Check out Joe Milliken's promotional interviews and
​book reviews for Let's Go! Benjamin Orr and The Cars. 
"The Allure of Orr: Book talk, tribute concert to celebrate co-founder of The Cars"
Written by Terry Date for The Salem News
Published June 13, 2019.

https://www.salemnews.com/news/lifestyles/the-allure-of-orr-book-talk-tribute-concert-to-celebrate/article_d74ea2ef-ac4b-53a3-9098-8f271e8a2a86.html?fbclid=IwAR2a15SsaDoXwMlI9479SfIdHkevRORt_j_w6ad_nSqQYdgVmhij2aBO4RQ
Book Review: "Let's Go! Benjamin Orr and The Cars"
Written by Howard Whitman
Published January 17, 2019.

www.classicrockrevisited.com/show_review.php?id=1794&fbclid=IwAR1SftsEvW-Hz4CLhVP22m0EgS8DAjLFhh_hHJ3xfM-b-iDYmNks6uwof1E
​Recorded January 8, 2019.

Joe enjoys another chat with Ray Carr on  WCSB 89.3 Cleveland's The Ray Carr Show in the days leading up to Joe's book event and concert in Ben's very own hometown. 
​Audio used with permission.
Book Review: "Let's Go! Benjamin Orr and The Cars"
Written by Archie Gamble
Published January 4, 2019.

www.facebook.com/ArchieGambleDrummer/posts/10155651420146086
Book Review: "Let's Go! Benjamin Orr and The Cars"
Written by Leslie Michelle Derrough
Published December 21, 2018.

https://glidemagazine.com/218262/lets-go-benjamin-orr-the-cars-by-joe-milliken-book-review/?fbclid=IwAR20YvznnpgFH6Pg3W74ITg6Jd_pS2s52Mu6ID945PLK400fpNPoNCHyW6s
Book Review: "Let's Go! Benjamin Orr and The Cars"
Written by Steve on Goodreads
Published December 20, 2018.

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2616910513


​Recorded December 16, 2018.

Joe is interviewed by Giles Brown for Talk Radio Europe, Spain's only English speaking talk radio network.
Audio used with permission.
NIGHT THOUGHTS: The Cars Podcast
Let's Go! With Joe, Part 2
Originally recorded November 30, 2018

Dave and Donna continue their overview of the newly released biography, "Let's Go! Benjamin Orr and The Cars," including the second half of Donna's insightful interview with Joe. This episode aired December 11, 2018.
Author Interview: Joe Milliken
Written by Lisa Torem
Published November 27, 2018

www.pennyblackmusic.co.uk/MagSitePages/Article/9093/Joe-Milliken-Interview?fbclid=IwAR1ze81jC4v3BrgK6vDkjDByUYWPDIudRKmbuDFe7F2fSeuRqvjIQDNYyc8
"Local Author Premiers Book on Ben Orr and The Cars"
Written by Bill Lockwood
Published November 21, 2018

vermontjournal.com/featured-articles/local-author-premiers-book-on-ben-orr-and-the-cars?fbclid=IwAR1iPperG8_ewlpQVxnaMP6iHMCKINSzzPSXFV60Dyo8FAqwlZltTZ8mSWI
"New Biography Reveals What Drove Benjamin Orr of The Cars"
Written by Mike Dow
Published November 20, 2018

https://www.themaineedge.com/buzz/new-biography-reveals-what-drove-benjamin-orr-of-the-cars?fbclid=IwAR33LAAro174MkiSUxfdGyufSWFVOaxNH3TCL4QKvYQ2rr-fhd18vfXNJAs


Recorded November 20, 2018.

Joe talks with Ray Carr on WCSB 89.3 Cleveland's The Ray Carr Show about a week after the book is published. Ray has been such a great friend and promoter of this project! 
​Audio used with permission.
NIGHT THOUGHTS: The Cars Podcast
Let's Go! With Joe, Part 1
Originally recorded November 16, 2018

Dave and Donna take a look at the first half of rock journalist Joe Milliken's new biography called, "Let's Go! Benjamin Orr and The Cars." Scheduling conflicts kept them from having Joe as a guest on the show, but Donna was able to chat with Joe separately and the first half of that interview is included here, too! This episode aired December 2, 2018.



Recorded November 13, 2018.

As a listener of the show for years, it was Joe's goal to be on iHeart Radio with Greg and The Morning Buzz, and here he is! 
Audio used with permission.
Book Review: "Let's Go! Benjamin Orr and The Cars"
Written by 'bookzone'
Published October 30, 2018.
​
bookblog200.wordpress.com/2018/10/30/lets-go-benjamin-orr-and-the-cars/
"​Let’s Go!: The Cars’ Benjamin Orr Gets Biography"
Best Classic Bands
Published October 22, 2018
​
bestclassicbands.com/cars-benjamin-orr-biography-10-22-18/
"Music Journalist Joe Milliken Pulls Back the Curtain on Benjamin Orr of The Cars in New Biography ‘Let’s Go!’"
Written by Donna Neale
Published October 18, 2018

www.rockcellarmagazine.com/2018/10/18/benjamin-orr-the-cars-book-lets-go-joe-milliken-author-interview/
Radio Interview with Xavier B
Terrific discussion! Aired on WKUF out of Flint, Michigan, during their "Awesome 80s" show.
Recorded October 16, 2018.

http://wkuf.fm/interviews/
Book Review: "Let's Go! Benjamin Orr and The Cars"
Written by Lisa Torem
Published October 13, 2018.

www.pennyblackmusic.co.uk/MagSitePages/Article/9027/Benjamin-Orr-Raging-Pages
 Recorded October 2, 2018.

