Get 3 audiobooks free with a 30-Day Free Trial Sign Up Free

Hard to Handle: The Life and Death of the Black Crowes--A Memoir

Author:
Steve Gorman
Read by:
Steve Gorman
Read Read Own Own

Unabridged Audiobook

Listen Free Now
  • Listen free with a 30-day free trial
  • Choose 2 bonus VIP books
  • Enjoy 10,000 always free books
Ratings
Book
24
Narrator
8
Release Date
September 24, 2019
Duration
13 hours 39 minutes
Summary
Black Crowes drummer and cofounder Steve Gorman shares the band's inside story in this behind-the-scenes biography, from their supernova stardom in the '90s to exhilarating encounters with industry legends.
'This book is literally the Angela's Ashes of rock memoirs. .. I absolutely loved this book.'-BILL BURR, comedian 'I couldn't put the book down-absolutely unbelievable read!'-JOHN MCENROE, New York Times bestselling author of But Seriously and You Cannot Be Serious 'I honestly couldn't put [this book] down. Made me nostalgic, sad, and happy too.'-CHRIS SHIFLETT, lead guitarist of Foo Fighters
'Essential reading for rock fans everywhere.'-BRIAN KOPPELMAN, co-creator and showrunner of Billions For more than two decades, The Black Crowes topped the charts, graced the cover of Rolling Stone, and reigned supreme over MTV and radio waves alike with hits like 'Hard to Handle,' 'She Talks to Angels,' and 'Remedy.' But as the old cliché goes, stardom can be fleeting, and the group's success slowly dwindled as the band members got caught up in the rock star world and lost sight of their musical ambition. On any given night, they could be the best band you ever saw-or the most combative. Then, one last rift in 2013 proved insurmountable for the band to survive. After that, The Black Crowes would fly no more. Founding member Steve Gorman was there for all of it-the coke- and weed-fueled tours; the tumultuous recording sessions; the incessant fighting between brothers Chris and Rich Robinson; the backstage hangs with legends like Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, and the Rolling Stones. As the band's drummer and voice of reason, he tried to keep The Black Crowes together musically and emotionally. In Hard ToHandle-the first account of this great American rock band's beginning, middle, and end-Gorman explains just how impossible that job was with great insight, candor, and humor. They don't make bands like The Black Crowes anymore: crazy, brilliant, self-destructive, inspiring, and, ultimately, not built to last. But, man, what a ride it was while it lasted.
Reviews
Profile Avatar Greg S. Jan 2025

This was quite good. I don’t know if Steve had the help of a ghost writer or not, but either way it was well presented and well narrated. Very interesting origin story and window into the rise and fall of one of the great American rock bands.

Profile Avatar Amy S. May 2024

I didn't want this one to end. The narrarator was spot on with pitch and tone to express the emotional side of the character.

Profile Avatar Jose victor G. Dec 2019

been a fan of the Black Crowes fan 30 plus years , Steve's book is entertaining, visceral , insightful and even thoughtful ... he goes thru the inception , rise and "fall" of the band ... and as the 2 brothers take center stage for most of the book , he manages to include everyone in all their .- dysfunctional.- glory .

Hard to Handle: The Life and Death of the Black Crowes--A Memoir

Hard to Handle: The Life and Death of the Black Crowes--A Memoir

Author: Steve Gorman
Read by: Steve Gorman
Listen Free Now Get any book plus
2 bonus VIP books
1 book added to cart
Subtotal
$31.99
View Cart