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Andrew Craneman

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Writer. Father. Human Being. Author of the Rock And Roll Almanac. I am not on any other platforms, meta or X. Author page: https://andrewcraneman.com/

307 Followers  |  200 Following  |  58 Posts  |  Joined: 29.01.2025  |  2.009

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The Rock n Roll Almanac Book Review - Rock n Roll Book and Documentary Reviews: Rock Talk Studio It’s 70 years of rock n roll packed into 366 days. A virtual time machine for fans.  What if every day came with its own slice of rock history? That’s exactly what this book does.  It’s 366 ...

Got a great new review from Rock Talk Studios podcast.

Go check it out and crank it loud.

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02.09.2025 09:59 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Talk Is Jericho: Facts & Tracks From The Rock & Roll Almanac Author Andrew Craneman spent 15+ years compiling over 70 years of music history into The Rock And Roll Almanac: A Day-By-Day Journey Through 70 Years of Legendary Music History, and he’s sharing how a...

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04.08.2025 10:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Huge thanks to the one and only Chris Jericho for having me on Talk Is Jericho! 🀘

We talked rock history, ridiculous stories, and why The Almanac is basically a time machine for music nerds.

Go check it out and crank it loud.

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04.08.2025 09:59 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Just hit 300 followers here in #BlueSky and also in Instaspam.

I'm happy as these have grown from nothing in just a few months.

And I don't think any of my friends or family are following me, as intended.

Thank you lovely people!

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28.07.2025 06:35 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

You're +1 now. 😎

03.07.2025 18:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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A friend of mine sent me a message:

"Oh look what I found at my local library!"

Gotta love the librarians!

Does your local have one?

Can you request a copy?

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03.07.2025 17:26 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Book review of The Rock And Roll Almanac The Rock And Roll Almanac by Andrew Craneman is a detailed, date-specific chronology of significant events in rock music history spanning over 70 years. It catalogs landmark album releases, band miles...

Just got a new five-star review from Readers' Favorite!

"...this book offers a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of rock, with energy and innovation on every page."

Check it out here: readersfavorite.com/book-review/...

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24.06.2025 09:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I get a really powerful Tove Jansson feeling of this. I hope it is a compliment to you, at least that is how I ment it.

20.06.2025 14:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Andrew Craneman Andrew Craneman is a musician, writer, and devoted music historian with a lifelong passion for rock and roll. From performing on stage to collecting countless stories about the music he loves, Andrew ...

Finally got the website done.

How can one even procrastinate this long on a thing so simple?

Check it out on andrewcraneman.com

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19.06.2025 08:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Check out the latest episode of Booked On Rock Podcast!

I had a blast with Eric and he has loads of really great episodes with awesome stories.

You can watch it below or give it a listen.

Give Eric a follow at @bookedonrock.bsky.social

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18.06.2025 09:58 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Rock And Roll Almanac: A Day-By-Day Journey Through 70 Years of Legendary Music History Amazon.com: The Rock And Roll Almanac: A Day-By-Day Journey Through 70 Years of Legendary Music History: 9789526570303: Craneman, Andrew: Books

I just signed (with shaking hands) a copy of the book to Iron Maiden. A brother of a friend is going to meet them and promised to hand it over.

Up the Irons!!

Check it out on Amazon:

www.amazon.com/dp/9526570308

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16.06.2025 15:46 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Andrew Craneman interview, 28th May 2025 Listen to Andrew Craneman interview, 28th May 2025 by Geoff Dorsett

The interview by the great Geoff Dorsett is live.

30 minutes of bands, names, places and true radio gold to listen:

www.mixcloud.com/geoffdorsett...

Book on Amazon:

www.amazon.com/dp/9526570308

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05.06.2025 08:43 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The Rock And Roll Almanac - Andrew Craneman
YouTube video by A Breath of Fresh Air 60s 70s 80s Music Interviews The Rock And Roll Almanac - Andrew Craneman

I got interviewed by Sandy Kaye from A Breath Of Fresh Air in Australia.

I was soo nervous but I think it came out fine...

...thanks to her editing skills.

youtu.be/JClr3sD_NA8?...

Book on Amazon:

www.amazon.com/dp/9526570308

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30.05.2025 19:05 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

At first I thought it was in the palm of your hand and I thought, how could you spend that long on something so small.

Apparently it's a couch. πŸ˜…

26.05.2025 09:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Three interviews in a day. What should I be worried about?

