Top 9 Books That Really Rocked In 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.

7. They Still Drop Turkeys at KTWS in Bend, Oregon

Lynette L. G. Sheffield writes fondly (and funnily) about her life as a hardcore classic rock radio listener.

8. Bob Dylan: The Essential Interviews

Dylan is known as one of the toughest artists to interview, which makes this compilation of 30 of his most revealing conversations with determined interviewers quite a prize.

9. Cleveland Rock & Roll Memories

From About Cleveland Guide Sandy Mitchell: "What do Alan Freed, Devo, and Eric Carmen have in common? They all contributed to Cleveland's diverse Rock and Roll music culture. Learn more about them and other Cleveland musicians, DJs, promoters, and fans in Carlo Wolff's interesting new book."