Frank Zappa passed away 32 years ago today, & whether the culture realizes it, his music resonates even now. He certainly had an impact on me, & so I did my best to capture why Frank still matters with my book that is the first to explore his political legacy. RIP Maestro.

Today is the publishing anniversary of my first book “U2’s The Joshua Tree: Planting Roots in America,” & I’m very grateful for the experiences that came from it. It’s on sale for $21 which is appropriate cuz it came out in 2021! https://t.co/SGallMKZsb

Oh là là! Getting to check out the French translation of my new U2 book!

Many thanks to @jhiggy for including my new U2 book on the holiday gift guide for the @journalsentinel! "Morgan delivers a succinct, photo-laden chronicle of an Irish rock band that seems to always be changing yet somehow remains consistently itself." https://t.co/KlESJiQMwO

We discuss New Zealand’s socioeconomic changes throughout the 1980-90s & how that provided the inspiration for Luke Rowell (Eyeliner) to great a stylized form of music that reenvisioned the sonic landscapes of luxury commercials & travel advertisements. A great genre overview.

My newest interview for @NewBooksNetwork! Spoke with @jingajik about his book "Eyeliner's Buy Now" (@3313books, 2025) which the history and influence of vaporwave and the genre pioneer's most revered album. Check it out here: https://t.co/oMXnBAy31a

Chicago! The @iahcchicago is hosting iBAM! this weekend, a gathering to celebrate the legacy of Irish books, art, & music. I'll be there all weekend with both of my U2 books, and I'm doing a reading from each at 2:45 PM on Saturday! More info:

Congratulation to @bradleysmorgan, whose "Frank Zappa's America" made @MusicConnection's Top 10 Books of the Year! @MusicConnection called it "a rare book that makes us love the subject more than we did going in." Check out "Frank Zappa's America" here: https://t.co/BmgCpPpU2G

Stopped by @RoscoeBooks to sign copies of my new U2 book! I’m incredibly appreciative of their support! Support your local bookseller!

Thanks to @nenadgeorgievs1 for this review of my U2 book for @AllAboutJazz! "In an age where legacy acts are often embalmed in myth, this book allows for something looser and truer...it makes a familiar story feel worth revisiting." https://t.co/WXRgAwbnZm

Many thanks to @musicconnection putting my book "Frank Zappa's America" (@lsupress) on their list of the ten great music books of 2025! "It’s a rare book that makes us love the subject more than we did going in." Full review:

Achtung! Received a copy of the German edition of my new U2 book! Danke, Delius Klasing Verlag!

Thanks to Marion McCullen for this write-up about my new U2 book in the Cambridge News! It was also reprinted in several other regional UK dailies such as the Huddersfield Examiner, Teesside Gazette, & the Nottingham Post. Check out the article here: https://t.co/m3NVdo6YBq

Thank you to Latoya Johnson for interviewing me on my new U2 book for @NewBooksNetwork! After nearly four years interviewing for them myself, it’s always a blast to be on the other side of the mic with such a great team! Check it out here or elsewhere. https://t.co/tltFhgtT8J

Author Bradley Morgan Explores the Political Legacy of Frank Zappa in ‘Frank Zappa’s America’ https://t.co/kMQKO63X6b via @thatericalper

Bradley Morgan’s new book ‘Frank Zappa’s America’ dives into how Zappa used music to challenge power, defend free speech, and confront extremism. A bold look at an artist who never stopped speaking truth.

From the brink of collapse to a chart-topping success story, author Bradley Morgan delves into #U2's journey to create '#AchtungBaby' https://t.co/5emXguRv4U

We discuss how the song first emerged among the New York folk revival scene all the way through to Hendrix’s ownership of the song in the popular consciousness, diving deeper into his influence on the song. An absolutely eye-opening and revelatory book.

My latest @newbooksnetwork interview!. Spoke with Jason Schneider about “That Gun In Your Hand” (@AnvilPress, 2025) exploring the history/legacy of the modern murder ballad “Hey Joe.” Check it out here or where you get podcasts: https://t.co/4OoijyJIas

Join me for a deep dive into the evolution of #U2 over the past 50 years with author Bradley Morgan! From 'Boy' to 'The Joshua Tree' to 'Achtung Baby' and beyond, we explore it all! AUDIO: https://t.co/bOQC6pigX6 VIDEO: