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Autobiographies are a very unique form of literature. Often blending elements of nonfiction and memoir styles of writing, autobiographies can serve up a healthy dose of fiction depending on the reliability of the author.

When it comes to musicians (who notoriously distort and exaggerate their claims), something unique happens: instead of being forced by an interviewer to dish out their deepest secrets on demand, they can unwind and tell their tale in a meaningful and expressioned way that does justice to their artistic inclinations.

You can actually get a rare glimpse behind the curtain.

Musicians' autobiographies are especially great for learning more about some of the most speculated aspects of their careers and the inner workings of the music business: how they were motivated, how they accomplished what they did, what it was like working with other famous people, who they worked with, and how they balanced their work with their personal lives.

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