Order from a Major Online Bookstore
Ultimate Book Price Comparison Engine
Save Your Time And Money
| AnyBook4Less.com | Order from a Major Online Bookstore |
|
| Home | Store List | FAQ | Contact Us | | ||
| Ultimate Book Price Comparison Engine Save Your Time And Money |
||
 |
Title: Midnight Riders by Scott Freeman ISBN: 0-316-29452-7 Publisher: Little Brown & Company Pub. Date: 01 July, 1996 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.36 (11 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: An engaging account
Comment: "Midnight Riders: The story of the Allman Brothers Band" is a biography of the exciting life of one of America's greatest Rock & Roll bands. Scott Freeman has written a wonderful account of the band's beginnings all the way through their breakups and reunions. This band had some tremendous trials to go through such as two original members deaths as well as problems with drugs and greedy record companies. But it is pretty impressive they managed to not only survive Duane Allman's and Berry Oakley's death but also that they managed to still be a great band without Duane, the elder Allman and founder/leader of the band.
The story starts out with Duane and Greg's childhood in Florida and how they got hooked on "the fever." It follows the two from their attraction to "black music" or the blues all the way through the last incarnations of the band in the early to mid-nineties. This biography is written so well that I thoroughly enjoyed learning about all the amazing things they accomplished up until the time that Duane Allman dies, then I struggled to get through the rest of it just because I was so depressed that such an amazing musicians life was cut so short. Duane Allman actually died at the peak of his musical powers, but who knows, he could have taken the electric slide guitar to even more celestial heights than he already had on the Fillmore East album.
...
The author also gives album reviews of each album as they make them. This was helpful because they are done very well and it gives you a chance to picture the music more clearly. Another plus is the album reccomendations in the appendix, which is great because not very ABB album is fantastic so he tells you which ones to avoid and which to add to your collection.
For me, I think this is one of the best stories ever told about a rock band. And the ABB story is an incredible story of love, devastating losses, and redemption. All of it is true. It has increased my love for the ABB, who represent everything good about southern rock and American music in general. It would be a great addition to any person's collection of literature whether you're a ABB fan or not. But after reading this book you may find yourself a fan of the band afterall.
Rating: 5
Summary: Very Real
Comment: Scott Freeman gives a in depth portrait of one of most influential bands of the Classic Rock era. Most special is the description of Duane Allman's influence on the band. From reading this book, I realized that Duane was both a talented musician and a leader as he knew how to interact with every one of the band members including his sometimes irresponsible brother Gregg. It seems that after Duane died, the other band members carried on a piece of the legacy Duane created. However, each of these other band members has a special personality as well. There are some great stories interwoved in this book which are funny, sad, and historical in the shape of how blues rock music has evolved. Anyone who appreciates rock n roll music and even casually likes this band will find this book a winner.
Rating: 5
Summary: If your just looking for some good,clean,fun
Comment: I've had few literary journeys like the one I've just experienced. You are not only reading about places like Macon Ga. or the Fillmore East as examples, but you feel as if you are actually there. The story is well told as you are brought from the joys of success and good times to the tradgedies of death. This book gives new insights to one of the best bands ever in the history of rock and roll, and clears up some rumors that have followed the band for years. No matter how big a fan you think you are of the Allman Brothers, there are numerous things in this book that you didn't know. In addition, you will learn facts about other prominent figures of rock, recording sessions, and unseen members of the Allman Brothers family. We could probably find flaws with most books, I however, just took in what was given to me and enjoyed it completely. Fan or not, this book is a must for anyone into the music scene.
 |
Title:The Allman Brothers Band - Live at the Beacon Theatre ASIN: B0000C7PWI Publisher: Bmg Distribution (VI Pub. Date: 23 September, 2003 List Price(USD): $29.98 Comparison N/A, buy it from Amazon for $25.49 |
 |
Title:Anthology ASIN: B000001FLK Publisher: Polygram Records Pub. Date: 25 October, 1990 List Price(USD): $22.98 Comparison N/A, buy it from Amazon for $20.99 |
 |
Title: Freebirds: The Lynyrd Skynyrd Story by Marley Brant ISBN: 0823083217 Publisher: Watson-Guptill Pubns Pub. Date: January, 2002 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
 |
Title:Hittin' the Note ASIN: B000089RVP Publisher: Sanctuary Records Pub. Date: 18 March, 2003 List Price(USD): $18.98 Comparison N/A, buy it from Amazon for $13.99 |
 |
Title:Live at Ludlow Garage-1970 ASIN: B000001FWM Publisher: Polygram Records Pub. Date: 20 April, 1990 List Price(USD): $22.98 Comparison N/A, buy it from Amazon for $20.99 |
Thank you for visiting www.AnyBook4Less.com and enjoy your savings!
Copyright� 2001-2021 Send your comments
