The Lovehammers are a Chicago based rock band who have released 6 studio albums, 2 EPS, and 2 DVD's in the last 15 years. You may remember lead singer, Marty Casey, as first runner up on the hit NBC show, Rockstar INXS. Lovehammers' song, "Trees," became a nationwide hit after Marty performed it on the show. Their most recent album, Set Fire, dropped last week (and I own it and recommend it!). The band was kind enough to talk books with me.
MARTY CASEY
What is
your favorite book?
Even more than a favorite book, I have a favorite genre of books
that I read. My need to read the biography of every great rock n rolla is
more than a desire... It's an addiction! It all started when I saw a book
called Hammer of the Gods sitting on my brothers nightstand. I was
probably 12 years old and the title sounded so cool. I had no idea what
it was about and I sat down and started reading. The colorful tales of a
monumental Rock band of the 70's - Led Zeppelin - painted the picture of a life
I got mesmerized by. After reading that book I started listening to all
things Zeppelin and wanted to be in a huge band and tour the globe a get into
trouble every where I went. I got sucked into the gypsy world of rock n
roll.
What is
your last book read (or current read?)
I am currently reading a book called "God's MiddleFinger: Into the Lawless Heart of the Sierra Madre" by Richard Grant.
I drove via Jeep thru 1,000's of miles of rural Mexico in 2007 and had
some amazing and frightening experiences. When I heard about this book
it seemed like the author walked the line of fate and stepped into the world
of bandits, drug smugglers, Mormons, cave-dwelling Tarahumara Indians,
opium farmers, cowboys, and other assorted outcasts that roam the Sierra
Madres. Knowing how dangerous this area is, I had to read the tale of an
American pushing the limits of reason and going to the ground zero of drug lord
insanity. I am halfway thru and LOVING this book.
Do you
prefer to read traditional books or on an e-reader?
I prefer the traditional paperback style book. When I finish
a book I usually pass it along to a friend and most have never been returned to
me. I hope that good books get passed down hand to hand and the stories
continue take the readers into an alternate time and place... The great escape!
BILLY SAWILCHIK
Fav book: Twilight
Last read: Water forElephants
Preferred format: Books
Obviously, I prefer to be entertained, not intellectually
stumulated when I read!!!
BOBBY
KOURELIS
What is your favorite book?
One of My favorites - The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson
What is your last book read (or current read?)
Just finished - Hit Hard: A Story of Hitting Rock Bottomat the Top by Joey Kramer of Aerosmith
Do you prefer to read traditional books or on an e-reader?
Traditional. Never attempted e-reading.
As far as typical reading, usually books on American
History/Presidents and plenty of Rock type bios/autobios.
DINO KOURELIS
What is
your favorite book?
I don’t think I can say I just have 1 favorite, but I do love ToKill a Mockingbird, as it was one of the first books I read. The Devil in the White City was another I
enjoyed – being from Chicago, I felt a connection. I enjoy most books by Scott Turow as
well…..again Chicago connection.
What is
your last book read (or current read?)
Currently reading Slash – I was actually with him in one of the
stories he talks about, so it is interesting to have it included in his book…..
Do you
prefer to read traditional books or on an e-reader?
I will only read traditional books – no e-readers for me!
I typically prefer to read Autobiographies and Biographies. Other than that, I will usually check out
what Scott Turow has out…….
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