Peter Jesperson Memoir Out Now: 'Euphoric Recall' by Former Manager Of The Replacements And Founder Of Twin/Tone Records

PETER JESPERSON MEMOIR EUPHORIC RECALL OUT TODAY   FORMER MANAGER OF THE REPLACEMENTS, FOUNDER OF TWIN/TONE RECORDS, AND SR. VP OF A&R AT NEW WEST RECORDS    BOOK RELEASED THROUGH MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESS   FOREWORD BY DAVID FRICKE   BOOK AVAILABLE HERE   “An entertaining collection of stories from a rock and roll life, and an astute study of music and music lovers. Peter Jesperson takes us on an amazing journey through record-store counters, band vans, backstages, label offices, and late night record-listening sessions. Throughout, his love for the performers and songs that sent him down this path shine through, illuminating and inspiring.” --Craig Finn, The Hold Steady

Photo credit: Greg Allen   Today, Peter Jesperson, music executive, DJ, manager, tour manager, label founder, and huge music fan has released Euphoric Recall through Minnesota Historical Society Press. The book features a forward by music journalist David Fricke. It is available here. Jesperson will be making a number of in-store appearances at booksellers and record stores following today’s release, including a December 6th book talk and signing at Rough Trade NYC. See below for the full list of dates.   A passionate music lover since childhood, Peter Jesperson found his way into the Minneapolis music world just as it was blossoming in the 1970s and ‘80s. While also managing the influential Oar Folkjokeopus record store and DJing at Jay’s Longhorn bar. Jesperson cofounded Twin/Tone Records, which launched such groundbreaking artists as the Replacements, Soul Asylum, The Suburbs, Babes In Toyland and the Jayhawks, and many more. By the early ‘80s Jesperson made the discovery that changed his life: the Replacements. As an A&R man and then manager, he guided this talented and out-of-control foursome while taking a break to road-manage an upcoming sensation out of Athens, Georgia: R.E.M. But as his career was on the rise, Jesperson began his own descent into substance abuse.   Motivated by his love of music, Jesperson rallied back and eventually made his way to Los Angeles for the next phase of his career. While working alongside artists such as Dwight Yoakam, Kris Kristofferson, Vic Chesnutt, and Steve Earle, Jesperson experienced firsthand the dramatic changes in the music industry of the 1990s. After a half century in the music business, Jesperson shares insights, anecdotes, and lessons from his unique vantage point.   Appearances Minneapolis, MI @ Electric Fetus – Tue. Nov. 14th SOLD OUT Minneapolis, MI @ Roadrunner Records – Sat. Nov. 18th New York, NY @ Rough Trade – Wed. Dec. 6th   Philadelphia, PA @ Main Street Music – Thu. Dec. 7th Providence, RI @ POP (Emporium of Popular Culture) – Sat. Dec. 9th Los Angeles, CA @ Book Soup – Wed. Jan. 17th