​Insightful interview questions from Pat Rice make this a fun conversation to listen to. The podcast reaches all over the New England area from Worcester, Massachusetts, on WCRN 830 AM. Audio from WCRN, used with permission.
Recorded October 1, 2018.

Joe is interviewed by J McGowan for The Cool CLE Show!  In partnership with coolcleveland.com, The Cool CLE Show puts you in touch with cool events, people, news & neighborhoods in the Cleveland region. Audio provided by The Cool CLE Show and used with permission.



​Recorded September 25, 2018.

Terrific interview! Joe is a guest on WCSB 89.3 Cleveland's The Ray Carr Show and they discuss the book, Benjamin Orr's early years in Cleveland, and the extent of his musical career. A couple of listener call-in questions add to the fun. 
​Audio used with permission.
"Author Interview: Joe Milliken of 'Let’s Go! Benjamin Orr and The Cars'”
Written by Vyvienn
Published September 22, 2018.

stopandsmellthepages.com/2018/09/22/author-interview-joe-milliken-of-lets-go-benjamin-orr-and-the-cars/ 


​Recorded September 17, 2018.

​Joe joins Marc and Lee as a guest on the Free Form Rock podcast! The three of them chat about Benjamin Orr, Joe's forthcoming book, and take a track-by-track look at The Cars' iconic debut album. Enjoy! Audio used with permission.
"Book Review: Let's Go! Benjamin Orr and The Cars"
Read~Rock~Review
Published September 11, 2018.

readrockreview.wordpress.com/2018/09/11/lets-go-benjamin-orr-and-the-cars/


​Filmed September 10, 2018.

Joe appears as a guest on Boston's Topic Time with Harrison Blake Young. So much to talk about, so little time! Filmed at BTV in Bridgewater, MA. Used with permission.

"Published in The Commons: Upcoming Book Pays Homage to 'The Elvis of Cleveland'"
​Standing Room Only
Published July 5, 2018.
​
standing-room-only.info/article/joe-milliken/published-commons-upcoming-book-pays-homage-elvis-cleveland
"Book pays homage to ‘the Elvis of Cleveland’"
Written by Jack Langeloh
Published July 4, 2018.
​
www.commonsnews.org/site/site05/story.php?articleno=28530&page=1


​Recorded June 14, 2018.

Joe is interviewed by Todd Richards for Cleveland radio's WBWC 88.3 The Sting during their Summer Marathon Series featuring The Cars. Audio courtesy of the WBWC Summer Marathon Series:The Cars and used with permission.
"New Biography on The Cars Singer/Bassist Benjamin Orr to Be Released in November"
Staff article
Published June 11, 2018.
​
www.bassplayer.com/artists/new-biography-on-the-cars-singer-bassist-benjamin-orr-to-be-released-in-november
"Rockers roll into Cleveland for Hall of Fame induction"
Written by Brian Dugger
Published April 15, 2018.
​
www.toledoblade.com/Music-Theater-Dance/2018/04/14/Rockers-roll-into-Cleveland-for-Hall-of-Fame-induction.html?abnpageversion=evoke
​"Fans pack Rock Hall induction ceremony"
Written by Geoff Burns
Published April 14, 2018.
​
www.toledoblade.com/Music-Theater-Dance/2018/04/14/Fans-pack-Rock-Hall-induction-ceremony.html?abnpageversion=evoke


​Filmed April 14, 2018.

Joe is interviewed by Brian Dugger during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction weekend in Cleveland on April 14, 2018, for the Toledo Blade. Footage courtesy of the Toledo Blade and used with permission.


​Recorded April 13, 2018.

Joe is interviewed by Cleveland radio's WNCX and Bill Louis at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame during induction weekend in Cleveland, Ohio. Audio courtesy of WNCX and used with permission.


​Filmed April 13, 2018.

Joe is interviewed by Todd Meany and Stephanie Fox at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame during induction weekend in Cleveland. This interviewed aired live on Cleveland's television morning show, Fox 8 News in the Morning. Footage courtesy of Fox 8 News and used with permission. 
"Ben Orr author says late Cars bassist 'never forgot' his NE Ohio Roots" 
Written by Marc Bona
​Published April 4, 2018.

https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2018/04/ben_orr_author_says_late_cars.html
"Standing Room Only Publisher Milliken Announces Book Deal With Rowman & Littlefield Publishers"
Standing Room Only
Published March 31, 2018.

standing-room-only.info/blog/joe-milliken/standing-room-only-publisher-milliken-announces-book-deal-rowman-littlefield-publi
"Joe Milliken: Signature Move"
Written by Sweetpurplejune
​Published April 2, 2018. 
​
sweetpurplejune.wordpress.com/2018/04/02/joe-milliken-signature-move/​
"Heart's Ann Wilson says she will induct The Moody Blues into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame"
Written by Michael Norman
Published March 27, 2018.

www.cleveland.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2018/03/hearts_ann_wilson_says_she_wil.html