“Chicago’s hyperliterate answer to Lester Bangs writes straightforward criticism in addition to trippy time-travel Grateful Dead adventures.” — Time Out Chicago
“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
“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
“…Tasty musical goodness…Smashing.” — Kirkus Reviews
“...like an extraordinary jam session... a rhythmic nirvana that is as compelling as it is hilariously absurd.” — Blogcritics.org
“...an insightful and entertaining look at popular music culture.” — Publishers Weekly
“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
“Highly recommended.” — Library Journal
“[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
“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
