Robert Greenfield Books

Jerome John Garcia's life as the heart of the Grateful Dead unfolds through the voices of those who knew him best. This narrative reveals the complexities of his relationships with ex-wives, lovers, and friends, highlighting their struggles with his addiction and the toll of his musical journey. The perspectives of fellow musicians and the children of bandmates further illustrate his dual role as a revered icon and a distant father figure. The book captures the magic and challenges of a man who embodied a unique cultural phenomenon.

A national bestseller in hardcover, this intimate and revealing portrait of the beloved lead singer of the Grateful Dead presents the musician, the icon, and the man in the words of those who knew him best. Photos.

As the founder and head of Atlantic Records, Ahmet Ertegun signed and/or recorded many of the greatest musical artists of all time, from Ray Charles to Kid Rock. Working alongside his older brother, Nesuhi, one of the preeminent jazz producers of all time, and the legendary Jerry Wexler, Ertegun transformed Atlantic Records from a small independent record label into a hugely profitable multinational corporation. In successive generations, he also served as a mentor to record-business tyros like Phil Spector, David Geffen, and Lyor Cohen. Brilliant, cultured, and irreverent, Ertegun was as renowned for his incredible sense of personal style and nonstop A-list social life as his work in the studio. Blessed with impeccable taste and brilliant business acumen, he brought rock 'n roll into the mainstream while creating the music that became the sound track for the lives of multiple generations.--From publisher description.

The narrative explores Dr. Timothy Leary's transformation from a respected psychologist to a counterculture icon during the 1960s. Initially focused on researching psychedelic drugs at Harvard, Leary's fascination evolved into a passionate advocacy for their use, promoting a philosophy of "tune in, turn on, drop out." His journey reflects the era's rebellion against authority and the quest for altered states of consciousness, positioning him as a pivotal figure in the cultural upheaval of the time.

Im Sommer 1971 fand in einer Luxusvilla an der Côte d'Azur eine legendäre Party statt, die zur Entstehung des Meisterwerks "Exile on Main St." der Rolling Stones führte. Robert Greenfield erzählt von den Exzessen, den Gästen und dem kreativen Prozess in einem improvisierten Aufnahmestudio.