Alan Paul is the author of the New York Times bestseller One Way Out: The Inside History of the Allman Brothers Band and is a frequent contributor to The Wall Street Journal and Guitar World. Andy Aledort is recognized as an essential contributor to the international music scene for his work as a journalist, instructor and performer for the last 35 years. Over that span of time he has conducted hundreds of interviews and lessons with the world's greatest guitarists for publications such as Guitar World, Guitar for the Practicing Magician, and many others.
"By collecting the voices of those who were there, authors Alan
Paul and Andy Aledort get as close as possible to Vaughan's journey
from record-obsessed Dallas kid to all-time guitar god, taking care
to convey what made his music transcendent....Its heart is his
absence, and its accomplishment is that it causes us to feel the
full weight of his loss. In that, the book is its own kind of
blues: stirring, cathartic, and real." --Texas Observer"Texas
Flood adds greatly to the understanding and legacy of Stevie Ray
Vaughan - both the man and the performer...Required reading for any
SRV fan." --Houston Press
"A dynamically vivid new book that's likely the premiere option
available for anyone seeking a detail-packed, insider-style account
into the life and tunes of Stevie Ray." --Dallas
Observer
"A fascinating backstage pass, a front row seat at the epicenter of
the Texas music that unfolded in the eighties and nineties in
Austin, told in the many authentic voices that shared SRV's life."
--Lone Star Review"Deep reporting makes this a treasure trove
for anyone interested in the blues and Vaughan's place within
popular music." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"Fans will be
thrilled with this intelligent, informative, and enlightening
biography of the guitar great." --Publishers Weekly (starred
review)"Riveting...Vaughan deserved this book, and, as it should,
the content will stay with readers long after the last note has
sounded....This is the book fans have been waiting for."
--Library Journal (starred review)"A must for Vaughan and
blues fans." --Booklist"Soul Brother Stevie Ray Vaughan was a
force of nature! His fearless, furious and elegant approach to the
guitar was breathtaking. Texas Flood helps you understand both the
player and the person. We are grateful for the gifts he left for us
all. We thank God for the Vaughan family; Jimmie and Stevie are
both astonishing."
--Carlos Santana "Texas Flood provides handy insight into how
Stevie Ray Vaughan became a modern day avatar for guitar slingers
and music fans the world over. Stevie devoured life in no uncertain
terms and his intriguing intensity comes through with a loud and
clear message in this remarkable work." --Billy Gibbons, ZZ
Top"Texas Flood is a great book. It gave me a clear outside
perspective into what was the center of my life, and offers a good
look at Stevie and Jimmie's relationship: deeply endearing, often
unseen. Good work guys."
-- Chris Layton, Double Trouble"Texas Flood is by far the best book
ever written about Stevie. It not only tells the story of Stevie's
career as a musician, it really captures him as a human being. That
is what has been missing in every book about him till now. His
whole life unfolds through these pages from beginning to end. It's
a great book." --Tommy Shannon, Double Trouble "The authors tell
the story of Stevie Ray through quotes from the people who knew him
best. And what a story it is!! Even I learned a lot reading all the
details in Texas Flood." --Reese Wynans, Double Trouble
"Stevie Ray Vaughan played with a magical, spiritual mystery
that was one of a kind. His soul shines through his music, making
it meaningful, powerful, and connective. Texas Flood is a
compelling book that captures the essence of an extremely gifted
musician, but even more importantly, a kind and beautiful
person."
--Eric Johnson, guitarist "Texas Flood is a great book! The first
in my view that got the entire narrative correct. What I'm always
looking for in a book like this is, 'does it ring true'. And it
does!" --Joe Sublett, the Texicali Horns, Stevie Ray Vaughan friend
and collaborator"I learned a lot reading Texas Flood, which
is a well-written, well-informed accounting of someone who not only
kept the blues alive but changed the future of guitar." --Warren
Haynes"Texas Flood is the perfect homage to a brilliant
guitarist, written by guys who understand him and his music. As a
guitar player and a fan, I can feel Stevie Ray's quest to find his
tone and desire to express himself lifting off every page." --Joe
Perry, Aerosmith"A must read for any true fan of Stevie Ray
Vaughan, and required reading for anyone with a beating heart. This
book is an extremely moving account of one the greatest guitarists
to have ever walked the planet. What I learned about Stevie's life
from each chapter has made me appreciate his gift to us even more.
