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Rock of Pages: The Ballad of the Lost Dogs of East Nashville • by John J. Thompson

Rock of Pages: The Ballad of the Lost Dogs of East Nashville • by John J. Thompson

| May 1, 2025 | 0 Comments

The Ballad of the Lost Dogs of East Nashville By John J. Thompson (Gyroscope) Review by Jeff Elbel Like a few of the central characters in this book, singer-songwriter John J. Thompson of alt-country/gospel band the Wayside may seem a bit tardy in offering his best gifts to the world. He’s an experienced storyteller and […]

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Rock of Pages: Rose Marshack • Play Like a Man

Rock of Pages: Rose Marshack • Play Like a Man

| May 22, 2023 | 0 Comments

  Play Like a Man by Rose Marshack (University of Illinois Press) Following decades of fan engagement through road diaries and groundbreaking podcast predecessor Radio Zero, Poster Children bassist Rose Marshack has gathered stories and experience for this fast-paced and wide-ranging but well-balanced rock/tech/spiritual memoir. Hard-won lessons, road stories, tech geekery, entertaining anecdotes, and lessons […]

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Rock of Pages: Creem Magazine 2022:  David Bowie Special Edition

Rock of Pages: Creem Magazine 2022: David Bowie Special Edition

| October 18, 2022

  Rock of Pages Creem #001 David Bowie Special Edition by Jeff Elbel Rolling Stone be hanged; Creem brashly billed itself long ago as “America’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll Magazine.” The magazine was originally published from 1969 to 1989, featuring character-driven content brimming with opinion and attitude. Notable writers included Lester Bangs, Cameron Crowe, punk […]

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