Through it all, Grohl’s relationship to music is never far from view, as he discusses his influences and his creative process.īooks about musicians by musicians can sometimes lack narrative expertise, but The Storyteller proves that Dave Grohl is exactly that (haha). The list of prominent names featured in The Storyteller is certainly impressive (as you would both hope and expect), including such figures as Joan Jett, Little Richard, Tom Petty, Iggy Pop, and Paul McCartney to name a few. Plus, he does all this whilst offering a candid and personal account of his life as he navigates his encounters with fame and fortune. Like the best music books on the subject, Grohl takes us behind the security guards and backstage doors and into the heart of the popular music scene.

The Rest Is Noise: Listening to the 20th Century by Alex Rossįrom meteoric fame in Nirvana to overcoming grief and forging a path with the internationally successful Foo Fighters (and more besides), Dave Grohl’s memoir is everything you could want from a glimpse inside rock ’n’ roll stardom.

This Is Your Brain On Music by Daniel J.

Please Kill Me: The Uncensored Oral History of Punk by Legs McNeil and Gillian McCain.

Nonfiction Books About The Music Industry & Music.

The Ballad of Black Tom by Victor LaValle.

The Umbrella Academy Volume 1: Apocalypse Suite by Gerard Way and Gabriel Ba.

Scott Pilgrim Series by Bryan Lee O’Malley.

YA Fiction Books About Musicians & Music.The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb.Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid.The Boy in the Red Dress by Kristin Lambert.The Pianist from Syria: A Memoir by Aeham Ahmad.Red Paint: The Ancestral Autobiography of a Coast Salish Punk by Sasha taqwšəblu LaPointe.Parental Discretion Is Advised by Gerrick Kennedy.Lady Sings the Blues by Billie Holiday with William Dufty.Let’s get started, and don’t forget to tell us your favorites in the comments. So, what music books should you read first? Which ones will teach you more and take you around the world? Plus, we have books about the music industry in every genre: fantasy, historical fiction, memoir, biography, LGBT, graphic novels, murder mysteries, and more. Of course, find serious music reads too.Įncounter nonfiction music books about famous singers and bands, showcasing prominent people who not only changed the industry but also overcame huge hurdles, economically and racially. We are also unearthing the best books about music for both adults and teens – lesser-known and bestselling.ĭiscover period fiction books about music meant to illuminate the evolution of the industry by decade as well as fictional music novels that are hilarious and fun. This reading list is for our music lovers – whether you enjoy listening to music, singing it, or creating it. Sing and dance around the world with the best music books to read right now, including books about musicians, the music industry, and songwriting.

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