Bob Dylan dances, ducks and spars his way through interviews like a champion boxer. Neil Peart views life atop a motorcycle during a concert tour. And they still drop turkeys at KTWS in Bend, Oregon.
An eclectic mix of classic rock humor, history, biography and autobiography makes up our top picks for the best rock 'n' roll reads of 2006.
1. Comfortably Numb: A History of "The Wall"
Reigning Pink Floyd expert Vernon Fitch spent 10 years doing research for this lush coffee table book. Hundreds of photos and a wealth of new information make this a "must read" for Floyd fans.2. The Doors
This book by The Doors (and ex-Rolling Stone editor Ben Fong-Torres) about the Doors was timed to coincide with the 40th anniversary of the band's first album release.
3. Laurel Canyon
Michael Walker's intimate look at life at ground zero for the peace, love, let-it-all-hang-out brand of 60s rock.4. Roadshow: Landscape With Drums a Concert Tour by Motorcycle
Rush drummer/lyricist Neil Peart's book (his fourth) chronicles "a concert tour by motorcycle" during Rush's 30th anniversary tour in 2004.5. Smoke This!
Ian Gillian's self described "warblings, rants, philosophies, and musings from the singer of Deep Purple" is also a rich repository of photos and other DP memorabilia.6. Greetings from E Street
The life and times of Bruce Springsteen and company, written by Robert Santelli, who has also written bios of Bob Dylan and Woody Guthrie.