This Bestselling Allman Brothers Book Returns to the Charts Following Dickey Betts Passing
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The Allman Brothers Band have been celebrated for decades, not only for their string of Billboard Hot 100 hits, but also for creating a band that helped to pioneer the rise in Southern rock music through their infusion of blues, jazz and country.
With the recent passing of co-founder and guitarist Dickey Betts, fans can pick up a keepsake-worthy book and prepare to get nostalgic. Brothers and Sisters: The Allman Brothers Band and the Inside Story of the Album That Defined the ’70s was originally released back in 2023, but now the novel has returned to Amazon’s bestsellers charts following Betts death. The book is also discounted for 41% off.
"Brothers and Sisters: The Allman Brothers Band and the Inside Story of the Album That Defined the '70s" by Alan Paul
A 352-page hardcover, Brothers and Sisters: The Allman Brothers Band delves into history of one of the rock band’s most celebrated albums: Brothers and Sisters. The book also offers insight into the band’s rise and the influence that historic events had on them, including former President Jimmy Carter’s presidential campaign, Gregg Allman’s marriage to Cher, and the Summer Jam at Watkins Glen.
The book is based on never-before-heard interviews with those close to the band — and Betts and Allman themselves — conducted by Allman Brothers Band archivist, photographer, and “Tour Mystic” Kirk West, according to the book’s official description.
Brothers and Sisters was written by New York Times bestselling author Alan Paul as a follow-up book to his original biography about The Allman Brothers.
The author’s first book, One Way Out The Inside History of the Allman Brothers Band, is also available on sale right now for 44% off. The biography was written with participation from the band, and provides a closer look into how The Allman Brothers came to be from the various members’ perspectives.
"One Way Out: The Inside History of the Allman Brothers Band"
Through 464 pages, One Way Out tracks the band’s career starting in 1969 all the way to 2014 (when the book was originally released). Paul spent more than 20 years covering the rockstars and put together interviews with every living band member at the time as well as manager and roadies to give fans a treasure-worthy book about their favorite band.
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Rylee Johnston
Billboard
