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10 Responses to “A good book to read with a close relation to rock music?”

1. thisjustforyou Says:
   January 15th, 2010 at 1:10 am

   Samantha

   High Fidelity by Nick Hornby.
   Actually, there are a few good Nick Hornby books.
   American Skin by Don DeGrazia.

2. Navigator Says:
   January 15th, 2010 at 10:42 pm

   Eli

   The Armageddon Rag by George R.R. Martin. It’s about a writer who becomes involved with a 60s rock supergroup, and involved again when the group re-forms in the 80s.

   The story takes place in the 1980s, but with plenty of dreams, flashbacks, and references to the 60s. And rock music is referred to throughout the book, of course.

3. M J Says:
   January 17th, 2010 at 4:49 pm

   Alexis

   i dont know if you are interested in non-fiction but if you are The Dirt is a wonderful book by the band members of Motley Crue. And coming out soon is The Herion Diaries by Nikki Sixx. That looks to be like another good one.

4. Ralph Says:
   January 17th, 2010 at 7:56 pm

   Jay

   A great book that fits you description to a tee is “Shakey: Neil Young’s Biography” by Jimmy McDonough.

   It starts out in Rock’s infancy giving tons of interesting detail about the early years and early contributors to rocks beginning.

   And young himself is such an interesting, pervasive, and ever-changing character. You will be amazed by his story.

5. Traveller In Time Says:
   January 20th, 2010 at 1:33 pm

   Paloma

   Try this:

   The Sound of One Hand Clapping, by Fay Doxford.

   It’s one of the very best books I have ever read. I can’t recomend this highly enough! Good luck!

6. spamfish60 Says:
   January 23rd, 2010 at 12:46 pm

   Maribel

   Heart-Shaped Box by Joe Hill
   Its a fictional book about an 80’s metal rock musician who collects macabre items. He buys a suit thats supposed to be haunted by its previous owner. VERY SCARY! I liked it. A couple of twists you don’t see coming.

7. Thya x Says:
   January 25th, 2010 at 9:26 am

   Celine

   In Times of Violence. by Karina Kantas

   Urban thriller, think bad boy bikers.

   Plenty of Rock!

8. Rose D Says:
   January 27th, 2010 at 7:07 pm

   Brooklyn

   You might enjoy The Armageddon Rag by George R R Martin.

9. gerber baby Says:
   January 31st, 2010 at 3:55 am

   Dominic

   Come as You Are—It’s a good book about Nirvana.

10. Theo Says:
    February 2nd, 2010 at 10:34 pm

    Lia

    I couldn’t agree more with Tatiana above me. It fills all the criteria you’re looking for. One of the greatest rock novels ever.

    The book’s website:

    Enjoy!