Brothers and Sisters

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New York Times bestselling author Alan Paul's narrative explores the Allman Brothers Band's most successful album, a significant release in rock and roll history. Brothers and Sisters, the band's best-selling album with over seven million copies sold, remains influential both musically and culturally. In celebration of its 50th anniversary, the book examines the album's creation while providing a broader cultural context through first-person interviews, historical documents, and extensive research. It highlights the Allman Brothers' role in revitalizing Jimmy Carter's presidential campaign, Gregg Allman's marriage to Cher as a precursor to celebrity culture, and the internal tensions that arose from their success. Additionally, the book delves into the band's connection with the Grateful Dead, featuring detailed reporting on the historic Jam at Watkins Glen, the largest rock festival ever, and their impact on the Southern Rock genre, inspiring bands like Lynyrd Skynyrd. With exclusive access to hundreds of hours of interviews with key figures, including Dickey Betts and Gregg Allman, this work offers an in-depth and honest assessment of the band's career, history, and their triumphs and struggles.