THE ROCK BOTTOM REMAINDERS 
The Rock Bottom Remainders is a band that includes some of today’s most talented authors. Between them, they’ve published more than 150 titles, sold more than 150 million books, and been translated into more than 25 languages.
But for one week a year, they’re rock stars--artist-access-only, laminate-wearing, security-escorted rock stars with roadies and groupies. Four ringers help them out: drummer Josh Kelly, Erasmo Paolo on saxophone, Sam Barry on harmonica and Janine Sabino on vocals.
The Remainders were founded by Kathi Kamen Goldmark., and made their debut at the 1992 American Booksellers Association convention in Anaheim.
Since 1992, the Rock Bottom Remainders have raised more than $1.5 million to support various causes, including literacy initiatives and book festivals.
THE REMAINDERS PERFORM 
Mitch Albom Sings Billy Joel
Rock Bottom Remainders
MEET THE BAND 
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Mitch Albom
Keyboard
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Dave Barry
Lead guitar
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Roy Blount, Jr.
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Greg Iles
lead guitar
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Kathi Kamen Goldmark
Vocals
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Stephen King
Rhythm guitar
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Matt Groening
Cow bell
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James McBride
Saxophone
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Janine Sabino
Vocals
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Amy Tan
Vocals
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Ridley Pearson
Bass
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Scott Turow
Vocals
A TRIBUTE TO FRANK MCCOURT 
Over the weekend, I learned the sad news about Frank McCourt, a wonderful writer and a cherished friend, who died in
Frank was the most impishly intelligent man I knew, a permanent twinkle of the eye, a guy who could drop obscure literary references and an Irish drinking song into the same short sentence. His acclaim came late in life, waiting until he was in his 60’s – his childhood was impoverished
