Alan Paul Fimister Knihy

The first definitive biography of guitar legend Stevie Ray Vaughan.A clean and sober Stevie Ray Vaughan seemed poised for a new, limitless chapter of his life and career just a few years after his severe addiction to cocaine and alcohol almost killed him. Years of sibling rivalry with big brother Jimmie, his first and greatest musical hero, were behind him, and their first collaborative album was complete and on the verge of being released. His tumultuous marriage was over and he was deeply in love with a supportive, creative woman. His last album had been his most successful, both critically and commercially.Instead, it all came screeching to a sudden end, when Vaughan was killed in a helicopter crash on August 27, 1990, after that evening's dynamic performance with Eric Clapton, leaving an endless stream of What Ifs. He was just 35 years old. In the ensuing 28 years, Vaughan's legend and acclaim have only grown; he is an international musical icon. Despite the cinematic scope of Vaughan's life and death, there has never been a truly proper accounting of his story. Until now.Texas Flood will provide the unadulterated facts about Stevie Ray Vaughan from those who were with him throughout every stage of his life and career and who knew him best: his brother Jimmie, his Double Trouble bandmates Tommy Shannon, Chris Layton and Reese Wynans, and many other close friends, girlfriends, fellow musicians, crew members and managers.

New York Times bestselling author Alan Paul's narrative explores the Allman Brothers Band's most successful album, a significant release in rock and roll history. Brothers and Sisters, the band's best-selling album with over seven million copies sold, remains influential both musically and culturally. In celebration of its 50th anniversary, the book examines the album's creation while providing a broader cultural context through first-person interviews, historical documents, and extensive research. It highlights the Allman Brothers' role in revitalizing Jimmy Carter's presidential campaign, Gregg Allman's marriage to Cher as a precursor to celebrity culture, and the internal tensions that arose from their success. Additionally, the book delves into the band's connection with the Grateful Dead, featuring detailed reporting on the historic Jam at Watkins Glen, the largest rock festival ever, and their impact on the Southern Rock genre, inspiring bands like Lynyrd Skynyrd. With exclusive access to hundreds of hours of interviews with key figures, including Dickey Betts and Gregg Allman, this work offers an in-depth and honest assessment of the band's career, history, and their triumphs and struggles.