John Borack

John Borack

Author, music journalist, and drummer following the song wherever it leads.

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  • Goldmine contributing editor
  • Four music books
  • The Armoires & Popdudes
John Borack laughing while performing on drums with the St. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
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The Beatles 100

One hundred pivotal moments in Beatles history.

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Books for people who listen closely

John Lennon —
Life Is What Happens Shake Some
Action 2.0 Shake Some
Action

Selected writing

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Power Pop Plus (opens in a new tab) Goldmine author archive (opens in a new tab) Best Classic Bands (opens in a new tab)

Music

Music

For John, writing and playing come from the same place: listening closely, serving the song, and sharing what deserves to be heard.

The ArmoiresSouthern California psych-pop (opens in a new tab) PopdudesPower-pop collective and recording project (opens in a new tab) We All Shine OnA tribute to the music of 1970 (opens in a new tab)
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John Borack smiling behind a drum kit during a live performance
Portrait of John Borack

About

Music has been the throughline.

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