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Master Story teller & Multi-Platinum songwriter Vernon Rust takes us on his incredible hayride of survival, from a childhood of unspeakable abuse, drugs, music, and Hell Raising deluxe in the 60's and 70's. Nashville, Tennessee in the late 80's found Vernon in the thick of "Twang Town" and its incredible cast of characters, and the analog recording world. His songs have sold millions. Over 30 #1 records in 21 countries. He set countless artists' careers in motion. Over 30 lyrics are included inside. Many of which are the love songs that set Nashville "cockeyed". Come with, as his world delves into indescribable loss, betrayal, decrepitude, heroin, jail, mental wards, and 5000 nights on the street. Then take the balloon ride back up . . .through love, light, recovery and redemption. An incredible, astonishing happy ending for a man who simply could not self destruct . . . despite his own best efforts.
305 pages, Paperback
Published August 2, 2017
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October 10, 2017
Love this guy
Hell of life this man has lived. This is great story. Must read for everyone. Should also check out his music as well.
Hell of life this man has lived. This is great story. Must read for everyone. Should also check out his music as well.
February 16, 2019
ok...so im pretty biased but this is a damn fine read about the ups and downs of a damn fine songwriter. dig it
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