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“Darius has always been one of my favorite people to sing with and to call a friend in this industry and yet even knowing him well for as long as I have, there are so many incredible stories in Life’s Too Short that I enjoyed learning for the first time.”—Sheryl Crow
*A NEW YORK TIMES Bestseller*
A raw, heartfelt memoir from Darius Rucker, the Grammy Award– winning country music sensation and multiplatinum-selling lead singer of Hootie & The Blowfish
In 1986 Darius Rucker cofounded Hootie & The Blowfish at the University of South Carolina. What began as a party band playing frat houses and dive bars quickly became a global pop rock phenomenon through their multiplatinum-selling debut album, cracked rear view, which featured era-defining hit songs like “Only Wanna Be with You,” “Let Her Cry,” and “Hold My Hand.” Later, Darius would chart a pioneering path as a solo country music artist, with classic anthems like “Wagon Wheel” and “Alright.”
Nearly forty years after the band’s formation, Darius tells his remarkable story through the lens of the songs that shaped him—from Al Green, Stevie Wonder, and KISS to Lou Reed, Billy Joel, Nanci Griffith, and so many more.
Set against the soundtrack of his life, Darius recounts his childhood as the son of a single mother in Charleston, South Carolina. He traces the unlikely ascent of his band and shares wild tales of life on the road—but he also faces his missteps, defeats, and demons. As moving as it is entertaining, Life’s Too Short is a timeless book about a man and his music.
From the Publisher
Publisher : Dey Street Books
Publication date : May 28, 2024
Language : English
Print length : 256 pages
ISBN-10 : 0063238748
ISBN-13 : 978-0063238749
Item Weight : 10.4 ounces
Dimensions : 6 x 1.19 x 9 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #218,909 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #444 in Rock Band Biographies #619 in Rock Music (Books) #3,083 in Memoirs (Books)
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Customers say
Customers find this memoir an easy and entertaining read with a well-told story. They appreciate the author’s honesty, with one customer noting how it reveals all events and people in his life. The book receives positive feedback for its writing style, love of music, and portrayal of the author as a great person. Customers describe it as heartwarming and eye-opening, with one review mentioning how it brings back memories of his music.
