Dead Man's Curve

“Moore, an avid Jan and Dean buff, has written the definitive biography of Jan Berry.... Draw[s] from dozens of interviews and an exhaustive survey of existing materials...A comprehensive, accurate, and balanced account of a rock icon who was talented, impulsive, and driven, though sometimes difficult and dismissive. Crammed with minutia and drawn-out stories, this work will appeal to rock fans.”—Library Journal
“[Mark A. Moore] has written what is surely the definitive biography of Jan Berry—scrupulously researched and rich in color and detail. …a meticulous account of Berry’s life without any missing pieces or chronological holes. It’s an incredible story…The triumphs and tragedies of his life, the highs and the lows, the thrills and the pain, make [this work] one of the most compelling music biographies you’ll ever read.”—Ugly Things
“A highly detailed account of the life and times of Jan Berry…with this comprehensive study (which was more than two decades in the making), Moore has created a masterwork that will stand as a primary go to source for its vaunted subject matter. Essential.”—Blitz, the Rock and Roll Magazine for Thinking People
“Essential…Bravo to author Mark A. Moore…a non-stop, page turning thrill ride that no self-respecting musical bookshelf should be without…highest recommendations.”—Elliot Kendall, Film & Music Promoter, EK Media & Marketing, Santa Monica, California
“Definitive Jan biography…great reading…both inspirational and harrowing…a feast for fans…The section of the book dealing with Jan’s rise to fame is like reading about the greatest frat party of all time set to a killer soundtrack. If the goal here was to enrich the experience of listening to those Jan & Dean records once more or to encourage the uninitiated to think about them (and Jan) seriously for the first time, then I’d recommend you check out the book. It’s a heck of a story . . . and a lot more than what they could ever fit into a made-for-TV movie.”—Endless Summer Quarterly
“One of the best books about music I’ve ever read . . . By far the best thing I’ve ever read about [Jan & Dean] and the horrible [car] wreck. Can’t imagine how much time and work went into it…this is a great book. This guy researched the dickens out of it. It’s an easy read…And keep in mind, I don’t endorse many books, but this one’s really good. And great photographs that he managed to scratch up from family members and friends. Pictures that I’ve never seen before.”—Scott Shannon, Deejay, WCBS-FM 1011, New York City, and the syndicated True Oldies Channel (United Stations Radio Networks)
“This one is a page-turner. I’m not kiddin’ ya. This is really well researched. I learned everything I ever need to know about Jan & Dean, especially Jan Berry.. . . I’ll tell you what. I couldn’t put it down. Wonderful. I recommend it.”—Scott Shannon, Deejay, WCBS-FM 1011, New York City, and the syndicated True Oldies Channel (United Stations Radio Networks)