[New-Poetry] Musician Poets

[Anny Ballardini]

Patty Smith, Laurie Anderson, Lou Reed, ...

On Wed, Apr 29, 2009 at 5:00 PM, Jeff Newberry <jeff.newberry at gmail.com>wrote:

> Yes, I forgot (how could I?) about him.
>
> Other takers?
>
>
> Jeff Newberry
>
>
> On Wed, Apr 29, 2009 at 10:45 AM, Graham, David <GrahamD at ripon.edu> wrote:
>
>> Leonard Cohen, of course. But he published poetry books before his musical
>> career got launched.
>>
>> David GrahamGrahamd at Ripon.edu
>> ------------------------
>> Home page:
>> http://web.mac.com/drjazz
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>> On Apr 29, 2009, at 9:43 AM, "Jeff Newberry" <jeff.newberry at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> Yeah--it was just a wild guess.
>>
>> I think that Harry Chapin published a book of poems, and I'm positive that
>> Billy Corgan (of the Smashing Pumpkins) has a book of poems.  Of course, Jim
>> Morrison comes to mind.
>>
>> Who are some other rock musician/poets?  Name a few--for extra points,
>> provide a link.
>>
>> Best,
>> Jeff Newberry
>>
>> On Wed, Apr 29, 2009 at 10:33 AM, < <AlMaginnes at aol.com>
>> AlMaginnes at aol.com> wrote:
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>>>  Actually none of them have published books of poems. Much to their
>>> credit.
>>>
>>> Wish I could say the same about Ryan Adams, the latest songwriter entrant
>>> in the bad poetry sweepstakes.
>>>
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> that is what art really is, particular stories of particular people and
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