I didn't think that was possible." --Joe Satriani"The Stevie Ray
Vaughan I knew is reflected in these pages. Texas Flood is a
must-read for all his fans as well as for any artist aspiring to
make it to the top of their game." --Joe Priesnitz, artist manager,
first SRV booking agent"Like all great bluesmen, Stevie Ray Vaughan
is a bit of a mystery--a guitar-playing genius who hid in plain
sight under the shadowy brim of his trademark hat. In this very
fine book, two of our best music journalists, Alan Paul and Andy
Aledort, shed much-needed light on this brilliant enigma by
speaking to those that knew him best. It is essential reading for
SRV fans, guitar freaks, blues aficionados and anyone interested in
classic rock history." --Brad Tolinski, author of Play It Loud:
An Epic History of the Style, Sound and Revolution of the Electric
Guitar
"Over 35 years ago when he was still playing small clubs, I saw
Stevie Ray Vaughan at Antone's in Austin. Standing so close to the
stage, absolutely mesmerized, I knew I was watching a legend in the
making. He was dripping with soul and already miles ahead of
everyone else. A true, vital influence on my music. This book is
important and long overdue." --Lucinda Williams "Texas Flood
is the definitive biography of Stevie. Set against the backdrop of
Austin in a much simpler time, the book opens a window into
Stevie's immense artistry, drive, and soul. A must read!" --David
Grissom, Austin guitarist"Finally, the definitive story of Stevie's
life and legend told by the people who knew him best. It's an
essential, breathless read for fans of his music, and a deep look
into the hard-working world of the touring musician as well as the
music business. Fellow six-stringers will appreciate the
perspective and devotion to detail which respected music
journalists and musicians Alan Paul and Andy Aledort bring to the
book. Paul has become rock's finest narrative historian with this
follow-up to 2015's One Way Out, his similarly composed and
equally riveting biography of the Allman Brothers Band. I love this
book." --Ted Drozdowski, Premier Guitar
Praise for One Way Out
"This pot-stirring oral history reads like a backstory of how
musical lightning comes to be. All of the surviving band members
get to have their say." --Rolling Stone"Alan has a way with
narrative that just draws you in without using the single-level
storyline used by other writers who have attempted telling the
Allman Brothers Band's story. He gets right to the hows and whys
that give his narrative real substance. Enjoy and become
enlightened." --Butch Trucks, the Allman Brothers Band (From the
Foreword)"No journalist knows the ins and outs of the Allman
Brothers Band better than Alan Paul." --Warren Haynes, the
Allman Brothers Band"I learned so much reading One Way Out.
If you want to know the real deal, read Alan Paul." --Oteil
Burbridge, the Allman Brothers Band"Allman Brothers, unvarnished .
. . [Alan Paul]'s vast trove of interviews allows the band to tell
its own story." --Atlanta Journal Constitution"Alan Paul is one
of America's foremost experts on the Allman Brothers Band. For the
past twenty years, he has written informative, comprehensive
articles on the band, and he truly understands the essence of their
significance. It's great to see him release this chronicle."
--E.J. Devokaitis, Curator / Archivist, Allman Brothers Band
Museum at the Big House"Alan Paul's One Way Out is a brilliantly
detailed all-access pass to the Allman Brothers Band. Using his
numerous personal interviews with the band members themselves--both
past and present--as well as an almost endless entourage of
friends, family members, roadies, managers, promoters, booking
agents, record label executives, and fellow musicians, Alan Paul
has successfully created the definitive ABB biography." --Randy
Poe, author of Skydog: The Duane Allman Story"One Way Out is
perhaps the most in-depth look at one of America's most beloved,
but thoroughly dysfunctional ensembles. Engrossing reading . . .
Alan Paul has written about the Allmans for the last 25 years, and
his depth of knowledge shows. The stories are salty, unfiltered,
and straight from the horse's mouth. The word 'definitive' gets
tossed around so often it has lost some of its meaning, but this
400-page journey into the heart of rock and roll darkness deserves
the accolade." --Guitar World Magazine"No matter what you think
you know about the Allman Brothers Band, One Way Out is bound to be
revelatory on many levels . . . This is essential reading that
strips away the myth to expose all the moving parts in vivid
detail." --Seattle PI"Music writer Paul catches up with the
legendary band in this entertaining, compulsively readable oral
history of the Allman Brothers. Duane's ghost haunts the book."
--Publishers Weekly"Perhaps no music journalist has written as
extensively about the Allman Brothers Band as Paul, who has tracked
the rock group's career for 25 years. And his deep familiarity with
the band and its music shows everywhere in this fluid account.
Augmented by photos and fascinating sidebars, this candid oral
history has appeal beyond the Allman Brothers Band's loyal fan
base." --Booklist, starred review
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