Joe Milliken has been a music journalist, editor, and website publisher for 20 years. A life-long rock music fan with a degree in visual arts, Joe would turn to writing as his creative outlet, starting as a local reporter, then a Sports/Arts & Entertainment editor, while also freelancing for various national publications. In 2014, he launched Standing Room Only, a website dedicated to promoting music, the arts and specialty food on both a local (Boston, New England) and national level. Originally from Boston, he now resides in southern Vermont with his family. Let’s Go is his first book.
If rock star genetics truly exist, Benjamin Orr was certainly born
with the gene. His persona and his talent came naturally, without
trying to play the role. His generosity and love are a big part of
his legacy and that comes through beautifully in Milliken’s
book.
*Jeff Carlisi, guitarist for 38 Special, Big People*
Milliken lifts the veil on the ice-cool demeanor of Ben Orr, the
languid rocking voice at the center of The Cars' classic pop-rock
sound, uncovering details behind his musical journey. I'm very glad
that such an informative and insightful book has finally been
written about Ben since his contribution to classic rock music is
vast and cannot be ignored.
*Pat Travers, rock guitarist*
I find it fitting that my talented friend Joe would write a book
about another friend, Benjamin Orr. Ben was a fantastic singer and
musician, and a gifted writer - another thing Ben had in common
with Joe!
*Charlie Farren, vocalist, guitarist for FARRENHEIT, Joe Perry
Project*
To know Ben was an honor and a pleasure. He could go from ‘rock
god’ to ‘bro’ in seconds, ready to go hang with the boys, but
usually be a magnet for the girls. There was no pretense, just
talent and good nature. Hats off to Joe Milliken for making sure
his story is remembered.
*Bill Gerber, film producer and formerly of Lookout Management*
This book is a roller-coaster ride through the 60s and 70s with the
movers and shakers of the Cleveland music scene, where Ben Orr grew
up!
*Walt Masky, Cleveland television and record producer*
My adventures with Ben before, during and after The Cars and pop
stardom, were always marked with mischief and an effortless
connection. He was a delightful, generous, magnetic and
down-to-earth guy, with one of the greatest voices I’ve ever heard.
I’m so glad Joe Milliken is telling Ben’s story.
*Fuzzbee Morse, multi-instrumentalist, film and music composer,
producer*
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