For the first time, rock music icon Allman, one of the founding members of The Allman Brothers Band, tells the full story of his life and career. One of the true giants of rock n roll opens up about his Georgia youth, his long struggle with substance abuse, his string of bad marriages, the tragic death of brother Duane Allman, and life on the road. n nOne of Rolling Stone Magazines 25 Greatest Rock Memoirs of All Timen nFor the first time, rock music icon Gregg Allman, one of the founding members of The Allman Brothers Band, tells the full story of his life and career in My Cross to Bear. No subject is taboo, as one of the true giants of rock n roll opens up about his Georgia youth, his long struggle with substance abuse, his string of bad marriages (including his brief union with superstar Cher), the tragic death of brother Duane Allman, and life on the road in one of rocks most legendary bands.n n