My Cross to Bear by Gregg Allman (English) Paperback Book

Description: My Cross to Bear by Gregg Allman Speaking for the first time about the profound impact that his brothers death had on him, the author offers a tribute to Duane that only a younger brother could write, showing how, to this day, he still confronts the grief of losing his big brother, even as Duane continues to guide and inspire him. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description One of Rolling Stone Magazines 25 Greatest Rock Memoirs of All TimeFor the first time, rock music icon Gregg Allman, one of the founding members of The Allman Brothers Band, tells the full story of his life and career in My Cross to Bear. No subject is taboo, as one of the true giants of rock n roll opens up about his Georgia youth, his long struggle with substance abuse, his string of bad marriages (including his brief union with superstar Cher), the tragic death of brother Duane Allman, and life on the road in one of rocks most legendary bands. Notes The story of the life of Gregg Allman, the founding member of the Allman Brothers Band. Back Cover One of Rolling Stone Magazines 25 Greatest Rock Memoirs of All Time One of Publishers Weeklys Best Books of 2012 As one of the greatest rock icons of all time, Gregg Allman has lived it all and then some. Now he tells the unflinching story of his life, offering the definitive account of the legendary Allman Brothers Band. From run-ins with the law to meeting girls on the road to experimenting with drugs, Gregg holds nothing back, while also speaking, for the first time, about the painful deaths of his brother, Duane, and bassist Berry Oakley. Describing the powerful impact that Duanes death had on him, Gregg explains how the bands decision to persevere came with a heavy price--for the band and for Gregg--as he fought a battle with substance abuse that led him to rehab eleven times before he finally cleaned up for good. Capturing the Allman Brothers ongoing, triumphant resurgence, My Cross to Bear is an honest, fascinating glimpse inside one of the most beloved and notorious bands in the history of rock music. Author Biography Gregg Allman is one of the original members of the Allman Brothers Band, a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and a recipient of a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. He continues to make music as a solo artist and with the Allman Brothers and lives in Georgia.Alan Light is a former editor-in-chief of Vibe and Spin magazines, and a frequent contributor to the New York Times and Rolling Stone. Review ...This book is everything you could hope for: in a grizzled, laconic drawl, Allman provides a rambling backstage account of his five decades with the Allman Brothers Band, and he doesnt seem to hold anything back. -- New York Times Book Review A soul-searching rumination on a hard-lived life... For generations of fans, Allmans book provides insights into the many turns in that long road... MY CROSS TO BEAR carries a welcome seal of honesty. -- USA Today In his memoir, the rambling and rambunctious Gregg Allman lays bare his soul... In the end, Allman, writing with music journalist Light, has produced a fiercely honest memoir. -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) This is a story about musical brotherhood. Rich and moving... Nothing less than profound. Life, love and music from one of the most influential American recording artists of the last 40 years. -- Kirkus Reviews "Packed with juicy anecdotes, gripping details and raw energy...Fans of the Allman Brothers Band are certain to relish the revelations... MY CROSS TO BEAR provides a window into Allmans tortured soul - he presents himself as a man cracked and flawed, yet somehow intact." -- Birmingham News Review Quote This is a story about musical brotherhood. Rich and moving... Nothing less than profound. Life, love and music from one of the most influential American recording artists of the last 40 years. Details ISBN0062112058 Author Gregg Allman Language English ISBN-10 0062112058 ISBN-13 9780062112057 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2013 Short Title MY CROSS TO BEAR Country of Publication United States Illustrations 16 Page Colour Insert with Black and White Photos Throughout Imprint William Morrow Paperbacks Place of Publication New York Publication Date 2013-03-19 UK Release Date 2013-03-19 US Release Date 2013-03-19 Illustrator Ariel Padilla Birth 19730620 Affiliation Bond University Position Associate Director Qualifications Ph.D. Pages 400 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Alternative 9780062112040 DEWEY 155.937092 Audience General AU Release Date 2013-05-13 NZ Release Date 2013-04-18 Imprint US William Morrow Paperbacks Publisher US HarperCollins We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159654652;

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