spectrum to another with bands such as Sisters of Mercy to Led Zeppelin, to The Doors, to Tom Petty, to KISS, to The Cure, and to his near and near Eddie Van Halen. I find myself “cha... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    7mary4
    United States3 years ago
  • Eric is a Massively Skilled Interviewer

    I’ve known Eric since 1999 and his journalistic talent was tremendous then! It’s no surprise that his interviewing prowess is on par with the best in the business!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fgilly
    United States3 years ago
  • Love this podcast

    Eric is a perfect host. I have learned so much about Rock history. I highly recommend this podcast for your musical knowledge.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SuzyCreamcheese48
    United States3 years ago

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The host draws out exclusive insights from authors and musicians.
Listeners appreciate the deep-dive, book-orientated angle on rock history.
The show is a go-to for music fans who want more than basic band histories.
Consistently high production quality and strong guest selection.
The interviews feel like a backstage pass into rock lore.

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Talking Points

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[EP 388] Press to Play: Paul McCartney's Most Misunderstood Album? - With Luca Perasi
Q: For somebody listening to Press To Play today, what's the strongest argument for giving it another serious listen?
Even though the album is peppered with experimentation, it showcases McCartney's versatility and bravery to explore a broad sonic palette, revealing multiple facets of his artistry beyond the familiar Beatles-era sound.
[EP 389] XTC's Skylarking: The Story Behind A Pop Masterpiece - With Alfredo Marziano
Q: How did the collaboration between Todd Rundgren and XTC shape Skylarking
Rundgren brought a decisive, sometimes confrontational production approach that pushed the band to rethink arrangements and select songs, resulting in a more cohesive, studio-driven album that still reflected the group's core sensibilities.
[EP 387] Stevie Nicks: Lessons in Dreams, Heartbreak & Resilience - With Rachel Brodsky
Q: What surprised you the most in your archival research about how Stevie was perceived early in her career?
The biggest surprise was how extensively she was written off by critics in the 70s, with reviews that underestimated her artistry, which contrasted sharply with how she's celebrated today.
[EP 387] Stevie Nicks: Lessons in Dreams, Heartbreak & Resilience - With Rachel Brodsky
Q: What first inspired you to write an entire book centered around the lessons and philosophy of Stevie Nicks rather than a traditional biography?
The idea wasn't entirely mine; it came from an editor who described a prescriptive biography of Stevie Nicks, and I ran with it, outlining chapters that translate Stevie's life into universal lessons rather than a chronological biography.
[HIGHLIGHT] They Called Stevie Nicks "Frivolous" — Rachel Brodsky Explains Why - From Ep 387
Q: Why do you think so many critics initially failed to recognize her depth as an artist?
The early pushback was rooted in gender bias and a male-dominated press culture; as time passed, her artistry and impact became undeniable, but the initial reception reflected the era's misogynistic attitudes.

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Conversations with authors, musicians, and insiders reveal the stories behind classic rock's songs, albums, and artists. Across episodes, the show emphasizes deep-dive history, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and nuanced debates about band dynamics, production choices, and cultural impact, with a strong focus on memoir-style insights from authors and firsthand perspectives from musicians. Noteworthy traits include a heavy emphasis on rock history through long-form interviews, attention to myth-busting and archival context, and a consistent ability to translate complex histories into accessible narratives for fans and industry professionals alike.

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Recent guests on Booked On Rock include:

1. Richard Lefkowitz
2. Alfredo Marziano
3. Rachel Brodsky
4. Pat Gilbert
5. Mark Wilkerson
6. Chris Sutton
7. Don Pyle
8. Tom Doyle

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