The Life I've Picked: A Banjo Player's Nitty Gritty Journey

John McEuen shares his personal stories, struggles, and triumphs as a musician, performer, and Grammy Award–winning producer. As one of the founding members of the great Nitty Gritty Dirt Band (NGDB), McEuen writes candidly about the ups and downs of his musical journey that has ultimately led to dozens of best-selling NGDB albums and a successful solo career. Follow along as he shares detailed accounts of working with some of the industry’s most influential artists, including Linda Ronstadt, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, Dolly Parton, Steve Martin, and the Allman Brothers.

328 pages; 9 x 6 inches; paperbound