Ever wonder what happens to Pop Stars when the spotlight moves on to the Next Big Thing?

British writer Nick Duerden interviewed dozens of Pop Stars, from famous names like Joe Jackson and Bob Geldof to lesser acts and One-Hit Wonders.

Their reactions to the 'Dying of the Light' run the gamut from drug overdose to domesticity, from moving on to making music for the pure pleasure of the craft.

For us at Nu Shooz HQ, the book was like a weekend therapy session. "Hey, we made it out of that experience with our lives and relationships intact!" We especially recommend "Exit Stage Left" to anyone pursuing a career in music and anyone who made it out alive.

We heard about this book in Austin Kleon's excellent Newsletter. He's the New York Times Best-Selling author of three books about the Artist's Life; "Steal Like an Artist," "Keep Going," and "Show Your Work."