Recommended Books

All Known Metal Bands  (2008) 
Dan Nelson
A list of–yes!–the band names of all known metal bands. The book contains over 50,000 band names and the ear-splitting volume is cranked to max.

Punk Rock Etiquette: The Ultimate How-to Guide for DIY, Punk, Indie and Underground Bands (2008)
Travis Nichols
No stranger to rock and roll, Nichols taps his insider knowledge for a wide audience in this witty yet sincere look at how to do the whole band thing up right. There are pros and cons, dos and don’ts, comics, and plenty of solid advice to get you started or keep you going.

Popular Lyric Writing: 10 Steps to Effective Storytelling (2007)
Andrea Stolpe
Songwriter Andrea Stolpe describes techniques for commercial songwriting. Her process is broken into steps that will help you write lyrics that reach out to your audience.

Debbie Harry Sings in French  (2008)
Meagan Brothers
When Johnny completes an alcohol rehabilitation program, his mother sends him to live with his uncle in North Carolina. There, he meets Maria, who seems to understand his fascination with the new wave band Blondie, and he learns about his deceased father's youthful forays into "glam rock."