Johnny rogan has 24 books on goodreads with 5284 ratings. Discussion in music corner started by clarkophile, oct 14. Johnny rogan has written what might be his final byrds book, a compendium of six biographies of members who have passed away. Aug, 2017 until mark lewisohn began his detailed investigations into the beatles, no music writer had devoted more time, words or commitment to chronicling the history of a group than johnny rogan with the byrds.
Maybe crosby was referring to another book or the 1980s edition, but i dont even recall her appearing there, unless there was a single mention. This second volume wraps up rogan s decades long look into the byrds and should be read by every deep byrds fan. Roger mcguinn, gene clark, david crosby, chris hillman, and michael clarke. Tambourine man, the album epitomized the folk rock genre and continued the bands successful mix of vocal harmony and jangly twelvestring rickenbacker guitar. For byrdmaniax or those who want to follow every concert, recording session, radio, and tv. Apr 19, 2012 never one to let the truth get in the way of an entertaining tale, taylor would doubtless appreciate the confusion that has arisen since reliable sources such as david frickes liner notes to the 1996 cd reissue of the byrds younger than yesterday album and johnny rogans widely admired byrds biography timeless flight revisited both insist the screaming crowd was recorded by taylor. The band went through a stunning array of personnel changes in later years, and it was increasingly difficult to blend the original members w. He cares more passionately about the byrds than most of the musicians who ve been in the band. In the most recent article under the latter part of note 25 i stated. Otherwise, rogans book is a mustread for anyone with more than a passing. June 7, 1944 july 15, 1973, was an american bluegrass and country guitarist and singer. The byrds biographer johnny rogan has described lady friend as a work of great maturity and the loudest, fastest and rockiest byrds single to date.
As he says in his introduction, this second volume is like six books in one. Johnny rogan books list of books by author johnny rogan. Timeless flight revisited the sequel by johnny rogan 1998, hardcover at the best online prices at. Chances are if youre reading this youre a byrds fan and youve read volume 1. Johnny rogan has been called pops most eccentric biographer, a fanatical searcher after truth. He has written influential biographies of the byrds, neil. Although he actually hailed from spokane, washington, clarke stated that he was born in stockbridge, new york. Just in case 735 pages of the third revision of johnny rogans previous definitive biography of the byrds and all the individuals who have played together under that name timeless flight revisited. Timeless flight revisited, the book that solidified and focused my admiration for genes work. Byrds requiem for the timeless volume 2 9789529540952. Johnny rogans definitive biography of the byrds and all the individuals who.
The byrds untitledunissued record collector magazine. This list has been made using contributions by members of the byrdmaniax mailing list, as well as richard russell s tapes and bootlegs list now unavailable and johnny rogan s timeless flight revisited book. Used books may not include companion materials, may have some shelf wear, may contain highlightingnotes. Therefore i unequivocally recommend purchasing his newest testament. His work has been acclaimed endlessly in print and on radio and television. Extracted and adapted from johnny rogans new book, byrds. Requiem for the timeless, volume 1 2011 by johnny rogan 1953, is a 1,200 page tome whose release byrdsaholics have long awaited. He has written influential biographies of the byrds, the smiths and van morrison. The sequel 9780952954019 by rogan, johnny and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. I believe that rogan s next biographies should be on the left banke regrouped in 2015 with new members and the strawberry alarm clock together again with yet another. Johnny rogans 1997 edition of his comprehensive byrds history. Gene clark and michael clarke from the original five byrds receive very personal treatments and their stories can only be described as harrowing and heartbreaking. Johnny rogan s byrds requiem for the timeless vol 2 uh.
Rogan, seasoned british rock scribe, also penned books on csny one of numerous byrds offshoots, kinks, van morrison, roxy music, smiths, wham. His writing is characterised by an almost neurotic attention to detail, epic length and a curiously ambivalent, sometimes positivesometimes hostile response from the subjects of his biographies. Requiem for the timeless,a biography of the jangly 1960s band that clocks in at a door. Requiem for the timeless volume 1 johnny rogans new. If you have any byrds records this is essential or an interest im popular music then buy this. Byrds bard johnny rogan released his latest document detailing the byrds saga, entitled, byrds requiem for the timeless volume 2, the lives and tragic deaths of gene clark, michael clarke, kevin kelley, gram parsons, clarence white and skip battin. After his love of the byrds took off during the 60s, johnny rogan made it his lifelong quest to talk to as many band members and associates as possible, resulting in 1980s timeless flight then 1997s expanded timeless flight revisited. Requiem for the timeless, volume 2 by johnny rogan until mark lewisohn began his detailed investigations into the beatles, no music writer had devoted more time, words or commitment to chronicling the history of a group than johnny rogan with the byrds. This biography delves beneath the myth to reveal story of the byrds. It is revised, updated and expanded to examine in detail all aspects of the groups members album releases. He is the author of books on the byrds, roxy music, the kinks, the smiths, crosby, stills, nash and young, and john lennon. Befitting a book of this size, there s a placemark ribbon sewn into the book a nice and needed touch. Can someone explain what requiem for the timeless vol 1 is and.
