This September 2017 Michael Crawford's book "Indie 101 ' How To Maintain A Band: And Start Your Own Record Label (Dead Sea Records)", became the number one best seller in Music on Amazon. Crawford, author, label owner and lead singer of Taipan (Taipan Official) performs in the United States and internationally under the stage name "Michael Black".

"Indie 101 ' How To Maintain A Band: And Start Your Own Record Label (Dead Sea Records)" is Crawford's second title released independently via Amazon. The book, illustrated by Fermin Del Callejo and edited by Scott Moller, offers support for indie bands. The title presents, simple instructions for bands to maintain a stable, successful career without spending their own money to play. The book includes 101 power points with illustrations for bands to learn new tips, ideas to make money in their band and 90 tips for starting your own independent label, including sponsors and distribution. The book is available in hard copy and electronic form.

Crawford writes, "When I wrote the book, Indie 101 ' How To Maintain A Band: And Start Your Own Record Label (Dead Sea Records)", I wanted to help musicians understand that there is a system to maintain a healthy band and succeed in the music industry. When the independently published book became a number one seller on Amazon last week, I was humbled".

Please see: "Indie 101 ' How To Maintain A Band: And Start Your Own Record Label (Dead Sea Records)" see at:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074VYLR3C

When Micheal Crawford is not writing, he can be seen performing under his stage name in the internationally touring metal band Taipan. The band, Taipan is preparing to release their second album, "The Nine Battlegrounds", this fall 2017. The band will release the single "Pestilence" from "The Nine Battlegrounds" on October 30th, 2017. Their first album "Straight From The Underground" received international press, radio play and youtube video plays over 70,000.