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Once a Rocker Always a Rocker: A Diary & Mach's new "I GOTTA ROCK" !
"I Gotta Rock Hits on ALL Cylinders."
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I Gotta Rock is based on 20 years of Boston-based, rock singer Mach Bell's road journals and diaries.
"Cowboy Mach Bell really pours his Rock and Roll heart into this one. If you are into Aerosmith, Joe Perry, Thundertrain, or the Boston rock scene, this is a must read." Amazon reader Kurt
"Like the first book it’s a fast enjoyable rocking read. Mach’s story is one that resonates.” Boston Groupie News
"its the From Here to Eternity of rock memoirs"
Willie Loco Alexander
Mach Bell scores another hit with "I Gotta Rock"...
an awesome trip down memory lane. Mach has led an interesting life; I enjoyed reading about how his love of music and his persistence led him to become one of the more memorable members of the Boston Music scene of the 70's and 80's. This was an entertaining and easy read, once I picked it up, I couldn't put it down! I highly recommend "I Gotta Rock" to any music fan!" Amazon reviewer Donna
Twenty Years of Tales 1965 - 1985
“Mach Bell's first book Once A Rocker, Always A Rocker, is one of my all time favorite music memoirs. Being a huge fan of Aerosmith and Joe Perry, it was the incredible inside look at one of my favorite and often elusive rock icons that I had craved for so many years.
What more could Mach Bell have to say after such an impressive and definitive tome?
A Hell of a lot actually....
Mach conjures up an eloquent and descriptive depiction of the New England music scene that began in the late Sixties and flourished in the Seventies with awesome bands like Aerosmith, J. Geils, and yes, Thundertrain.
It is a rock and roll Jack Kerouac style journey through the post hippie rock landscape of America during one of its most captivating eras. Along the way, there are tales of excess, police brutality, jail, groupies galore, and brushes with David Bowie, Iggy Pop, The Runaways and Phil Lynott. All of these tales absolutely exhilarating.
Of course, the Aerosmith fan is well served as Thundertrain's ascension into Massachussetts musical legend often paralleled the Toxic Twins.
Final chapters on the Joe Perry Project serve as fine compliment to the first book.
I loved both of them as a music fan.
Check them out soon.” Amazon reader My2cents
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Welcome Rockers! This is my first book. A 326 page Diary, a detailed documentary of how I managed to join Joe Perry and his Project... and the 2+ years I spent singing, writing & touring all over the place with the Project during '82 -'84. True-life, rock'n'roll bedtime stories!
ONCE A ROCKER ALWAYS A ROCKER: A DIARY
In 1979, Joe Perry shocked fans by abruptly leaving Aerosmith and his fellow Toxic Twin Steven Tyler. Opting out during the difficult recording sessions for what became "Night in the Ruts," the guitarist of Aerosmith formed his Joe Perry Project and released the first of three albums. Each record featured a new lineup of the band, the final one enlisting the talents of Boston singer Mach Bell, who had become a local legend as the frontman for the hard-rockin' Thundertrain. Since his band looked at Aerosmith as their prime inspiration, the choice made a whole lot of sense.Mach Bell joined up in 1982 and recorded the third Joe Perry Project album , "Once a Rocker, Always a Rocker," and headed out on an, often-tumultuous series of tour dates.
Those experiences have been chronicled in a new book penned by 'Cowboy' Mach Bell titled after the album he made with Joe Perry, "Once a Rocker, Always A Rocker.” I've known Bell since the dawn of the Boston punk scene in 1976-77 when Thundertrain was in the thick of it riding that blurry line between hard rock glory and punk rock's ethos of grit and humility. This is an exciting look into what was a blurry time for a lot of rockers; good thing someone was writing it all down!
CARTER ALAN - WZLX-FM iHeartRadio Personality, Author and Music Historian
“Even though it’s in diary form, most of the entries read like prose and tell full stories. Mach often relates things back to the Thundertrain days. So there are many references to the Rat and the 70’s punk scene all the way through. We found all the stories engaging and entertaining…One entry has Joe Perry rolling around on the floor having a fit. The story of their Caracas, Venezuela concert is almost surrealistic. Mach’s writing flows smoothly and makes for an easy read. He has scored with this one.”
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The deluxe, expanded AUDIOBOOK of “Once a Rocker Always a Rocker: A Diary” is now available at Audible, Amazon and iTunes/AppleBooks.
Featuring monumental Boston rocker Greg“Earthquake”Morton as Mach's co-narrator. The whole Diary is included PLUS...
Boston radio personality, author and rock historian Carter Alan joins in with his Thundertrain and Joe Perry Project insights (& some buried treasure)…
But there’s more! Joe Perry Project members Danny Hargrove and Charlie Farren drop by to spin personal road tales.
Vivid, new stories are shared, old questions are finally answered, and a gripping, new Final Chapter is premiered…
MACH BELL's Personal Store AUTOGRAPHED CDS PAYPAL
Once a Rocker Always a Rocker
New edition of 1983 Joe Perry Project classic. Printed in the Netherlands. I will break the seal & sign it to you.
AUTOGRAPHED CD $29.99
THUNDERTRAIN 1979 - RECORDED LIVE!
