Life's Too Short

A Memoir

De: Darius Rucker

Narrado por: Darius Rucker

""Darius has always been one of my favorite people to sing with and to call a friend in this industry and yet even knowing him well for as long as I have, there are so many incredible stories in Life's Too Short that I enjoyed learning for the first time.”—Sheryl Crow

*A NEW YORK TIMES Bestseller*

A raw, heartfelt memoir from Darius Rucker, the Grammy Award– winning country music sensation and multiplatinum-selling lead singer of Hootie & The Blowfish

In 1986 Darius Rucker cofounded Hootie & The Blowfish at the University of South Carolina. What began as a party band playing frat houses and dive bars quickly became a global pop rock phenomenon through their multiplatinum-selling debut album, cracked rear view, which featured era-defining hit songs like “Only Wanna Be with You,” “Let Her Cry,” and “Hold My Hand.” Later, Darius would chart a pioneering path as a solo country music artist, with classic anthems like “Wagon Wheel” and “Alright.”

Nearly forty years after the band’s formation, Darius tells his remarkable story through the lens of the songs that shaped him—from Al Green, Stevie Wonder, and KISS to Lou Reed, Billy Joel, Nanci Griffith, and so many more.

Set against the soundtrack of his life, Darius recounts his childhood as the son of a single mother in Charleston, South Carolina. He traces the unlikely ascent of his band and shares wild tales of life on the road—but he also faces his missteps, defeats, and demons. As moving as it is entertaining, Life’s Too Short is a timeless book about a man and his music.

©2024 Darius Rucker (P)2024 HarperCollins Publishers

It’s honest..

Have been a fan forever.. Have read a lot on the way up to this, there is nothing about this book that seems anything less than - the way it is.. Congratulations to you, and your band, for navigating your way through everything. Can’t wait to see you all this summer!

When you think you can’t love “Hootie” anymore…

When you think you can’t love this man any more…his honesty is awesome! Loved listening to his humble rise to fame!

Listening to Darius narrate his book! ❤️

Sometimes he spoke so fast I had to rewind to be sure I understood what he’d said! But still loved his beautiful Bass voice & wish he could’ve sung some of his songs, even a portion of them! Would’ve loved a discography of all his songs! Living in SC in past 25 years I’ve loved hearing them on radio, Amazon Music etc but never saw him in person which I hope I can do someday! I just hope he keeps on singing somewhere!🥰

Wow

Tears, laughter and his voice! 💕 If you were a fan in the 90’s just buy it now. Absolutely adored this listen.

Love Darius? You’re Going to Love This!

Hearing Darius read his own words was amazing. You get a true heartfelt look into his life and accomplishments from growing up to becoming Hootie & the Blowfish, and now the huge Country singer & songwriter he is today!
Wonderful book. Thank you Darius!

True emotions, true thoughts, true story

I found myself all into his voice, the words, and his and my emotions during his reading. I had tickets to see Hootie and the Blowfish last week but thanks to Mother Nature in DFW and I ate my tickets because we could not attend. So, I got this book. In total this book cost me $179 but hey, it was worth it.

ALWAYS MUSIC

I did not want it to end! I have loved Darius for so long, now I feel like I know him. He tells his stories so well you feel like you’re there in every chapter. I could picture everything happening in his family living room when he was a child. His stories grab you and take you away. It’s a true story of amazing adventures that seem like they should be fiction. It has it all, family, love, friendship, tragedy, loss, excess, racism, loyalty, betrayal, addiction, dysfunction and music. Always MUSIC. I will read it again while I wait for the movie, starring Darius of course.

His life!

Liked the honesty I’m a huge fan of his country music. So glad he made it big!

Darius

I’ve always loved your music. Hoodie + your solo career. Congratulations on your awards! Loved the book too!

The emotion of each story he told. Each one hits like you are a close personal friend.

I was shocked. I was emotional. I laughed. And I loved it. I also recommend listening to as many of the songs as he references each of them. I gained even more of an appreciation for those songs after listening to his background on them. A great listen that really connects with me.