(PR) Esteemed journalist and public radio commentator, Mitch Myers debuts his first book, The Boy Who Cried Freebird: Rock & Roll Fables and Sonic Storytelling on Tuesday, April 10th. Myers incorporates factual reporting, oral storytelling and comedy to blend social satire with historical fact in this freewheeling collection of music- oriented parables, serious artist profiles and edgy, offbeat essays starring an iconic cast of musicians including Ozzy Osbourne, Robert Johnson, Aretha Franklin, Phil Spector and many others.
A popular contributor to National Public Radios "All Things Considered", Myers has been published in a variety of journals including Rolling Stone, The Village Voice, High Times and DownBeat. Da Capo Best Music Writing 2003 featured his article on Dough Sham, which is included in this book. Nephew of Shel Silverstein, Myers is also creative consultant to the Shel Silverstein estate.
