Steve Lynch, renowned for his innovative two-handed tapping technique and as the co-founder of the glam metal band Autograph, announces the release of his memoir, Confessions of a Rock Guitarist, scheduled for today, May 20, 2025 (Indigo River Publishing). It’s a raw, riveting, and unexpectedly introspective chronicle of a musician’s rise, fall, reinvention, and search for meaning beyond the fretboard.
Told with humility and offbeat humor, Confessions of a Rock Guitarist traces Lynch’s unlikely journey from a troubled childhood in the Pacific Northwest to the heart of LA’s exploding rock scene. His pivotal years at the Guitar Institute become a launching pad—culminating in a spontaneous demonstration that transforms him from student to innovator. It’s here that Lynch begins to shape his groundbreaking two-handed tapping technique, earning him recognition as one of the era’s most technically advanced and expressive players.
Lynch’s ascent with Autograph was meteoric. Amid the glam-metal surge of the 1980s “hair bands”, the band achieved global recognition—touring extensively, dominating the charts, and earning a place among rock’s most iconic acts. But as Confessions reveals, behind the scenes were battles with addiction, industry upheaval, and the toll of reinvention in an ever-changing musical landscape.
More than a typical rock memoir, Confessions of a Rock Guitarist is also the story of a seeker—an artist propelled by curiosity, spiritual exploration, and the desire to evolve beyond stardom. Through globe-trotting adventures as a musician and educator, Lynch reflects on the forces that shaped both his sound and his soul.
The memoir is richly illustrated with never-before-seen photographs from Lynch’s personal archive, offering readers a front-row seat to the making of a music pioneer.
Confessions of a Rock Guitarist is available for purchase on major platforms, including Amazon, and through major retail bookstores Barnes & Noble, and Book Shop nationwide.
