About Alan Paul

A Life in Words, Music, and Stories That Matter

Telling the Real Stories Behind Legendary Music

Alan Paul is a New York Times best-selling author, award-winning journalist, and musician

whose work explores the soul of American music and the people who shaped it. With a career spanning over three decades, hefd is widely regarded as the leading authority on the Allman Brothers Band and a trusted voice in music journalism.

As the author of Brothers and Sisters, Texas Flood, One Way Out, and Big in China, Alan has written definitive accounts of artists who shaped rock, blues, and American culture. His books are built on deep research, rare interviews, and a personal passion for the music that made a generation. His most recent book, Brothers and Sisters, is his third consecutive New York Times bestseller.

Alan is a longtime contributor to The Wall Street Journal, Guitar World, and Relix, and his articles have been praised for their clarity, warmth, and insight. He is also a frequent guest on radio shows and podcasts, and a popular speaker at universities, panels, and music events.

Alan’s storytelling goes beyond the page. He is the founder of

Friends of the Brothers

, a live celebration of Allman Brothers Band music that features members of the Gregg Allman, Dickey Betts, and Jaimoe bands. Their performances, often joined by Jaimoe himself, keep the spirit of ABB alive and thriving on stage.

Alan lives in New Jersey with his wife, Rebecca Blumenstein, and their three children. Whether writing, playing, or speaking, his work continues to honor the music, culture, and human stories that have shaped generations.

Founding member of Friends of the Brothers and Woodie Alan (Beijing’s 2008 Band of the Year). Alan brings the music he writes about to life on stage — blending performance with passion and history.

Musician

New York Times bestselling author of Brothers and Sisters, Texas Flood, One Way Out, and Big in China. His books are known for deep research, unforgettable interviews, and human-centered storytelling.

Author

A trusted voice at conferences, panels, universities, and in media. Alan shares insights on music history, Southern Rock, writing, and cross-cultural storytelling with clarity and authenticity.

Speaker & Interviewer

Longtime contributor to The Wall Street Journal, Guitar World, and Relix. Alan has written hundreds of stories exploring music, culture, and the artists who shaped them.

Journalist

“They play the songs as if they’d written them”

– Rolling Stone on Friends of the Brothers

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