NASHVILLE (CelebrityAccess) – In the upcoming memoir LIFE’S TOO SHORT: A Memoir by Darius Rucker, the three-time Grammy Award–winning lead singer of Hootie & the Blowfish and renowned country music sensation bares his soul in a raw and heartfelt account. Published by Dey Street Books, the memoir takes readers on a journey through Rucker’s life, from his upbringing by a single mother in Charleston, SC, to the road traveled for global success.
Founded in 1986 during their University of South Carolina days, Hootie & the Blowfish transformed from a party band in frat houses to a global rock-pop phenomenon with their Double Diamond-certified debut album, Cracked Rear View. The album featured timeless hits like “Only Wanna Be With You,” “Let Her Cry,” and “Hold My Hand.” Rucker, beyond his Hootie days, carved a pioneering path as a solo country music artist, achieving Diamond certification with the hit “Wagon Wheel” and delivering anthems such as “Alright” and “Don’t Think I Don’t Think About It.”
In this memoir, Rucker shares the story of his life, intertwined with the music that shaped him – from influences like Frank Sinatra and Stevie Wonder to unexpected collaborations with legends like David Crosby, Al Green, and Bob Dylan, Rucker’s narrative delves into the highs and lows of his road-hardened life. Candid, entertaining, and moving, the memoir is about a man and his music, showcasing triumphs amid stumbles and battles with demons.
