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Summary: The "story" of the Allman Brothers Band
Review: This book offers a fairly complete picture of the Allman Brothers Band. The actual formation of the band is well documented and based upon information not generally available to fans. While official ABB spokespersons do not endorse this book, they have not been forthcoming with their own "authorized" account of the Allman Brothers story. This book is an easy read and the recounting of the deaths of Duane Allman and Berry Oakley was particularly moving. A must for every fan!
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Summary: A great overview of the band's history and legacy.
Review: This book offers a fairly complete picture of the Allman Brothers Band. The actual formation of the band is well documented and based upon information not generally available to fans. While official ABB spokespersons do not endorse this book, they have not been forthcoming with their own "authorized" account of the Allman Brothers story. This book is an easy read and the recounting of the deaths of Duane Allman and Berry Oakley was particularly moving. A must for every fan!
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Summary: Rock's most under-appreciated band ever
Review: This is a very informative book about the greatest live band in the history of rock and roll. With Duane and Dickey sit only Clapton, Hendrix, and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Freeman talks in depth of Duane's influences on Gregg, and the turmoil that surrounded the loss of two great band members. The Drug problems and the money troubles are all here. Interesting to read about what was fueling the band, and how they somehow kept it all together. The music reviews get a bit repetative, with the use of the same adjectives over and over, but the writer does have a sincere love for the music, and goes in depth in describing it. This book deserves an addendum to tell the tales since 1994 (when the book was released) with the new line-ups and marathon live shows....even at 50. An interesting story even if you are not a fan of the Brothers.
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Summary: An Excellent Book For the Peachheads
Review: This is another book that I've enjoyed from cover to cover about one of my favorite bands. Once again I came away knowing a ton more about the band, it's members and it's music than I did prior to reading it, which is exactly what I'm looking for. The authors did take it upon themselves to critique each album and songs rather than to just give the details of how they were written and recorded. I think they could have left that for the individual to decide. They also dwelled a little to much on the Gregg Allman late '70s situation, and while they could've expanded in other areas.I highly recommend this book for those who would like to learn the details of one of histories best rock bands.
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Summary: An Excellent Book For the Peachheads
Review: This is another book that I've enjoyed from cover to cover about one of my favorite bands. Once again I came away knowing a ton more about the band, it's members and it's music than I did prior to reading it, which is exactly what I'm looking for. The authors did take it upon themselves to critique each album and songs rather than to just give the details of how they were written and recorded. I think they could have left that for the individual to decide. They also dwelled a little to much on the Gregg Allman late '70s situation, and while they could've expanded in other areas. I highly recommend this book for those who would like to learn the details of one of histories best rock bands.
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Summary: The "story" of the Allman Brothers Band
Review: When reading Freeman's book, one must keep in mind the wording in the title, especially the word "story." Sadly, Freeman spent more time glorifying the problems of the band rather than focusing on what truly makes the band- their unique and wonderful style of music. Yes, the book is a fast and fascinating read, but like many unauthorized biographies and "stories," Freeman should have investigated further before printing much information that was simply untrue. Freeman had the opportunity to write a great biography but just missed the mark in too many areas.
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