Like a Rolling Stone Out Today!
Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008
Among all the other crazy stuff going on today, my good friend Steve’s first book just came out today, and I highly recommend everyone picking up a copy. It’s getting fantastic reviews all over the place and it’s great to support a new author. The hardcover is only $16 on Amazon right now, but you can also pick it up at your local bookseller (support the indies!).
From Entertainment Weekly:
In this aptly titled tome, journalist Kurutz relates a year in the lives of two rival New York-based Rolling Stones tribute bands: Sticky Fingers and the Blushing Brides. The subject of copycat acts has been covered in various media almost as extensively as the Jagger/Richards songbook, and Kurutz doesn’t offer any fresh insight. But this is still a funny, poignant look at people who may believe that, to quote the Blushing Brides singer, “we kick the Rolling Stones’ asses live” - though they have to do so at an Elks Lodge. It’s only a book about fake rock & roll, but we like it. B+ -Clark Collis
Good luck, Steve.
[UPDATE: Listen to his interview today on Talk of the Nation on NPR]
