Musicians' Memoirs

Books written by musicians about their own lives.
Updated September 19, 2022
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Musicians' Memoirs

Books written by musicians about their own lives.
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Crying in H Mart : a memoir
Zauner, Michelle
Paper Book
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * From the indie rock sensation known as Japanese Breakfast, an unforgettable memoir about family, food, grief, love, and growing up Korean American--"in losing her mother and cooking to bring her back to life, Zauner became herself" (NPR). * CELEBRATING...
The storyteller : tales of life and music
Grohl, David
Paper Book
The #1 New York Times Bestseller * Named one of Variety's Best Music Books of 2021 * Included in Audible's Best of The Year list * A Business Insider Best Memoirs of 2021 * One of NME's Best Music Books of 2021 So, I've written a book. Having entertained the...
Just kids
Smith, Patti.
Paper Book
WINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD It was the summer Coltrane died, the summer of love and riots, and the summer when a chance encounter in Brooklyn led two young people on a path of art, devotion, and initiation. Patti Smith would evolve as a poet and performer,...
Loretta Lynn coal miner's daughter
Lynn, Loretta.
CD
Loretta Lynn's classic memoir tells the story of her early life in Butcher Holler, Kentucky, and her amazing rise to the top of the music industry.   Born into deep poverty, married at thirteen, mother of six, and a grandmother by the time she was twenty-nine, Loretta Lynn went on to...
Cash : the autobiography
Cash, Johnny.
Paper Book
Go ahead in the rain : notes to A Tribe Called Quest
Willis-Abdurraqib, Hanif
Paper Book
A New York Times Best Seller 2019 National Book Award Longlist, Nonfiction 2019 Kirkus Book Prize Finalist, Nonfiction A February IndieNext Pick Named A Most Anticipated Book of 2019 by Buzzfeed, Nylon,...
Acid for the children : a memoir
Flea (Musician)
Paper Book
This New York Times bestselling memoir is a raw and riveting portrait of a youth spent wild in Los Angeles, from the iconic bassist of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. "Virtuostic vulnerability." --The Atlantic In Acid for the...
Born to run
Springsteen, Bruce
Paper Book
The revealing, wildly entertaining, and bestselling memoir from the legendary Bruce Springsteen, one of the greatest songwriters and performers of any era. Born to Run is the greatest rock 'n' roll story ever told. Essential reading for the 50th anniversary of Springsteen...
Life
Richards, Keith
Paper Book
The long-awaited autobiography of Keith Richards, guitarist, songwriter, singer, and founding member of the Rolling Stones. With The Rolling Stones, Keith Richards created the songs that roused the world, and he lived the original rock and roll life. Now, at...
Chronicles : volume one
Dylan, Bob
Paper Book
WINNER OF THE NOBEL PRIZE IN LITERATURE The celebrated first memoir from arguably the most influential singer-songwriter in the country, Bob Dylan. "I'd come from a long ways off and had started a long ways down. But now destiny was about to manifest itself...
Blues all around me : the autobiography of B.B. King
King, B. B.
Paper Book
Unrequited infatuations : odyssey of a rock and roll consigliere : (a cautionary tale)
Van Zandt, Steve
Paper Book
Uncover never-before-told stories in this epic tale of self-discovery by Rock 'n' Roll legend Stevie Van Zandt. An instant New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, and Publishers Weekly bestseller! ...
Me
John, Elton
Paper Book
INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In his first and only official autobiography, music icon Elton John reveals the truth about his extraordinary life, from his rollercoaster lifestyle as shown in the film Rocketman, to becoming a living legend.
Dolly Parton : songteller, my life in lyrics
Parton, Dolly
Paper Book
New York Times bestseller Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics is a landmark celebration of the remarkable life and career of a country music and pop culture legend. This landmark volume explores the remarkable life and lyrics of the one and only Dolly Parton.
Unfaithful music & disappearing ink
Costello, Elvis
Paper Book
The perfect gift for music lovers and Elvis Costello fans, telling the story behind Elvis Costello's legendary career and his iconic, beloved songs.  Unfaithful Music & Disappearing Ink provides readers with a master's catalogue of a lifetime of great music....
Miles, the autobiography
Davis, Miles.
Paper Book
The life story of master jazz artist Miles Davis in his own words & with no punches pulled
Waging heavy peace : a hippie dream
Young, Neil
Paper Book
A New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and USA Today bestseller. For the first time, legendary singer, songwriter, and guitarist Neil Young offers a kaleidoscopic view of his personal life and musical creativity. He tells of his childhood in Ontario, where his father...
Roll me up and smoke me when I die : musings from the road
Nelson, Willie
Paper Book
In Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die, Willie Nelson muses about his greatest influences and the things that are most important to him, and celebrates the family, friends, and colleagues who have blessed his remarkable journey. Willie riffs on everything, from music to poker, Texas to Nashville,...
Kicking & dreaming : a story of Heart, soul, and rock and roll
Wilson, Ann
Paper Book
The story of Heart is a story of heart and soul and rock 'n' roll. Since finding their love of music and performing as teenagers in Seattle, Washington, Ann Wilson and Nancy Wilson, have been part of the American rock music landscape. From 70s classics like "Magic Man" and "Barracuda" to chart-...
Let's go (so we can get back) : a memoir of recording and discording with Wilco, etc.
Tweedy, Jeff
Paper Book
The singer, guitarist, and songwriter--best known for his work with Wilco--opens up about his past, his songs, the music, and the people who have inspired him in this personal memoir. This ideal addition to your Wilco collection also makes a perfect gift for music lovers. *A ...
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