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Musician Biographies: Rock & Roll

This guide lays out the biographies of musicians and songs that best represent their work and their books!

Rock & Roll Authors

Me by Elton John
Call Number: B JOHN

ISBN: 9781250147608

Me by Elton John is a personal and entertaining memoir that offers a vulnerable look at the legendary musician’s life. Elton reflects on his rise from a boy named Reginald Dwight in suburban England to one of the most flamboyant and celebrated performers in music history. With humor and honesty, he delves into his battles with addiction, his relationships, his work as an LGBTQ+ advocate, and his journey to finding love, family, and sobriety. Packed with outrageous stories, heartfelt moments, and insights into his music, it’s an special glimpse into a life full of stories.
Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen
Call Number: B SPRINGSTEEN

ISBN: 9781501141515

Born to Run is Bruce Springsteen's autobiography, which chronicles his life and career as a musician. The book is named after his iconic 1975 album and song of the same name. Born to Run will be revelatory for anyone who has ever enjoyed Bruce Springsteen, but this book is much more than a legendary rock star's memoir. This is a book for workers and dreamers, parents and children, lovers and loners, artists, freaks, or anyone who has ever wanted to be baptized in the holy river of rock and roll.
Just Kids by Patti Smith
Call Number: B SMITH

ISBN: 9780066211312

In Just Kids, Patti Smith's first book of prose, the legendary American artist offers a never-before-seen glimpse of her remarkable relationship with photographer Robert Mapplethorpe in the epochal days of New York City and the Chelsea Hotel in the late sixties and seventies. An honest and moving story of youth and friendship, Smith brings the same unique, lyrical quality to Just Kids as she has to the rest of her formidable body of work--from her influential 1975 album Horses to her visual art and poetry.
The Storyteller by Dave Grohl
Call Number: B GROHL

ISBN: 9780063076099

The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music is a 2021 autobiography by American rock musician Dave Grohl, founder of Foo Fighters and formerly drummer of Nirvana. The book consists of a selection of short stories and anecdotes, which Grohl likened to the songs on an album.