New York Times best-selling author Alan Paul is this episode's guest to talk about his new book Brothers and Sisters: The Allman Brothers Band and the Inside Story of the Album That Defined the ‘70s. Brothers and Sisters is the Allman Brothers Band’s most successful album, selling over seven million copies. Its influence, both musically and culturally, continues to be felt today. I ask Alan about what's in the book, including his personal interviews with members of the band and the previously unheard interviews conducted by Allman Brothers Band archivist, photographer, and “Tour Mystic” Kirk West. We also get into the backstories to Allman Bros. classics like "Ramlin' Man", "Southbound", and "Jessica". Alan also reveals how the Allman Brothers came to the aid of Jimmy Carter’s failing presidential campaign, contributing to his election. Plus, we get into how Brothers and Sisters caused rifts within the band; and how their work inspired a new Southern rock genre. Alan is also the author of the phenomenal 2014 book One Way Out: The Inside History of the Allman Brothers Band. It was the product of 25 years of reporting on the band, and was hailed by Rolling Stone as a "thorough account" and by Guitar World as "definitive". You don't wanna miss this interview!Purchase a copy of Brothers and Sisters: The Allman Brothers Band and the Inside Story of the Album That Defined the ‘70s through St. Martin's Press HERE Purchase a copy of Alan Paul's 2014 book One Way Out: The Inside History of the Allman Brothers Band HEREListen to all of The Allman Brothers Band Brothers and Sisters (Super Deluxe Version) HERE Listen to all of The Allman Brothers Band Wipe the Windows, Check the Oil, Dollar Gas HEREFollow Alan Paul on:FacebookTwitter InstagramVisit Alan Paul's official website HEREVisit the Booked On Rock Website HEREWatch exclusive video segments from the Booked On Rock podcast HEREFollow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:FACEBOOKTWITTERINSTAGRAMTIKTOKSupport Your Local Bookstore! Find your nearest independent bookstore HEREContact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.comThe Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe