October 17, 2024
Music writer Robert Lawson, a lifelong superfan of Stevie Van Zandt, has spent years working on his newly published Van Zandt biography Solidarity Forever: The Art and Soul of Stevie Van Zandt. It was indeed well worth the wait and the immense efforts on Lawson's part.
As the publisher's press release notes, Lawson delivers a tome that focuses especially on his subject's off-E-Street "musical journey...Every song, every album, every single, live shows; bootlegs, production credits, covers, activism... Everything is covered here and presented alongside fascinating interviews of over forty past and present band members and Van Zandt himself. A stunning work of music journalism and love letter to rock 'n' roll, Solidarity Forever delivers Little Steven's story and the timeless messages of his music like never before."
We're planning to feature a deep-dive discussion with Robert Lawson about his book and the study of all things Van Zandt-related, a.k.a. “VanZandthropology,” to use Lawson's great invented term. In the meantime, click here to order your copy of Solidarity Forever: The Art and Soul of Stevie Van Zandt directly from FriesenPress (eBook option included,) or click here to order your copy from Amazon (Kindle option included.)