America, the Band
An Authorized Biography

America remains one of the best concerts I’ve been to, so I was excited to see they finally had an authorised biography out. This is a detailed account of the band, their history and discography. Jude Warne writes with a passion and enthusiasm that is to be admired. She clearly loves the band, and th......more

Just the simple fact that having a book written about America, certainly the most underrated and under-appreciated rock band of all time (except, you know, one song), would and should have warranted a 5-star rating. Yet, despite having a really strong and captivating start, the book often times repe......more

There’re not many types of books that I enjoy more than a rock memoir set in the 60s-70s. My recently read Tommy James’ The Mob, The Music and Me is a good example of an interesting and very personal narrative. This book on America unfortunately, is the opposite of that one though. Dry, and kinda bo......more

America was one of the first bands I truly fell in love with as my passion for music grew in the early 1970s, so I was very excited at the prospect of reading Jude Warne's book. Whilst I enjoyed the nostalgia trip it took me on - and the fact that it encouraged me to revisit the band's back catalogu......more

It was fascinating to read this book. As a musician, I resonated with so much of it. Loved reading about their songwriting processes, and the interpretations from the author about the quallity of vocals as written and performed. So much I didnt know. I was surprised to realize just how many original......more