The 10 Rules of Rock and Roll is a retrospective journey into popular music: a musical endoscopy which covers almost the whole gamut of the art and its genres. From the juvenescent to the geriatric; from the coy to the camp; from Delta Goodrem and Kasey Chambers, to ageing rockers like AC/DC. This is a mélange of very tasteful reviews on albums, books, concerts and writings. As one might expect, Dylan features highly as a reference point throughout the work.

Forster is an absolutely fabulous writer. He knows his music and how to critique it without denigrating the artist or their work. He writes from the heart and for everyone. If you’re not into Diamond or Campbell, there’s always Cohen or Mouskouri. Artists who, despite their age, are prepared to get up on stage and affirm their place amidst the pantheon of musicians. There’s plenty to choose from this smorgasbord of talent. One thing is certain however – age does not define talent. In fact, the older the better.