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ERIC CARMEN: MARATHON MAN
Bernie Hogya & Ken Sharp
Pop master finally gets his due
By Greg Prato
Eric Carmen's lengthy career has seen many ups and downs. Leading one of power pop's all-time great acts…heck, make that one of rock's all-time great acts (the Raspberries), launching a solo career as a balladeer ("All By Myself"), then reinventing himself as an 80s pop prince (Dirty Dancing). All of these eras and more are thoroughly examined on his first-ever Carmen bio. |
Co-written by the webmaster of Carmen's site, Bernie Hogya, and longtime Raspberries aficionado Ken Sharp (who previously penned the exceptional Raspberries biog), this 408-page book includes a wealth of interviews, insight, and rare photographs.
Raised near Cleveland, Ohio, Carmen developed an appreciation of classical music early on, before being transfixed by the Beatles, resulting in his develop-
ment as a fine power pop composer in his own right. Name-checked as a major influence by such acts as Kiss and Cheap Trick over the years, the Raspberries were one of rock's most underrated acts, and their story is this book's highpoint, complete with hits, misses, close-calls, and ultimately…an ugly
fight in a parking lot. Along the way, such interesting tales appear as jamming with Keith Moon, meeting John Lennon (who helped mix a Raspberries album), and a near-collaboration with Elton John.
Lovingly assembled and a fine read.
Record Collector / August 2005
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2005
REUNITED RASPBERRIES
Pittsburgh Gazette / January 5, 2005
SPEAKING WITH ERIC AND JIM
Chicago Sun Times / January 14, 2005
RASPBERRIES: HOUSE OF BLUES
Chicago Reader / January 14, 2005
RASPBERRIES BACK IN SEASON
Indiana Times / January 14, 2005
RASPBERRIES STILL FRESH
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette / January 15, 2005
AFTER 30 YEARS: RASPBERRIES
Chicago Sun Times / January 17, 2005
SWEET SOUND OF THE '70s
Orlando Sentinel / February 3, 2005
RASPBERRIES, FRESH
Shindig! / February 5, 2005
RASPBERRIES BLOSSOM ONCE MORE
Orlando Sentinel / February 9, 2005
SIDE 3, STARTING OVER
Rolling Stone / March 10, 2005
ERIC CARMEN: MARATHON MAN
Goldmine / March 18, 2005
THE VERY BEST OF THE RASPBERRIES
Uncut / March 30, 2005
ONE MORE TIME AROUND
The U of W Daily / May 5, 2005
RASPBERRIES
NBC's Today Show / May 27, 2005
RASPBERRIES GREATEST
Blender / June 2005
RASPBERRIES GREATEST
All-Music Guide / June 2005
RASPBERRIES GREATEST
Cleveland Scene / June 15, 2005
STARTING OVER
Rocky Mountain News / June 30, 2005
RASPBERRIES
Classic Rock / July 2005
NIGHTWATCH: RASPBERRIES
Cleveland Scene / July 13, 2005
NYC GUIDE: RASPBERRIES
The Village Voice / July 19, 2005
RASPBERRIES BACK IN SEASON
New York Daily News / July 19, 2005
ROCK/POP: RASPBERRIES
The New York Times / July 22, 2005
GOINGS ON ABOUT TOWN: RASPBERRIES
The New Yorker / July 25, 2005
COOL@NIGHT: RASPBERRIES
New York Newsday / July 25, 2005
RASPBERRIES STILL IN SEASON
FoxNews.com / July 25, 2005
RASPBERRIES PLUM HOT IN BIG APPLE
Cleveland Plain Dealer / July 27, 2005
IT HURTS TOO MUCH
Cleveland Plain Dealer / July 30, 2005
ERIC CARMEN: MARATHON MAN
Record Collector / August 2005
RASPBERRIES: GREATEST
Record Collector / August 2005
RASPBERRIES: GREATEST
Classic Rock / August 2005
40 GREATEST POWER BALLADS
Classic Rock / August 2005
STARTING OVER
The Village Voice / August 1, 2005
DREW-HAHA
National Post (Canada) / August 9, 2005
BYRDS OF A FEATHER
Tony's Blog / August 10, 2005
REISSUES - RASPBERRIES: GREATEST
The News-Press / August 19, 2005
CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED REUNION
Las Vegas Review / August 21, 2005
RASPBERRIES ON THE REUNION TRAIL
U.P.I. / August 25, 2005
RASPBERRIES BACK IN SEASON
The Aquarian Weekly / September 14, 2005
RASPBERRIES FIND A REASON TO REUNITE
Bergen Record / September 16, 2005
RASPBERRIES REUNITE
Cherry Hill Courrier / September 16, 2005
GO AHEAD AND DANCE
Bergen Record / September 23, 2005
HANGIN' WITH THE RASPBERRIES
Hollywood Reporter / September 27, 2005
BERRY, BERRY GOOD
Retro-Active / October 11, 2005
RASPBERRIES BACK IN SEASON
Ventura County Star / October 20, 2005
RASPBERRY PRESERVES
L.A. Weekly / October 21, 2005
ROCK AND ROLL NEVER FORGETS
Long Beach Telegram / October 21, 2005
RASPBERRIES: HOB, LOS ANGELES
Classic Rock Revisited / October 21, 2005
RASPBERRIES AT HOB
Lefsetz Letter / October 22, 2005
REMEMBER THE RASPBERRIES?
Entertainment Weekly / October 24, 2005
RASPBERRIES BACK IN SEASON
Copley News Service / October 30, 2005
BEST CONCERTS
New York Daily News / December 22, 2005
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