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

Description: My Cross to Bear (Large Print) by Gregg Allman For 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. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description For almost fifty years, Gregg Allman has been creating some of the most recognizable songs in rock music, and now, he shares the full story about the wild ride of his life. From growing up with his older brother, Duane, to forming the Allman Brothers Band, from run-ins with the law to jamming at the Fillmore East, Gregg goes behind the scenes of some of the greatest rock music ever recorded, while also speaking for the first time about the painful deaths of Duane and Allman Brothers bassist Berry Oakley. Setting the record straight about the bands struggles in wake of tragedy, he shows the heavy price of their decision to continue, discussing his own battles with substance abuse as he floated through a string of failed marriages, including his relation-ship with Cher, before finally cleaning up.Capturing the Allman Brothers ongoing, triumphant resurgence, Gregg presents a story as honest as it is fascinating, offering a glimpse inside one of the most beloved and notorious bands in the history of rock music. Back Cover For almost fifty years, Gregg Allman has been creating some of the most recognizable songs in rock music, and now, he shares the full story about the wild ride of his life. From growing up with his older brother, Duane, to forming the Allman Brothers Band, from run-ins with the law to jamming at the Fillmore East, Gregg goes behind the scenes of some of the greatest rock music ever recorded, while also speaking for the first time about the painful deaths of Duane and Allman Brothers bassist Berry Oakley. Setting the record straight about the bands struggles in wake of tragedy, he shows the heavy price of their decision to continue, discussing his own battles with substance abuse as he floated through a string of failed marriages, including his relation-ship with Cher, before finally cleaning up. Capturing the Allman Brothers ongoing, triumphant resurgence, Gregg presents a story as honest as it is fascinating, offering a 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 ReviewA 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 TodayIn 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 ISBN0062115235 Author Gregg Allman Language English ISBN-10 0062115235 ISBN-13 9780062115232 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2012 Imprint Avon Books Place of Publication New York, NY Country of Publication United States Birth 19730620 Short Title MY CROSS TO BEAR -LP DEWEY B Illustrations Illustrations, color; Illustrations, black and white UK Release Date 2012-05-22 Publication Date 2012-05-22 US Release Date 2012-05-22 Illustrator Ariel Padilla Affiliation Bond University Position Associate Director Qualifications Ph.D. Pages 544 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Alternative 9780062112040 Audience General AU Release Date 2012-05-31 NZ Release Date 2012-05-17 Publisher US HarperCollins Imprint US William Morrow Large Print We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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