Chapter 9. A Change is Gonna Come

Hurt feelings are a normal part of any business. But if they simmer and turn into resentment, that's when the real trouble begins, particularly when money is involved.

We in 38 Special were a fortunate bunch of guys for any number of reasons. So much had to go so right for us so many different times, and it did. We broke big because of the contributions and assistance of numerous people who were willing to take a chance on us. And we tried not to lose sight of that. We really tried.

We weren't the kind of band that squabbled over every little thing. Some bands, like the Black Crowes and Oasis, actually have fistfights with one another. (Of course, both of those bands are fronted by pairs of brothers, so that might ...

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