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

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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

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]

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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