Dropped Among This Crowd

Author: Sara Jachimiak

Greetings, fellow music enthusiasts! Welcome to the Dropped Among This Crowd Podcast! This is your space to explore the role of music in our lives, our love for it, and the sense of community that it creates. Each episode will feature a diverse selection of topics and insightful conversations with captivating guests. Hosted by DATC Media Company CEO Sara J.
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These Are A Few of My Favourite Reads!
Episode 322
Tuesday, 3 February, 2026

In this episode of Dropped Among This Crowd, host Sara J is sharing a few of her favourite reads — the books that have inspired, moved, and shaped her love for music and storytelling. From legendary rock biographies to iconic novels, these picks give a behind-the-scenes look at the artists we love, the stories behind their music, and the moments that defined an era.Tune in, get inspired, and discover your next favourite read.I always encourage checking your local library first — borrow, explore, and support your community! For those who want to own a copy, I’ve included Amazon links to grab your favourites.📚 Sara J's Book PicksMe — Elton Johnhttps://www.amazon.com/s?k=Me+Elton+John+autobiography&tag=saraj08-20Play On: Now, Then and Fleetwood Mac — Mick Fleetwoodhttps://www.amazon.com/s?k=Play+On+Now+Then+and+Fleetwood+Mac+Mick+Fleetwood&tag=saraj08-20The Never-Ending Present — Michael Barclayhttps://www.amazon.com/s?k=The+Never+Ending+Present+Michael+Barclay&tag=saraj08-20Brian May: The Definitive Biography — Laura Jacksonhttps://www.amazon.com/s?k=Brian+May+The+Definitive+Biography+Laura+Jackson&tag=saraj08-20This Is Our Life — The Tragically Hiphttps://www.amazon.com/s?k=This+Is+Our+Life+The+Tragically+Hip+book&tag=saraj08-20Heartbreaker: A Memoir — Mike Campbellhttps://www.amazon.com/s?k=Heartbreaker+A+Memoir+Mike+Campbell&tag=saraj08-20The Storyteller — Dave Grohlhttps://www.amazon.com/s?k=The+Storyteller+Dave+Grohl+book&tag=saraj08-20The Creative Act: A Way of Being — Rick Rubinhttps://www.amazon.com/s?k=The+Creative+Act+A+Way+of+Being+Rick+Rubin&tag=saraj08-20The Life, Death, and Legacy of Freddie Mercuryhttps://www.amazon.com/s?k=Freddie+Mercury+biography+life+death&tag=saraj08-20Gold Dust Woman — Stephen Davishttps://www.amazon.com/s?k=Gold+Dust+Woman+Stephen+Davis+Stevie+Nicks&tag=saraj08-20Levon — Sandra B. Toozehttps://www.amazon.com/s?k=Levon+From+Down+in+the+Delta+Sandra+Tooze&tag=saraj08-20The Birth of Loud — Ian S. Porthttps://www.amazon.com/s?k=The+Birth+of+Loud+Ian+S+Port&tag=saraj08-20The Show That Never Ends — David Weigelhttps://www.amazon.com/s?k=The+Show+That+Never+Ends+David+Weigel&tag=saraj08-20A Step Ahead and Two Steps Back — Kramer Guitar Companyhttps://www.amazon.com/s?k=A+Step+Ahead+and+Two+Steps+Back+Kramer+Guitar&tag=saraj08-20Daisy Jones & The Six — Taylor Jenkins Reidhttps://www.amazon.com/s?k=Daisy+Jones+and+the+Six+Taylor+Jenkins+Reid&tag=saraj08-20Musicians in Tune — Jenny Boydhttps://www.amazon.com/s?k=Musicians+in+Tune+75+Contemporary+Musicians+Discuss+the+Creative+Process+Jenny+Boyd&tag=saraj08-20A Hard Day’s Write: The Stories Behind Every Beatles Song — Steve Turnerhttps://www.amazon.com/s?k=A+Hard+Day%27s+Write+The+Stories+Behind+Every+Beatles+Song+Steve+Turner&tag=saraj08-20Everything I Know About Business I Learned from the Grateful Dead — Barry Barneshttps://www.amazon.com/s?k=Everything+I+Know+About+Business+I+Learned+from+the+Grateful+Dead+Barry+Barnes&tag=saraj08-20Jamerica: The History of the Jam Band and Festival Scene - Peter Connershttps://www.amazon.com/s?k=Jamerica+book&tag=saraj08-20Not Dead Yet: The Autobiography — Phil Collinshttps://www.amazon.com/s?k=Not+Dead+Yet+Phil+Collins+autobiography&tag=saraj08-20Life — Keith Richards (Autobiography)https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Life+Keith+Richards+autobiography&tag=saraj08-20The Black History Month Patreon Collection: www.patreon.com/collection/960642The Hip on Shuffle (LIVE on YouTube Wednesday February 4th 2026): https://www.youtube.com/live/aKY5tQ9mAVs?si=4CILMW9_rUD1-kEnDonate to DATC Media Company: https://datcmediacompany.com/supportJoin the community on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Datcmediacompany/giftWant to be a guest on the show? https://datcmediacompany.com/contact/ola/services/be-a-guest-on-dropped-among-this-crowd-podcastWant to be a RoughGauge featured artist? 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