 From
1968 through the early 1970s, Three Dog Night was one of the most popular rock bands in
the world. With his sweet, soulful sound, Chuck Negron guided the group through eighteen
consecutive Top Twenty hits: three hit the #1 spot, including ``Joy to the World,'' and
eleven broke into the Top Ten. But while Three Dog Night was hitting the high notes of
critical and commercial success, Negron was sinking into the darkness of drug addiction.
The singer's downward spiral continued for several years, and after the band's thirteenth
album failed to go gold in 1975, they called it quits. For Negron, who was supporting a
$2,000 a day drug habit, the descent was fast and long-lasting, encompassing two decades
of horrendous drug abuse and terrifying near-death experiences. That he survived the
ordeal at all is a miracle; that he today has a new foothold on life and devotes a great
portion of his time to helping others avoid the pitfalls of drug abuse is an
inspiration.Three Dog Nightmare graphically traces the life and times of Bronx-bred Chuck
Negron, who used his talent on the basketball court to gain a college scholarship, and
turned his gift for singing into an unforgettable career. For the first time, Negron tells
his full story, hoping that it will teach others the life lessons he had to learn the hard
way. |