For the very first time, rock music icon Gregg Allman, among the founding people of The Allman Brothers Band, tells the full story of his life and career in my own Cross to Bear. No subject is taboo, as one of the true giants of rock and roll ‘n’ roll opens up about his Georgia youngsters, his long struggle with substance abuse, his string of poor relationships (including his short union with superstar Cher), the tragic death of brother Duane Allman, and existence on the road in another of rock’s most famous bands.