My Cross to Bear

By Gregg Allman

Book Overview

One of Rolling Stone Magazine's 25 Greatest Rock Memoirs of All Time

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 rock's most legendary bands.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0062112058
• ISBN13: 9780062112057
• Release Date: February 2013
• Publisher: William Morrow & Company
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.1" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

A truly ghastly individual

While there's little doubt that he was a good musician at the intersection of blues, r&b and soul, Allman was a self-absorbed momma's boy who never got past his brother's death and never met a powder he wouldn't snort or a bottle of vodka he wouldn't drain for breakfast. His descriptions of his treatment of the many women who passed beneath him, and the kids who resulted, are truly revolting. And boy, did he hate Dicky Betts for keeping the Allman Brothers on the road when he himself was too effed up to care. Hubris, machismo and zero introspection in equal measure, it's a testament to good old boys and Southern rock.

Truly Real

I always have loved Gregg Allman's music and followed his career somewhat. Reading the book had me feel like I knew him and understood him. Great Read.