Will Romano is the author of seven books, including Close to the Edge: How Yes's Masterpiece Defined Prog Rock, the critically acclaimed Mountains Come Out of the Sky (with a foreword by iconic drummer Bill Bruford), and the award finalist Big Boss Man: The Life and Music of Bluesman Jimmy Reed. Romano's work has appeared in a variety of publications, such as New York Post, NY Daily News, American Way, Guitar Player, Modern Drummer, Sound on Sound, VH1.com, and others. He spent most of his life in New York and recently moved to Rockford, IL.