Turn It Up!

Since Tom Werman produced several Mötley Crüe albums, this raw, unfiltered autobiography provides the perfect companion piece to his own experiences in the studio. It captures the chaotic, hedonistic, and often dangerous reality of the 1980s Sunset Strip rock scene that Werman navigated.

This oral history offers a similarly immersive, 'fly-on-the-wall' perspective of a transformative music era, much like Werman's account of the rock industry. Its conversational, gritty narrative style will appeal to readers who enjoyed Werman's insider anecdotes and industry observations.

Pamela Des Barres offers a firsthand account of the same rock-and-roll landscape Werman inhabited, but from a different, equally compelling vantage point. Readers interested in the cultural and personal dynamics of the 70s music scene will appreciate her candid, observational storytelling.

For readers who enjoyed the technical and creative aspects of Werman's book, this memoir by the legendary Beatles producer is essential reading. It provides a sophisticated, intellectual look at the art of record production and the collaborative process between artist and producer.

Glyn Johns is a peer to Werman in the pantheon of legendary rock producers, and his memoir provides a similar 'insider's view' of the recording studio. It is a must-read for anyone fascinated by the specific challenges and triumphs of capturing iconic rock performances on tape.

This book explores the executive side of the music business, offering a broader context to the industry that Werman operated within. It shares a similar tone of industry expertise and provides a fascinating look at the power dynamics behind the music that defined a generation.

While the musical style differs from Werman's polished rock productions, this diary captures the grueling, relentless reality of life in a touring band. It offers a stark, intense contrast to the studio life, appealing to readers who want to understand the full spectrum of the rock experience.

Written by the drummer for Semisonic, this book provides a modern, witty, and highly relatable look at the music industry's ups and downs. It shares Werman's focus on the realities of the business while maintaining a humorous and cynical edge that fans of music memoirs will appreciate.

This diary-style book dives deep into the darkest side of the rock scene that Werman witnessed from the producer's chair. It is an intense, psychological look at the destructive lifestyle that often accompanied the high-profile music productions of the 1980s.

This book focuses on the intense, intricate, and often volatile process of creating one of the greatest albums in history. Fans of Werman's 'Turn It Up!' will love the detailed, fly-on-the-wall account of studio dynamics, interpersonal drama, and the pursuit of sonic perfection.