No One Needs 21 Versions of "Purple Haze": ...and Other Essays from a Musical Obsessive

In this collection of essays, Dave Whitaker delves into his theory of musical hierarchy, tracks the technological changes in music over his lifetime, taps into why list making is so fascinating (well, it is to him), and, yes, admits to owning 21 versions of Jimi Hendrix’s “Purple Haze.” Dave also fights music snobbery, advocating for “The Styx Defense” in which people should listen to whatever they want unashamedly. He argues for Kiss to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame even though he isn’t a fan. He even confesses that he isn’t an audiophile, having never owned a fancy stereo system. Come along on a journey into the mind of a self-confessed music obsessive. Hopefully you’ll emerge unscathed.