And so is Al Kooper's memoir, also Ian Hunter's Diary.

Nick Rombes 33 1/3 book on the Ramones is also great.

Adding a bunch of these books to my list — have read some of those suggested here but not all, by a long shot. I had just started reading Trouble Boys (about the Replacements) when Jason and I spoke — if I'd finished it, it would have definitely been on that list as well. Great book for any of you Mats fans.