The Last Chance Texaco: A Journey Through the Heart of American Music

In his memoir, Last Chance Texaco, Terry Allen reflects on his life and career as an American musician. The book is a fascinating look at the creative process and the role of music in American culture.

Allen was born in Lubbock, Texas, in 1943. He began playing guitar and singing at a young age, and by the time he was in high school, he was playing in local bands. After graduating from high school, Allen attended the University of Texas at Austin, where he studied art and music. In the early 1970s, Allen moved to Los Angeles, where he began his career as a singer-songwriter. He released his debut album, Juarez, in 1975, and has since released over 20 albums.

Last Chance Texaco: Chronicles of an American Troubadour

by Rickie Lee Jones

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	11343 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
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Print length	:	429 pages

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Allen's music is a unique blend of country, folk, and rock. His songs are often poetic and introspective, and they often deal with themes of love, loss, and the American experience. Allen is also a gifted visual artist, and his album covers and other artwork often feature his own paintings and drawings.

In Last Chance Texaco, Allen tells the story of his life and career with candor and humor. He writes about his childhood in Texas, his early days as a musician, and his struggles to find success in the music industry. He also writes about his relationships with other musicians, including Guy Clark, Townes Van Zandt, and Jimmie Dale Gilmore. Last Chance Texaco is a must-read for fans of Terry Allen's music and for anyone interested in the history of American music.

Praise for Last Chance Texaco

"Terry Allen is one of the most important singer-songwriters of our time. Last Chance Texaco is a fascinating look at his life and work." -Robert Earl Keen

"Last Chance Texaco is a beautiful and moving memoir. Allen's writing is as honest and insightful as his music." -Lucinda Williams

"Terry Allen is a national treasure. Last Chance Texaco is a must-read for anyone who loves American music." -NPR

About Terry Allen

Terry Allen is an American singer-songwriter, visual artist, and playwright. He was born in Lubbock, Texas, in 1943. Allen began playing guitar and singing at a young age, and by the time he was in high school, he was playing in local bands. After graduating from high school, Allen attended the University of Texas at Austin, where he studied art and music. In the early 1970s, Allen moved to Los Angeles, where he began his career as a singer-songwriter. He released his debut album, Juarez, in 1975, and has since released over 20 albums. Allen's music is a unique blend of country, folk, and rock. His songs are often poetic and introspective, and they often deal with themes of love, loss, and the American experience. Allen is also a gifted visual artist, and his album covers and other artwork often feature his own paintings and drawings.

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Last Chance Texaco: Chronicles of an American Troubadour

by Rickie Lee Jones

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	11343 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	429 pages

FREE