Maggie Blackbird

Romancing Canada's Indigenous People

My father and I were forever swapping books.  Call Me Indian by Fred Sasakamoose is the last book Dad gave me before he passed away in July.  He said reading Mr. Sasakamoose’s story was like reading his own, so after putting off this book for a couple of months, I finally decided it was time …

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My teenaged cousin who babysat me introduced me to the Bay City Rollers when I was a lil kid.  Like any other child of the 70s, I had BCR plastered all over my walls.  My favourite member, along with my cousin’s, was Ian Mitchell.  With the recent passing of the group’s lead singer Les McKeown, …

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It’s been a while since I reviewed a rock ‘n’ roll title, and I do note on the main page of my website that I love to blog about romance, reading, writing, and rock ‘n’ roll.  So for today, I am giving you my thoughts on Hard to Handle by Steve Gorman, the former drummer …

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Being a die-hard music fan, I enjoy memoirs and autobiographies by groupies and WAGS (wives and girlfriends)–the lovely ladies who inspired many of the songs we love.  What about those who work in the music industry or became part of the band’s inner-circle?  They’re included, too, because these gals kicked some serious ass. Have a …

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This is an autobiography, but I’m recommending this book because Pamela Des Barres’ early life, in so many ways, plays out like a romance novel.  Ms. Des Barres is more than clear she’s in search of her rock ‘n’ roll prince charming who’ll sweep her off her feet and take her to his Beverly Hills …

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