Gregg Allman has just confirmed an agreement to publish his memoir with William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers.One of the founding members of The Allman Brothers Band, Gregg Allman will discuss, for the first time, the unflinching story of his life in musicfrom the Allman Brothers, to his solo career, to his string of failed marriages (the most publicized one to the entertainer Cher), to his struggles with drugs and alcohol, detailing his rocky path to becoming a member of classic rock royalty. From Gregg's rough n' tumble youth with his older brother Duane, to the formation of the band that would go on to change the sound of rock and roll, this music legend's stories will be shared in the authentic and unforgettable voice of the man who lived them.
"When I got out of high school, I thought, I'll take a year or two off and play the clubs, get this out of my system, and then go to med school," says Allman. "More than forty years later, I figure it's finally time to write about this crazy journey that's taken me around the world and back." more on this story