While working as an auditor and fraud investigator for a large Atlanta bank, Willie Perkins was introduced to a fledgling Allman Brothers Band by a mutual friend. A year later the band hired him as their tour manager. This volume chronicles the triumphs and tragedies of the day-to-day touring of... číst celé
Willie Perkins left the conservative world of commercial bank auditing to jump into the burgeoning beginnings of The Allman Brothers Band and follows their meteoric and tragic rise, fall, and revival. For the first time we learn from an insider what it was like to live the nomadic life on the road with the Allmans from their earliest low-buck club tours to the triumphant outdoor stadium dates in the mid-seventies.
Featuring a diverse mix of poems, songs, rap, and short quotes, this collection offers a glimpse into the author's creative process. Each piece is accompanied by a brief narrative that reveals the inspiration behind it, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the themes and emotions explored in the work. This unique blend of storytelling and poetry invites readers to connect with the author's experiences and insights.