PERFORMING ARTS

Roots and Rhythm: A Life in Music

Eerdmans. Feb. 2025. 389p. ISBN 9780802884374. $32.99. MEMOIR
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Peacock’s influence in the music industry has been far-reaching over the past 50 years. From recording artist to producer, Peacock was influential in the contemporary Christian rock movement of the 1980s and the folk movement of the 2000s. A Grammy Award–winning producer, he signed Switchfoot to his label, cowrote music with Amy Grant, and worked with hundreds of artists across genres in various aspects of the music industry. In short, there’s not much Peacock doesn’t do when it comes to music. His new memoir examines his extensive music career, influences, and personal life. Peacock allows readers an intimate look into his early upbringing and his search for spiritual meaning. Told through a series of related essays, the book explores themes of family, faith, ancestry, and culture. This is not a straightforward memoir. Instead, it weaves together important points in Peacock’s personal and professional lives, meandering through stories to create what he aptly calls a remix. His attention to detail shows why he is a gifted producer and musician.
VERDICT Peacock’s lyrical writing will draw readers in and keep them interested. This memoir will appeal to those interested in one man’s experiences in several contemporary music spaces.
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