petersp83

I'll have to pick up a copy of Gladrielle's book. Given how young she was when DA passed, the NY'er side of me is/was somewhat skeptical of what insights she might have that others hadn't articulated through their previously published comments. I've read some good things about it though. In any event, congratulations for your book and keep up the good work you're doing promoting the book and the band.

Read the book, nice job. Big fan, read all the previous books and seen @ 200 shows. I'm curious why you didn't interview Mama A. I would've enjoyed hearing more about her thoughts on various things. Also, don't take this as criticism, but I thought from reading your book I'd get more insights into the management aspects of the band, and thought there would be more insights from Bert Holman. (I know you covered Johnny Podell extensively and others...) I also thought you'd cover some more info @ music company royalty battles they had and recently prevailed on. These aren't complaints, just observations. I know the book was focused on the band, but I'm also surprised that with you being such an avid participant on the ABB forum, not one word about that, or the characters on that, in the book? I definitely learned several things from reading your book though and just gave a few friends copies as gifts. I'm going to the show 3/8 and 3/15 and will look for you. - Peter