Character Quote by Natalie Baszile

“Nobody named Cheerful Charley is tuned in on my wavelength”

— Philip K. Dick

“This is where the pivotal events of my childhood unfolded, while I ate banana and root beer Popsicles, two by two, tucking the sticks…

— Jo Ann Beard

Buddy Holly had something very different from the other great early rock n' roll stars, whether it was Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, Little Richard,…

— Greil Marcus

When I discovered Gil Scott-Heron, I discovered a musical hero, a man who spoke baritone truth to power over jazzy funk at a time…

— Will Hermes

When Neil played for me, he ran his legs off. (on Neil Lennon)

— Lawrie McMenemy

I wasn't a rock 'n' roll girl. I said, Neil Young, Neil Young, where do I know that name from?

— Carrie Snodgress

“Babcock knew no Southerners personally but he had seen them in court often enough...and Ed's manner and appearance said Dixie to him. He imagined…

— charles portis

“Reggie made him feel like he was nine years old and out for dinner with his family at the Ponderosa Steak House and he…

— Jonathan Goldstein

Charlie Christian played amplified guitar with Benny Goodman's quartet. He was the greatest guitar player that ever was. But he never looked up from…

— Chuck Berry

“He was increasingly irritable and suspicious, and a cantankerous mood could fly over him as quickly as the shadow of a bird. But Jesse…

— Ron Hansen

“Well Dennis you don't have to hear any of the mountain music they play here. Telling the young lies so that they can learn…

— Jack Spicer

“Charlie still likes to listen to music, mostly vintage rock ’n’ roll as well as Sinatra. His favorite actor is John Wayne, and he…

— Jeff Guinn