Hard to Handle: The Life and Death of the Black Crowes
 First edition | |
| Author | Steve Gorman, Steven Hyden |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Memoir |
| Publisher | Da Capo Press |
Publication date | September 24, 2019 |
| Publication place | USA |
| Pages | 368 |
| ISBN | 9780306922015 |
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]- ^ 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.
- ^ Kurutz, Steven (2020-01-20). "I Quit a Famous Rock Band". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-07-27.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Ruggiero, Bob (2019-09-18). "Steve Gorman's Explosive Memoir Tells Wayward Flight of the Black Crowes". Houston Press. Retrieved 2020-07-27.
- ^ "BOOK REVIEW: Hard to Handle: The Life and Death of the Black Crowes–A Memoir | Performer Mag". Retrieved 2020-07-27.
- ^ Hiatt, Brian (2019-11-27). "Hear the Secret History of the Black Crowes". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2020-07-27.
- ^ "Must-read Black Crowes memoir is 'Hard to Handle'". al. 2019-10-17. Retrieved 2020-07-27.
- ^ 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.