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Booked On Rock

Eric Senich
The Beatles
Rock Music
Kiss
Fleetwood Mac
Led Zeppelin
Jerry Garcia
Paul Mccartney
The Grateful Dead
Van Halen
Ozzy Osbourne
Slayer
Alice Cooper
MTV
Guns N' Roses
Bruce Springsteen
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Pearl Jam
Prince
Night Ranger
Ace Frehley

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

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Terry Kilgore has spent decades as one of Southern California’s most respected guitarists, coming up in the same Pasadena-area scene as Eddie Van Halen and later playing and writing with David Lee Roth. In this episode, Terry shares firsthand stories... more

Bonnie Dobson wrote the haunting folk classic “Morning Dew” in 1961, inspired by the fear of nuclear annihilation. The song would go on to be recorded by the Grateful Dead, Jeff Beck, Robert Plant, Nazareth, Devo and countless others—but along the wa... more

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Neil Young has never followed the rules—and that's exactly what made him a rock legend.

In this episode of Booked On Rock, legendary rock journalist and author Sylvie Simmons joins me to discuss the updated and revised edition of her acclaimed biogr... more

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How did Blister in the Sun go from an underground college radio favorite to one of the most recognizable songs in America?

In this episode of Booked On Rock, author Nic Brown (33 1/3: Violent Femmes) explores the remarkable story behind the Violent ... more

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John Einarson
Author of Take Me For A Walk In The Morning Dew
Author, Books on music history
Episode: [EP 402] Who Really Wrote “Morning Dew”? John Einarson on Bonnie Dobson’s Fight to Reclaim Her Song
Sylvie Simmons
Author and journalist discussing the updated Neil Young biography Reflections in Broken Glass
Author, Mojo Magazine contributor
Episode: [EP 401] Neil Young: The Many Sides of a Rock Legend | Sylvie Simmons on the Updated Reflections in Broken Glass
Nic Brown
Author, Violent Femmes book author in the 33 and a Third series
33 1/3, Violent Femmes book
Episode: [EP 400] The Story of Violent Femmes' Debut: How "Blister in the Sun" Became a Classic with Nic Brown
Richie Unterberger
Author of Do What You Fear Most, The History of the Velvet Underground
Author, Historian
Episode: [EP 399] The History of the Velvet Underground with Richie Unterberger
Brad Tolinski
Author of Blow By Blow, The Jeff Beck Story
authors of Blow By Blow
Episode: [EP 396] The Jeff Beck Story: Brad Tolinski & Chris Gill Reveal the Man Behind the Guitar
Chris Gill
Author of Blow By Blow, The Jeff Beck Story
authors of Blow By Blow
Episode: [EP 396] The Jeff Beck Story: Brad Tolinski & Chris Gill Reveal the Man Behind the Guitar
Robert Boyd
Author of Last Stand, In Utero and the Final Days of Nirvana
Author
Episode: [EP 394] The Story Behind Nirvana's 'In Utero' with Robert Boyd
Alfredo Marziano
Author of XTC, Skylarking, A Life in a Day, The Making of a Pop Classic
Episode: [HIGHLIGHT] Why XTC Needed Todd Rundgren to Make 'Skylarking' - From EP 389
Joseph Coulson
Author, novelist, poet, playwright, musician
Dreamfield Press
Episode: [EP 393] What If Elvis Had a Secret Son? | Joseph Coulson on The Prince of Memphis

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

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 78 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 States4 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 States4 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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[EP 399] The History of the Velvet Underground with Richie Unterberger
Q: What exactly was the Exploding Plastic Inevitable and how was it presented?
Richie explains that it was a sensory, multimedia experience with dancers, films, a light show, and Warhol's branding, meant to be experienced from multiple angles and largely overshadowed the music in some contexts, especially during early performances.
[EP 396] The Jeff Beck Story: Brad Tolinski & Chris Gill Reveal the Man Behind the Guitar
Q: How did the Cliff Gallup guitar pick come into the interview?
Tolinski explains that presenting Cliff Gallup's guitar picks served as a peace offering that broke the ice and opened the door for a detailed, multi-hour discussion with Beck, illustrating Beck's guarded but curious nature toward new people.
[EP 397] The Story of April Wine: Tim Durling Explores the Band's Albums, Hits & Legacy
Q: How did April Wine first break into the scene and what was their early lineup like?
They started in Nova Scotia with roots in the eastern Canadian scene; early members included Myles Goodwyn who became the primary songwriter and lead figure, joined by the Henman brothers, with the band gradually solidifying into the classic 78-84 five-piece lineup that defined their sound.
[EP 400] The Story of Violent Femmes' Debut: How "Blister in the Sun" Became a Classic with Nic Brown
Q: Tell me about that experience of playing on the same bill with Violent Femmes and how it influenced your perspective on the band.
The host asks about the impact of sharing a bill with Violent Femmes and how it frames the band's early momentum and credibility, highlighting the generational and contextual shift that helped elevate their status.
[EP 393] What If Elvis Had a Secret Son? | Joseph Coulson on The Prince of Memphis
Q: What inspired the core concept of Aron Beale as Elvis's secret son?
The idea grew from imagining the child of a rock star facing the consequences of fame, identity, and a complicated family legacy, especially through the lens of Elvis's cultural impact and the pull between beloved myth and harsh realities.

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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. John Einarson
2. Sylvie Simmons
3. Nic Brown
4. Richie Unterberger
5. Brad Tolinski
6. Chris Gill
7. Robert Boyd
8. Alfredo Marziano

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