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Explore the legendary world of rock and roll with 'Brothers and Sisters' by New York Times bestselling author Alan Paul. This captivating book provides an in-depth narrative of the Allman Brothers Band’s most successful album, celebrating its fiftieth anniversary. As the band’s bestselling album with over seven million copies sold, 'Brothers and Sisters' is not just a musical masterpiece, but also a significant cultural artifact that captures the essence of its time.
Delving deep into the creation of the album, this book offers insights through first-person interviews, historical documents, and extensive research, illuminating the interplay between music and societal changes in America. Discover how the Allman Brothers reshaped rock and roll history, from aiding Jimmy Carter's presidential campaign to pioneering the southern rock genre that influenced future artists like Lynyrd Skynyrd.
Featuring exclusive interviews with legendary band members like Dickey Betts and Gregg Allman, conducted by Allman Brothers archivist Kirk West, this biography is a treasure trove for fans and newcomers alike. It's not just a book; it's a journey through sound, history, and the profound cultural shifts of the 1970s. Perfect for collectors and music lovers, this brand new edition (ISBN: 9781250282699) will resonate with anyone who appreciates the rich narrative of rock's evolution.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781250282699
Year: 2024
Publisher: St Martins Press
Description:
New York Times bestselling author Alan Paul's in-depth narrative look at the Allman Brothers' most successful album, and a portrait of an era in rock and roll and American history.
The Allman Brothers Band’s Brothers and Sisters was not only the band’s bestselling album, at over seven million copies sold, but it was also a powerfully influential release, both musically and culturally, one whose influence continues to be profoundly felt.
Celebrating the album’s fiftieth anniversary, Brothers and Sisters the book delves into the making of the album, while also presenting a broader cultural history of the era, based on first-person interviews, historical documents, and in-depth research.
Brothers and Sisters traces the making of the template-shaping record alongside the stories of how the Allman Brothers came to the rescue of a flailing Jimmy Carter presidential campaign and helped get the former governor of Georgia elected president; how Gregg Allman’s marriage to Cher was an early harbinger of an emerging celebrity media culture; and how the band’s success led to internal fissures. The book also examines the Allman Brothers' relationship with the Grateful Dead—including the most in-depth reporting ever on the Summer Jam at Watkins Glen, the largest rock festival ever—and describes how they inspired bands like Lynyrd Skynyrd, helping create the southern rock genre.
With exclusive access to hundreds of hours of never-before-heard interviews with every major player, including Dickey Betts and Gregg Allman, conducted by Allman Brothers Band archivist, photographer, and "Tour Mystic" Kirk West,
Delving deep into the creation of the album, this book offers insights through first-person interviews, historical documents, and extensive research, illuminating the interplay between music and societal changes in America. Discover how the Allman Brothers reshaped rock and roll history, from aiding Jimmy Carter's presidential campaign to pioneering the southern rock genre that influenced future artists like Lynyrd Skynyrd.
Featuring exclusive interviews with legendary band members like Dickey Betts and Gregg Allman, conducted by Allman Brothers archivist Kirk West, this biography is a treasure trove for fans and newcomers alike. It's not just a book; it's a journey through sound, history, and the profound cultural shifts of the 1970s. Perfect for collectors and music lovers, this brand new edition (ISBN: 9781250282699) will resonate with anyone who appreciates the rich narrative of rock's evolution.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781250282699
Year: 2024
Publisher: St Martins Press
Description:
New York Times bestselling author Alan Paul's in-depth narrative look at the Allman Brothers' most successful album, and a portrait of an era in rock and roll and American history.
The Allman Brothers Band’s Brothers and Sisters was not only the band’s bestselling album, at over seven million copies sold, but it was also a powerfully influential release, both musically and culturally, one whose influence continues to be profoundly felt.
Celebrating the album’s fiftieth anniversary, Brothers and Sisters the book delves into the making of the album, while also presenting a broader cultural history of the era, based on first-person interviews, historical documents, and in-depth research.
Brothers and Sisters traces the making of the template-shaping record alongside the stories of how the Allman Brothers came to the rescue of a flailing Jimmy Carter presidential campaign and helped get the former governor of Georgia elected president; how Gregg Allman’s marriage to Cher was an early harbinger of an emerging celebrity media culture; and how the band’s success led to internal fissures. The book also examines the Allman Brothers' relationship with the Grateful Dead—including the most in-depth reporting ever on the Summer Jam at Watkins Glen, the largest rock festival ever—and describes how they inspired bands like Lynyrd Skynyrd, helping create the southern rock genre.
With exclusive access to hundreds of hours of never-before-heard interviews with every major player, including Dickey Betts and Gregg Allman, conducted by Allman Brothers Band archivist, photographer, and "Tour Mystic" Kirk West,