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Confessions Of A Rock 'N' Roll Name Dropper (Large Print Edition)
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Publisher: Laurie Kaye
Published: Jan 20 2026
Pages: 230
Weight: 0.69
Height: 0.48 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The True Story Behind John Lennon's Last Interview, and the Life That Led Her There
On December 8, 1980, journalist Laurie Kaye sat across from John Lennon and Yoko Ono in their Dakota apartment, capturing what would become the former Beatle's final interview. Mere hours later, Lennon was murdered just outside the same building, and Kaye's life was forever changed.
Confessions of a Rock 'n' Roll Name-Dropper is the riveting, deeply personal memoir of how a young woman from a turbulent Los Angeles upbringing found herself at the heart of rock 'n' roll history. From winning Rolling Stones tickets on KMET radio to interviewing legends like David Bowie, Paul McCartney, and Stevie Wonder, Kaye charts her unlikely journey through the music industry of the 1970s and '80s.
With raw honesty and insider detail, she recounts:
The intimate, often humorous moments with Lennon during his last day.
Her pioneering work on the landmark RKO Radio Network Beatles documentary.
Wild adventures from the Sunset Strip to San Francisco's radio scene, Bali's jungles, and the gritty newsrooms of Top 40 radio.
Encounters with icons like Mick Jagger, Iggy Pop, Jerry Garcia, and Dick Clark, and the poignant, sometimes haunting, memories they left behind.
More than just a collection of celebrity encounters, this is a story of resilience, self-discovery, and the healing power of music. Kaye's unique voice, equal parts journalist, fan, and survivor, offers a rare glimpse into the humanity behind the legends, while grappling with the guilt and grace of having been there for Lennon's final hours.
For fans of rock history, music journalism, and unforgettable memoirs, Confessions of a Rock 'n' Roll Name-Dropper is a time capsule of an era, a tribute to a lost icon, and a testament to one woman's place in the soundtrack of a generation.
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