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The real Jim Morrison, fiery leader of the iconic Doors, is revealed in this hard-hitting, once-in-a-lifetime audiobook revelation. Perfect for the hardcore fan and casual music lover alike.

Ginger Baker is, without question, one of the foremost drummers of his generation, having formed the supergroups Cream and Blind Faith. In the early 1990s, Geoffrey Giuliano received an unsolicited call from Mr. Baker asking if he would be interested in writing his autobiography. From there, a turbulent yet fruitful relationship ensued between the two men.

Ginger Baker is without question one of the foremost drummers of his generation, having formed the supergroups Cream and Blind Faith. In the early 1990s, Geoffrey Giuliano received an unsolicited call from Mr. Baker asking if he would be interested in writing his autobiography. From there, a turbulent yet fruitful relationship ensued between the two men.

Few know that Giuliano was a firm friend of Jimi Hendrix's family, staying for a weeks at a time at the home of Al Hendrix, Jimi's dad in the mid-1980s. He also knew Jimi's younger brother, Leon, as well as his aunts, uncles, cousins, and even 100-year-old grandmother, Nora Hendrix. In addition, he also became close friends with Hendrix's Experience alumni Mitch Mitchell and Noel Redding along the way. Here, then, is the private world of an American icon. With rare Hendrix interviews.

Michael Jordan is more than a great player, a living legend, and an icon of our times. He is, when all is said and done, a great man. In this stirring audio biography Jordan sets the record straight on his amazing life and career and the single-minded inspiration behind it all.

Ginger Baker is, without question, one of the foremost drummers of his generation, having formed supergroups Cream and Blind Faith. In the early 1990's, Geoffrey Giuliano received a call from Baker asking if he would be interested in writing his autobiography. From there a turbulent, yet fruitful relationship ensued between the two men. While the book they wrote has yet to be published, here, at last, are the in-depth, upfront, and personal conversations the two unlikely friends recorded in a Western New York studio all those years ago.

Princess Diana almost single-handedly saved the British monarchy from demise with her manners and compassionate charitable work. When she was killed in a car crash in Paris on August 31, 1997, it became immediately clear just how much this shy, self-effacing, kindly woman really meant to the world and history.

Ginger Baker is, without question, one of the foremost drummers of his generation, having formed supergroups Cream and Blind Faith. In the early 1990's, Geoffrey Giuliano received a call from Baker asking if he would be interested in writing his autobiography. From there a turbulent, yet fruitful relationship ensued between the two men. While the book they wrote has yet to be published, here, at last, are the in-depth, upfront, and personal conversations the two unlikely friends recorded in a Western New York studio all those years ago.

In the early 1990s, Geoffrey Giuliano received an unsolicited call from Ginger Baker asking if he would be interested in writing his autobiography. While the book has yet to be published, here at last, are the in-depth, upfront and personal conversations the two unlikely friends recorded in an upstate New York studio all those years ago. Episode Five: Ginger turns on to heroin and the burgeoning British music scene of which he soon became an integral part. For the hard-working drummer stardom was on the horizon.

In the early 1990s, Geoffrey Giuliano received an unsolicited call from Mr. Baker asking if he would be interested in writing his autobiography. From there a turbulent, yet fruitful relationship ensued between the two men. While the book has yet to be published, here at last, are the in-depth, upfront, and personal conversations the two recorded in an upstate New York studio all those years ago. Episode Eight: Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker - the great Cream is born!

Ginger speaks his mind holding forth on the particulars of his amazing life and work and in doing so reveals something he has always ardently tried to hide - that he is really a lovely, caring, sensitive man. For everyone interested in the history, art, and cultural significance of the popular music of the 20th century, this series is a once in a lifetime, must-have audio event. Episode Two: Ginger discuses his early days on the road in Britain as an up-and-coming young drummer and a bucket of burning socks!

In the early 1990s, Geoffrey Giuliano received an unsolicited call from Ginger Baker asking if he would be interested in writing his autobiography. While the book has yet to be published, here at last, are the in-depth, upfront and personal conversations the two unlikely friends recorded in an upstate New York studio all those years ago. For everyone interested in the history and cultural significance of the popular music of the 20th century this series is a must-have exclusive audio event. Episode Four: Welcome Jack Bruce, death by drugs, and early memories of Cream.

Episode Six: 1964-65. Ginger first works with Jack Bruce and the tricky Graham Bond as well as becoming a full-on junkie. Gigging with the Graham Bond Organization at 50 quid a week. Remembrances of Alexis Korner, cold turkey in Leeds, Robert Stigwood, and the first early rumbles of the formation of Cream.

Jim Morrison: An American Saint is an engrossing, fascinating look into the mind of '60s rock icon and outlaw poet Jim Morrison. A must for all Morrison/Doors fans as well as students of the art and culture of the later 20th century.

In the early 1990s, Geoffrey Giuliano received an unsolicited call from Ginger Baker asking if he would be interested in writing his autobiography. From there a turbulent, yet fruitful relationship ensued between the two men. While the book has yet to be published, here at last, are the in-depth, upfront, and personal conversations the two recorded in an upstate New York studio all those years ago. Episode Seven: Ginger remembers an eventful LSD trip at 10 below zero as well as the entrance into his life of one Robert Stigwood. Further adventures with the always nimble Jack Bruce.

Journeyman author Brandon Stickney gives us a glimpse into the narcissistic, upside down world of the outrageous tabloid biographer in the last golden moments of an industry now decimated by the digital revolution. It was a time of riches for even moderately successful authors caught here as a snapshot of avarice, vice, and unrestrained ego, served up in a delightfully funny and engaging narrative.

The Shakespeare of this generation, Bob Dylan’s incredible lyrical and musical works have inspired generations artistically, politically, romantically, and spiritually. Even today, in his 70s, his fire and ice compositions continue to raise questions and dole out critical answers to some of life’s most important and perplexing issues. Here is Bob Dylan in his own words.

Ginger Baker is, without question, one of the foremost drummers of his generation, having formed the supergroups Cream and Blind Faith. In the early 1990's, Geoffrey Giuliano received an unsolicited call from Mr. Baker asking if he would be interested in writing his autobiography. Here, at last, are the in-depth, upfront, and personal conversations the two unlikely friends recorded in a western New York studio all those years ago.

Ginger Baker is, without question, one of the foremost drummers of his generation, having formed the supergroups Cream and Blind Faith. In the early 1990's, Geoffrey Giuliano received an unsolicited call from Mr. Baker asking if he would be interested in writing his autobiography. Here, at last, are the in-depth, upfront, and personal conversations the two unlikely friends recorded in a western New York studio all those years ago.

Ginger Baker is, without question, one of the foremost drummers of his generation, having formed supergroups Cream and Blind Faith. In the early 1990's, Geoffrey Giuliano received a call from Baker asking if he would be interested in writing his autobiography. From there a turbulent, yet fruitful relationship ensued between the two men. While the book they wrote has yet to be published, here, at last, are the in-depth, upfront, and personal conversations the two unlikely friends recorded in a Western New York studio all those years ago.