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

Hard to Handle: The Life and Death of the Black Crowes is a memoir by drummer Steve Gorman about his time in The Black Crowes, co-written by music critic Steven Hyden. The book describes the formation and success of the Black Crowes from Gorman's point of view as well as its eventual break-up. [1]

Hard to Handle: The Life and Death of The Black Crowes
First edition
AuthorSteve Gorman, Steven Hyden
CountryUSA
LanguageEnglish
GenreMemoir
PublisherDa Capo Press
Publication date
September 24, 2019
Pages368
ISBN9780306922015

Background edit

The book covers Gorman's time performing in bands with the Robinson brothers, from 1987 to 2013.[2] Pete Angelus' management and promotion of the Crowes is a major part of the focus of the memoir, as is the rivalry between brothers Chris Robinson and Rich Robinson.[3] The book primarily deals with the history of the band, and Gorman's explanation as to why it eventually fell apart.[4]

Gorman co-wrote the book with Steven Hyden, and it was published by Da Capo Press.[5]

Reception edit

The book was positively received by critics.[6][1][7] The Black Crowes were reformed a month after release of the book, which gave it added publicity.[8]

References edit

  1. ^ a b "The Titanic Sibling Rivalry that Propelled One of the Greatest Rock Bands of the 1990s". National Review. 2019-10-19. Retrieved 2020-07-27.
  2. ^ Kurutz, Steven (2020-01-20). "I Quit a Famous Rock Band". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-07-27.
  3. ^ "The Black Crowes Drummer Steve Gorman Pens 'Hard To Handle - The Life & Death Of The Black Crowes' Memoir". JamBase. 2019-04-30. Retrieved 2020-07-27.
  4. ^ Ruggiero, Bob (2019-09-18). "Steve Gorman's Explosive Memoir Tells Wayward Flight of the Black Crowes". Houston Press. Retrieved 2020-07-27.
  5. ^ "BOOK REVIEW: Hard to Handle: The Life and Death of the Black Crowes–A Memoir | Performer Mag". Retrieved 2020-07-27.
  6. ^ Hiatt, Brian (2019-11-27). "Hear the Secret History of the Black Crowes". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2020-07-27.
  7. ^ "Must-read Black Crowes memoir is 'Hard to Handle'". al. 2019-10-17. Retrieved 2020-07-27.
  8. ^ Collette, Doug (November 20, 2019). "'HARD TO HANDLE: THE LIFE AND DEATH OF THE BLACK CROWES – A MEMOIR' – STEVE GORMAN RECOUNTS YEARS WITH CHRIS & RICH". glidemagazine.com. Retrieved 2020-07-27.
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