Author of “Frank Zappa’s America” (LSU Press, ‘25); “U2: Until the End of the World” (Gemini, ‘25); & “U2’s The Joshua Tree: Planting Roots in Mythic America” (Backbeat, ‘21). Interviewer for the New Books Network. Music film fest director for CHIRP Radio
Bradley Morgan
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Finished reading “Persepolis” by Marjane Satrapi. Satrapi’s coming-of-age graphic novel presents the timeless story of a young woman’s search for identity and finding the balance between one’s love for home and the need to leave it, realizing that one cannot return to a place that no longer exists.
We chat about some of the arias selected for the album, including several that Callas never performed on stage. We also discuss recording technologies and their impact on the autonomy of the female voice, especially with the advent of AI and the effect on Callas’s legacy.
Thanks to the Illinois Woman's Press Association for recognizing “Frank Zappa’s America” as Best General Adult Nonfiction book. It is truly an honor & I’m grateful that my book has resonated so much with readers. Frank’s music wasn’t for everyone, but his message was & it still reverberates today.
Today marks one year since the publication of my book “Frank Zappa’s America,” & I’m grateful for all the support I received from friends & readers this past year. Frank’s musical legacy is inseparable from his politics, & it was a privilege to document why he still matters decades after his death.
Bradley Morgan
Finished reading “Candyfreak” by Steve Almond. Almond’s book is a tasty travelogue exploring the last frontier of culinary entrepreneurialism amid late-stage capitalism; candy. A captivating look into the ways candy connects us with our deepest emotions, nuts and nougat and all.
“Life isn’t about finding yourself. It’s about creating yourself.”
Words the continue to inspire me in keeping the flame of my artistry and self-expression lit.
Eighty-five candles. Forever young, and forever grateful.
Thank you, Bobby.
Really grateful for the opportunity to speak with @jamescampion.bsky.social about the album that changed my life, inspiring me to write my first book. We dive into the album's political & religious themes, & how it has endured as a culturally relevant masterpiece.
Podcast links in the next message
*iHeart: tinyurl.com/452aatzr
*Apple: tinyurl.com/29f9c3rw
*Spotify: tinyurl.com/mwm4n434
And my book, "U2's The Joshua Tree: Planting Roots in Mythic America"
Finished reading “Fear and Fury” by @historianheather.bsky.social. A powerful account of the tragedy that eschews the media sensationalism for restoring dignity to the true victims of the shootings. A sobering and sadly all too relevant look into how history repeats itself, and often exponentially.
Start your week with my latest interview with @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social! Spoke with Ginger Dellenbaugh about her @3313books.bsky.social book introducing pop fans to the world of opera, showcasing the signature vocal talent of the original diva. Check it out here: tinyurl.com/5n8su2uj