Rogan s penchant for gathering facts and laying them out in a straightforward context, and in an easy to read style makes this book the equal to volume 1. Nov 30, 2011 the first volume of byrds biographer johnny rogan s new book, requiem for the timeless volume 1 1200 pages is now available from the usual major outlets. While the first volume by johnny rogan basically focused on the byrds as a band, this second volume delves into the lives of the six deceased band members in the title. Putting the byrds on their rightful perch the irish times. Johnny rogans byrds requiem book perfect sound forever. Usually such information is found with the cds liner or song notes. The severed allianceis among the most successfuland controversialrock biographies ever published. The sequel 4th edition, is a revised and updated edition of his 1997 tome timeless flight.
Rogan, in his interview, mentioned that crosby had written and sung the song. Van morrison by johnny rogan penguin books australia. He has written influential biographies of the byrds, neil young, the smiths, van morrison and ray davies. Aug 02, 2017 this is a book that is worth every penny and about a group that fully merits such a retrospective time out it is highly unlikely that a more committed byrds fan than johnny rogan exists anywhere on this planet. Johnny rogan is the author of over twenty books, including highly acclaimed biographiesmusical studies of the byrds, the smiths, van morrison, neil young.
Oct 14, 2011 new book on the byrds from johnny rogan. I think it s in johnny rogan s book where he says something like its hard to imagine five people writing a more boring song. I am eternally proud to have published johnnys first book on the byrds in 1977 when our then american literary agent al zuckerman declined to find a usa publisher for us by saying who wants to read about a broken down rock band. Within 2 years the song appeared on a byrds cd with crosbys vocal and writing credit. There was a biography of this band called timeless flight by johnny rogan, published in 1977. The five being the four byrds plus roadiepercussionist jimmi seiter, about whose girlfriend this song was written. The byrds musical catalogue demonstrates that more clearly than even a diehard fan like johnny rogan can describe. After his love of the byrds took off during the 60s, johnny rogan made it his lifelong. Rogan has written individual chapters, two of them booklength, about all six that could be construed as separate biographies in themselves, yet. The sequel carried insufficient detail to satisfy your cravings for information about the band, the author has found the time and energy to compile the reallytrulylastword on the subject. The last time that all five members had worked together as the byrds was in 1966. He s obviously not popular with all of his subjects. Johnny rogans upcoming final byrds book august, 2017.
New film reveals the sad flight of the byrds gene clark. Click on this books subject categories to see related titles. His writing is characterised by an almost neurotic attention to detail, epic length the firs. The definitive biography of the byrds rogan, johnny on. Johnny rogan is an author of irish descent best known for his books about music and popular culture. The byrds untitledunissued not a turkey in sight originally issued as a valueformoney doublealbum for the price of a single in 1970 on columbia, untitleds lineup boasts original member roger mcguinn alongside gene parsons, skip battin and clarence white.
It was recorded as the centerpiece of a reunion between the five original band members. Ive got rogan s byrds timeless flight revisited which i read about 15 years ago. Rock biographer johnny rogan is best known for his books on the smiths and ray davies, writes john meagher, but his hefty tomes on the byrds prove he s the definitive authority on the 1960s icons. Requiem for the timeless volume 1 and the mother s name is spelt correctly in every instance in both. He is best known as a member of the bluegrass ensemble the kentucky colonels and the rock band the byrds, as well as for being a pioneer of the musical genre of country rock during the late 1960s. For johnny, like mark, it is an ongoing life work, not a project that is over once the book is published but, instead, a kind of mission i. Having denounced the book and called for the death of its author johnny rogan, morrissey later did a uturn and cited it as evidence in the royaltyrelated court case brought by smiths drummer mike joyce. If the byrds are one of your favorite bands, chances are youve read or at least heard about author johnny rogan s previous works on the band. Finally, johnny rogan s words uncompromisingly encapsulate the lives and tragedies 28 of the other sixalthough it should have been sevendeparted songbirds for all to listen to. Timeless flight revisited is a better straightahead narrative biography. It is revised, updated and expanded to examine in detail all aspects of the groups members album releases, projects, and deaths in the.
Johnny rogan loves the byrds and he has been researching their history for over 40 years now. This book and its sister title are truly the bible for requiem for the timeless, volume 2 explores more literally the remit of its title by focusing attention on the deceased. If you are a fan of the byrds, this is the definitive book. It came in at around 400ish pages if i remember right. The first volume is a group biography, detailing the life and work of the byrds, including details of the interaction between the original members after the breakup of the band. Each one of the chapters is a mini book in itself, delving into the lives and tragedies of the band members. Chris hillman seems to have little time for rock mythologising and maybe puts the byrds books in the same category. Byrds bard johnny rogan released his latest document detailing the byrds saga, entitled, byrds requiem for the timeless volume 2, the lives and tragic.
Id love to see johnny rogan release the book about morrisseys solo years that he mentioned many many years ago. There was a band called the byrds 1964 to 1973, very neat. Rogan, seasoned british rock scribe, also penned books on csny one of numerous byrds offshoots, kinks, van. Regarding the volume 1 on the cover, rogan states that requiem for the timeless is a multivolume book covering the complete history of the byrds. Requiem for the timeless volume 2 record collector. David crosby, chris hillman, roger mcguinn, michael clarke and gene clark, perform on the nbc tv music show hullabaloo in. Johnny rogan obviously loves the music and their story as hes dedicated years to this book, his evocative preface is worth the price alone. Although from my reading of rogans histories, crosby comes across as quite a spoiled.
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