Jim is an attorney and an author in Philadelphia. Jim's first book, DEVIL'S MUSIC, HOLY ROLLERS, AND HILLBILLIES: HOW AMERICA GAVE BIRTH TO ROCK AND ROLL (McFarland, 2016) (Kirkus: "illuminating and intriguing"; Minnesota Public Radio Rock Book Club Selection), is on sale everywhere, as well as featured at legendary Sun Studio and The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Jim's follow-up book, ROCK MUSIC, AUTHORITY, AND WESTERN CULTURE, 1964-1980, is available NOW through McFarland Books: "[Cosby] expertly weaves together an intriguing and coherent story of rock and roll’s evolution....fantastic resource." -Library Journal; "seminal and ground-breaking" -Midwest Book Review; "Cosby's vivid, perceptive prose captures the visceral impact of rock music...The result is a compelling look at why, how, and where rock and roll moved us." -Kirkus Reviews ("Editor's Pick"). Jim has also published legal scholarship on children's rights and the Constitution, as well as writing on music-related topics as a regular contributor to PopMatters since 2013, and elsewhere. Jim can be contacted at JimCosby01 AT Yahoo DOT com