48 hours from now a video call from Australia, that noon a phone call from the UK and another call from the States in the afternoon.

Any hints?

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26.05.2025 05:44 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Rock And Roll Almanac: A Day-By-Day Journey Through 70 Years of Legendary Music History Amazon.com: The Rock And Roll Almanac: A Day-By-Day Journey Through 70 Years of Legendary Music History: 9789526570303: Craneman, Andrew: Books

Self-Promo Saturday!

Get this for your dad or husband for Father's Day!

It's sooner than you think!!

www.amazon.com/dp/9526570308

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24.05.2025 10:11 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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My Favourite New Book: The Rock And Roll Almanac | RCM Blog Andrew Craneman - The Rock And Roll Almanac. The ultimate coffee table book for people obsessed with music and the stories it creates.

I got my first review!

I feel so happy!!

Check out the Right Chord Music blog:

www.rightchordmusic.co.uk/the-rock-and...

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23.05.2025 14:12 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I've been invited to four different interviews during the past week.

A rock-book podcast and a radio show in the US, a radio show in Australia and another in UK.

Wish me luck so I can keep my cool and act like an adult....

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21.05.2025 18:26 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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There are 2751 of these anecdotes in the book.

Over seven per day.

Or if you only read on per day, for over seven years.

Or if I miscalculated, who knows?

How many of these you'd want to read?

Buy: www.amazon.com/dp/9526570308

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17.05.2025 12:45 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I made a small statement in the book.

It is written in a small font and in grey but it is there.

It is there for the people in Ukraine.

It is there for the people of Ukraine.

www.amazon.com/dp/9526570308

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15.05.2025 09:04 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I had to give up.

I made an account for the book to instaspam, fakebook and ex.

I thought I could do without those but this is how it is, want it we or not.

If you have those, please give @rockandrollalmanac a like.

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25.04.2025 04:51 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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How can one not love the smell of a fresh batch of books?

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16.04.2025 10:56 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Rock And Roll Almanac: A Day-By-Day Journey Through 70 Years of Legendary Music History The Rock And Roll Almanac: A Day-By-Day Journey Through 70 Years of Legendary Music History [Craneman, Andrew] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Rock And Roll Almanac: A Day-By-Day Journey Through 70 Years of Legendary Music History

Got a local record shop to sell my book even though I am an indie author and self publishing through Amazon.

Be persistent!

Push towards your dreams!!

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15.04.2025 13:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I tried to make a book trailer but it seems to be more of an advertisement.

What do you think?

Any suggestions on how or what to improve?

(Check the book out on Amazon)

www.amazon.com/dp/9526570308

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11.04.2025 12:41 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What happened on your birthday?

Here's todays spread.

Book available on Amazon as a paperback, hardcover and e-book.

www.amazon.com/dp/9526570308

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09.04.2025 11:42 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Rock And Roll Almanac: A Day-By-Day Journey Through 70 Years of Legendary Music History The Rock And Roll Almanac: A Day-By-Day Journey Through 70 Years of Legendary Music History [Craneman, Andrew] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Rock And Roll Almanac: A Day-By-Day Journey Through 70 Years of Legendary Music History

Just released today, the dive to 70 years of Rock 'n' roll.

What happened the day you were born?

Check it out on Amazon:

www.amazon.com/dp/9526570308

07.04.2025 17:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Rock And Roll Almanac: A Day-By-Day Journey Through 70 Years of Legendary Music History The Rock And Roll Almanac: A Day-By-Day Journey Through 70 Years of Legendary Music History [Craneman, Andrew] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Rock And Roll Almanac: A Day-By-Day Journey Through 70 Years of Legendary Music History

The book is finally live!

It has been some long months preparing for this moment.

Check it out on Amazon:

www.amazon.com/dp/9526570308

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07.04.2025 06:09 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Soon to be published Rock And Roll Almanac: A daily celebration of music history!

Dive into the seven decades of rock; from the first riffs of the 1950s to the lgendary anthems of today.

This book is your backstage pass to relive rock's wild ride through time.

Live on Amazon next week!

03.04.2025 19:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Another plead for another grant sent.

I have faith in the (soon to be published) Rock and Roll Almanac but would like to sit down for a year without having to think about money.

Every buck I get is for the prose and not selling my time to someone.

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03.04.2025 19:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I'd like to read more engaging blogs but seem to lack time as the bead side unread book pile grows and grows.

02.04.2025 06:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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