{"product_id":"confessions-of-a-rock-n-roll-name-dropper-paperback","title":"Confessions Of A Rock 'N' Roll Name Dropper - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLaurie Kaye\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe True Story Behind John Lennon's Last Interview, and the Life That Led Her There\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConfessions 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith raw honesty and insider detail, she recounts: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe intimate, often humorous moments with Lennon during his last day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHer pioneering work on the landmark RKO Radio Network Beatles documentary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWild adventures from the Sunset Strip to San Francisco's radio scene, Bali's jungles, and the gritty newsrooms of Top 40 radio.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEncounters with icons like Mick Jagger, Iggy Pop, Jerry Garcia, and Dick Clark, and the poignant, sometimes haunting, memories they left behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 230\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.48 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 20, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Print:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53300686225715,"sku":"9798295568145","price":28.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/GRDGGBlVl89798295568145.webp?v=1777496133","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/confessions-of-a-rock-n-roll-name-dropper-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}