Whiskey Bottles and Brand-New Cars - by Mark Ribowsky (Paperback)

This book provides an intimate look into the story of Lynyrd Skynyrd, a band that rose to fame despite their self-destructive tendencies and uncertain artistic objectives.

Through interviews with surviving band members, the author shares how lead singer Ronnie Van Zant guided the band's successful five-year run and created a new country rock idiom.

The book also offers a fresh perspective on the band's history of stage fights, motel-room destructions, cunning business deals, and brilliant studio productions.

With a unique blend of cultural context and behind-the-scenes details, this book is an essential read for any fan of Lynyrd Skynyrd or rock music in general.