Rocking My Life Away
Anthony DeCurtis
1998
Duke University
“Rocking My Life Away . . . passionately blends music, journalism, remembrance, and argument with a fresh perspective. . . . Like bell hooks and Mikal Gilmore, DeCurtis understands the links between culture and music. His book brilliantly chronicles the chaotic times in which they coexist.”—Michael E. Ross, Vibe
“Anthony DeCurtis’ collection offers literate and deeply informed profiles of the artists responsible for our musical landscape.”—Mark Oppenheimer, New York Times Book Review
“DeCurtis enters a scene without an agenda, providing a sparkling and untainted view and permitting the essential truths of each experience to emerge. The top-notch writing in this book has remarkable clarity.”—Ted Drozdowski, Boston Phoenix