Sonic Transmission – Television, Tom Verlaine, Richard Hell
“An Illustrated History”
Tim Mitchell
Glitter Books: London, United Kingdom, 150 pages

Review by Tony O’Neill

Good music writing can be a transformative experience, even if you don’t particularly care for the subject. I found THE DIRT–a book on the career and exploits of Motley Crue–a fascinating read, despite the fact that I am not a fan of the band. It was a book were you felt the passion of the band–a passion for getting laid, taking drugs, and–oh yeah–making music. Another favorite book of mine is DEEP IN A DREAM: THE LONG NIGHT OF CHET BAKER. Even if you are not a die-hard fan of the man’s music, the book will still be an unforgettable experience, getting into the dark side of the mans psyche as thoroughly as it does. DEEP IN A DREAM like all good biographical writing, was as entertaining as a good work of fiction, maybe even more so because it is tangibly real. Read the rest of this entry »