A groundbreaking collection of inspiring and instructive conversations about the beauty, brutality, discipline, and technique of being a successful singer. âThis is a captivating look at both the nitty-gritty preparation and emotional energy that âit takes [for artists] to stand up to that mic... reach down into their guts, and give everything theyâve got for the sake of the song.â Its star power and up-close, revelatory detail will keep readers riveted from start to finish.â âPublishers Weekly, starred review These revelatory, frequently funny, and deeply engrossing in-depth interviews provide fans and aspiring singers a backstage pass to the challenges every vocalist faces onstage and in the studio. Packed with never-before-heard stories, The Singers Talk reveals a truly intimate side to these iconic personalities while offering a master class on how the best in their field keep their vocal cords in shape and protect themselves on the roadâalong with countless other tricks, techniques, strategies, and philosophies to help vocalists at every level perfect the craft of singing. âThis is the most geeked out Iâve ever talked about my voice!â âThom Yorke This historic roster of artists includes: Bryan Adams, Tony Bennett, Nick Cave, Chuck D, Roger Daltrey, Joe Elliott, Emmylou Harris, Brittany Howard, Chrissie Hynde, Norah Jones, Simon Le Bon, Geddy Lee, Willie Nelson, Stevie Nicks, Ozzy Osbourne, Steve Perry, Lionel Richie, LeAnn Rimes, Smokey Robinson, Robert Smith, Bruce Springsteen, Mavis Staples, Rod Stewart, Paul Stanley, Michael Stipe, Jeff Tweedy, Roger Waters, Dionne Warwick, Ann Wilson, Thom Yorke, and many more. Additionally, the book features conversations about legendary voices no longer with us, such as Butch Vig on Kurt Cobain, Clive Davis on Whitney Houston, Nile Rodgers on David Bowie, and Jimmy Iovine on Tom Petty. âSinging is so much more than hitting the right note. Itâs about connecting with the audience, connecting with something divine to a certain degree. Itâs connecting to your most primitive and deepest intuition, and to your nature as a human on this planet.â âKaren O More than just an indispensable guide for singers of any level, The Singers Talk is an unforgettable read for music fans everywhere. All royalties from The Singers Talk will benefit the kids and families at St. Jude Childrenâs Research Hospital through their Music Gives to St. Jude Kids campaign.