John Einarson
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Description
John Einarson is a Canadian music historian, broadcaster, educator and author of music biographies about Randy Bachman, The Flying Burrito Brothers, Neil Young and many more. Worked for the Manitoba Department of Education, lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba. (And apparently keeps very quiet about his age!)
Books
Desperados
From wild street brawls between hippies and rednecks, through the corporate dogfights over bands, to the tragic deaths of country rock's founders, this important book incisively and entertainingly documents the developments of a genuine American art form.
Hot Burritos
"Hot Burritos is a hard-hitting insider account of the brief but influential career of The Flying Burrito Brothers, as told to writer John Einarson by founder member Chris Hillman and other band-members and associates." "Speaking candidly for the first time, Hillman shatters countless myths surrounding this legendary band and offers a uniquely intimate portrait of his band-mate, the doomed cult hero Gram Parsons. He tells of the Hillman-Parsons creative partnership; the notorious 'train trip' tour of 1969; the ill-fated Altamont festival; the discovery of Emmylou Harris; the introduction of college crowds to bluegrass; and the group's enduring legacy. Here, at last, is the true story of The Flying Burrito Brothers."--Jacket.
Mr. Tambourine Man
"Gene Clark soared to fame as a founding member and frontman of the Byrds, one of the most important and influential groups of the '60s. His songwriting with the Byrds and subsequent work as a solo artist and with Dillard & Clark mark him as one of rock's key innovators and a pioneer of folk-rock, psychedelia, and alt-country. Yet Clark's personal demons shadowed him throughout his life, and until now his legacy has been clouded in mystery. Told through the personal recollections of those closest to Clark, [the book] offers a rare glimpse into his life and work, a revealing portrait of one of rock's greatest bands, and a cautionary tale of the pitfalls of fame. Endorsed by the Gene Clark estate, the book also features rare and previously unseen photos from family and friends."--Back cover.
Forever changes
In this work, Einarson tells the life story of Arthur Lee, an incredible contemporary musical talent who died tragically from leukemia.
Four strong winds
Definitive and endorsed biography of the duo based on personal refelections and recollections by contemporaries.