The Boy Who Cried Freebird

Rock & Roll Fables and Sonic Storytelling

About the author(s)

Mitch Myers is a writer, historian, and psychologist based in Chicago and New York City. His unique pop commentaries have been broadcast on NPR's All Things Consideredand published in a variety of journals, magazines, and websites. He also maintains the Shel Silverstein Archive in Chicago.

Reviews

“Highly recommended.” - Library Journal

“He’s a stone soul groove with stories most supersonic.” - Harp Magazine

“Music journalism is a tricky animal to tame, but Myers proves he’s got the touch ...” - Booklist

“The Boy Who Cried Freebird is a treasure trove for music lovers...Myers deserves high praise.” - Lisa Ko, author of The Leavers

“…Tasty musical goodness…Smashing.” - Kirkus Reviews

“A wonderful writer...[Myers] has a wide range of influences, and he riffs on them all.” - St. Petersburg Times

“...you will love every page of THE BOY WHO CRIED FREEBIRD.” - musicangle.com

“Chicago’s hyperliterate answer to Lester Bangs writes straightforward criticism in addition to trippy time-travel Grateful Dead adventures.” - Time Out Chicago

“...an insightful and entertaining look at popular music culture.” - Publishers Weekly

“[The Boy Who Cried Freebird] is a much-needed and very welcome collection. - Chicago Sun-Times

“Music fanatics will appreciate Myers’ expertise and imagination.” - Booklist

“Mitch truly lives within the music.” - Jason Koransky Editor, DownBeat

“Mitch’s ‘Rock & Roll Fables’ are departures from the norm, alternately fresh, smart and unique.” - Steve Bloom Editor, High Times

“Mitch Myers has an agile mind and a deft pen.” - David Wally, author of NO COMMERCIAL POTENTIAL: The Life and Times of Frank Zappa and TEENAGE NERVOUS BREAKDOWN: Music and Politics in the Post-Elvis Age

“...like an extraordinary jam session... a rhythmic nirvana that is as compelling as it is hilariously absurd.” - Blogcritics.org

“Dr. Myers can tell a story...When you read his fiction, you understand the facts.” - Bob Boilen Director, All Things Considered

“He is one of my favorite living storytellers.” - Dave Marsh Author of THE HEART OF ROCK & SOUL: The 1001 Greatest Singles Ever Made

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