And on Guitar...: The Autobiography of Jim Cregan

Jim Cregans career as a rock guitarist, songwriter, and producer has spanned over fifty years, touring and recording albums with stars such as Elton John, Cat Stevens, Family, Willie Nelson, Steve Harley, and Cockney Rebel, Joe Cocker, The Gypsy Kings, and Katie Melua. He is best known for his forty-year association with Rod Stewart, not only as his guitarist but also as best friends and godfathers to each other's children. In his autobiography, Jim Cregan lifts the lid on his extraordinary life, recounting his experiences with music's biggest stars.

Format: Paperback / softback
Publication date: 23 June 2022
Publisher: The History Press Ltd

Jim Cregans remarkable career as a rock guitarist, songwriter, and producer has spanned over fifty years, during which he has toured and recorded albums with a diverse array of renowned artists. Among his collaborators are Elton John, Cat Stevens, Family, Willie Nelson, Steve Harley, and Cockney Rebel, Joe Cocker, The Gypsy Kings, and Katie Melua. However, his most enduring association is with Rod Stewart, spanning forty years, during which he not only served as Rod Stewarts guitarist but also formed a close bond that extended beyond music, becoming best friends and godfathers to each others children.

In his autobiography, Jim Cregan takes readers on a captivating journey through his extraordinary life, recounting his experiences with the biggest stars in the music industry. From his early days in a band at the age of 14, playing in youth clubs in Poole, to performing in front of a staggering 350,000 people in Rio de Janeiro, Cregan has lived a life filled with music and adventure.

In And on Guitar . . . Cregan shares his innermost thoughts, emotions, and experiences with complete honesty and openness. He delves into his early life, sharing anecdotes about his family and the challenges he faced growing up. He also shares tales of his misadventures on the road, including wild parties and encounters with some of musics most notorious figures. But it is not all about the glitz and glamour; Cregan also delves into the deeper aspects of his life, including his struggles with addiction and his search for meaning and purpose.

His stories feature a Who's Who of musics biggest stars, including Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, and many others. Cregan's anecdotes about these artists are both revealing and entertaining, providing a glimpse into the private lives of some of the most iconic musicians of our time.

Throughout his autobiography, Jim Cregan remains humble and grateful for the opportunities he has been given. He pays tribute to his musical influences and the people who have supported him throughout his career. His story is a testament to the power of music to connect people, inspire creativity, and transform lives.

In conclusion, Jim Cregans autobiography, And on Guitar . . . is a must-read for anyone who loves music, has an interest in the music industry, or simply wants to learn more about the life of a remarkable musician. With his honest and captivating storytelling, Cregan takes readers on a journey through his extraordinary life, sharing his experiences with the biggest stars in the music industry and providing a glimpse into the inner workings of a creative mind.

Weight: 330g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781803990088
Edition number: 2 ed