Starfleet mobile production, originally aired on WCOZ-FM.
Gulcher Records released this no holds-barred live 2/1/79 Thundertrain concert at the Summit, Peabody MA.
Liner notes by Mach Bell. Includes Hot For Teacher, Dirty Water, Mama Weer All Krazee Now, Counterattack, I Gotta Rock & more. Autographed CD $19.99
MACH BELL'S WILD BAR BAND FROM 2005!
Lawless Records. Mach Bell went back to the city in 2004 and Mach 5 happened! Great sounding arena-punk-hard-rock from Mach, Dee Stroy, Jeff and Jimmy Birmingham.
Liner notes by Mach Bell.
Get It Up, Quincy Girl, Kenmore Square and seven more! Autographed CD $19.99
PAYPAL me HERE. With your paypal order include your (USA Only) mailing address, the item(s) requested and the name(s) you'd like me to inscribe my signature to! You can also contact me here on the page!
- Thanks, Mach
Some Favorite 2021 MEDIA APPEARANCES
Jan. 17 Mach Bell Meets Mitch!
Mitch goes in-depth with Cowboy on "Once a Rocker Always a Rocker: A Diary"
“It’s a fascinating, FASCINATING story.”
- MITCH LAFON
"Once a Rocker" Track by Track Album Analysis 2/14
Digging deeper into the creation & recording of songs like “King of the Kings” “Women In Chains.” Hear the real story behind that weird, strange lyric in “Walk with Me Sally” and much, much more. Kudos to host Thomas S. Orwat Jr. for giving Cowboy the chance to set the record straight!!
Cowboy Mach Media Mania
3/16/21 Mach vs. The Mafia!
April Fools Day '21 Live Radio WATD Special!
3/19/21 Direct From San Francisco
Thomas and Joe present their "Top 5 Aerosmith Songs That Were Not Big Hits." Special Guest Cowboy recalls the Aerosmith songs he performed with the Joe Perry Project.
3/19/21 Direct From San Francisco
April Fools Day '21 Live Radio WATD Special!
3/19/21 Direct From San Francisco
Host Julian asks provocative questions and the Cowboy does his best to come up with the answers!
April Fools Day '21 Live Radio WATD Special!
April Fools Day '21 Live Radio WATD Special!
April Fools Day '21 Live Radio WATD Special!
Bob Anderson welcomes Cowboy to the WATD/WMEX studios! Mach performs Black Velvet Pants for the listeners.
MORE of my FAVORITE Appearances!
Rock and Roll Geek Show #1031
"Rockin'the Burg" with Derek Drowne
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico
10/4/2020 Cowboy Mach, Earthquake Morton and Danny Hargrove TOGETHER with host Michael Butler on the “Rock and Roll Geek Show!” Coming to YOU straight out of San Francisco!
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico
"Rockin'the Burg" with Derek Drowne
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico
10/5/20 After I tell some favorite Joe Perry Project, Thundertrain and Aerosmith stories, a “lightning round” begins and Cowboy Mach is quizzed by the host Steev Riccardo! Who is the Cowboy’s favorite Boston Band? a) J.Geils Band b) Duke and the Drivers c) Aerosmith?
"Rockin'the Burg" with Derek Drowne
"Rockin'the Burg" with Derek Drowne
"Rockin'the Burg" with Derek Drowne
10/23/20 Rockin’ the Burg! Here’s a link to my appearance on a brand new broadcast radio show on K-Zone-FM in Fitchburg MA . I'm the first guest along with the Can Collectors and host Derek Drowne.
Tales of the Road Warriors
"Decibel Diaries" with Carter Alan
"Rockin'the Burg" with Derek Drowne
2/24/20 Here's a great podcast out of Philadelphia. I'm the guest and Hal in Philly has plenty of questions for the Cowboy.!
"Decibel Diaries" with Carter Alan
"Decibel Diaries" with Carter Alan
"Decibel Diaries" with Carter Alan
11/24/19 With Carter Alan on Classic Rock WZLX-FM 100.7 we cover the Boston rock scene, Thundertrain, Joe Perry, Venezuela and who knows what else…
Rock and Roll Geek Show #964
"Decibel Diaries" with Carter Alan
"Decibel Diaries" with Carter Alan
11/21/19 Mach's second news-making appearance on Michael Butler's hit podcast. In this episode Butler reveals his plans to turn "Once a Rocker: A Diary" into a feature film.
WATCH COWBOY ON TV !
McGold-Riffs E21
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico
Host Bill McGoldrick jams in -studio with Cowboy Mach who then shares more Rock'n'Roll stories and laughs.
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico
Mach and host Steev Riccardo talk about the Boston and national rock scene, Thundertrain and the Joe Perry Project.
Cowboy Mach on NCM-TV
11/12/20 Mach on "Topic Time" TV
11/12/20 Mach on "Topic Time" TV
Host Jack McCarthy reunites Mach on air with Jack Tolman, a film maker who shot some of the only Joe Perry Project footage in existence.
11/12/20 Mach on "Topic Time" TV
11/12/20 Mach on "Topic Time" TV
11/12/20 Mach on "Topic Time" TV
Everyone is talking about Harrison Blake Young and his far-out, FUNNY interview with the Cowboy!