When the Black Crowes exploded out of Atlanta onto the national music scene in 1990 with the band’s debut album Shake Your Money Maker, they were considered the next big rock band in the spirit of The Rolling Stones, Humble Pie and the Faces. With hits like an epic cover of Otis Redding’s “Hard to Handle,” “Jealous Again” and “She Talks to Angels” among others, it was one of those rare records - especially for a debut - that didn’t have a bad song. It came at a time when grunge rock from Seattle was sweeping the world, but it didn’t matter. The Black Crowes were going to take it back. Yes, they were considered that good. What people didn’t see was life beneath the surface. It was a reality endured by every band member not named Robinson - as in Chris and Rich Robinson, The Black Crowes’ frontman and lead guitarist who co-founded the band along with drummer Steve Gorman. Just over a year ago - well removed from his time with the band - Gorman detailed his manic, up and down life with the Robinson brothers in his tell-all best seller, “Hard to Handle: The Life and Death of The Black Crowes.” More than anything, it is a remarkable look at the opportunities lost by a band that should be mentioned in the same vein with the Stones, Led Zeppelin, the Allman Brothers, AC/DC and other stalwarts of rock and roll. On the latest installment of The Load Out music podcast, I welcome in Gorman who candidly addresses his experiences with the band, discusses the ups and downs, his relationship with Jimmy Page and how Rich Robinson ended the band’s relationship with the guitar god, talks about the petty demands made by Chris Robinson that ultimately ended The Black Crowes until it was announced late last year they would hold a 30th anniversary reunion tour that was ultimately a victim of COVID-19, and much more. Hold on for a wild ride. It’s hard to handle but I’m guessing you can make it work.
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