The Last Outlaw: My 50 Years in Southern Rock & Country

by HENRY PAUL, Gary Hertz

“Henry Paul had a remarkable career in the Outlaws and a truly triumphant second act in Blackhawk. I well remember the first time I saw the Outlaws and signed them as the first rock act on Arista Records. If you’re a fan of rock or country music, I know you will thoroughly enjoy The Last Outlaw.”
Clive Davis

Henry Paul is the co-founder of ‘70s Southern Rock legends the Outlaws, founder of ‘80s hitmakers The Henry Paul Band, co-founder of ‘90s Country superstars Blackhawk, and one of music’s most distinctive voices for over half a century.

This is Henry’s own story of brotherhood and betrayal, triumph and tragedy, and the resolve and resilience that’s built a life in music like no other. Along the way, there’s also memorable relationships with virtually every icon of ‘70s/‘80s Southern Rock and ‘90s Country, as well as unforgettable encounters with Tom Waits, Keith Moon, Dick Clark, psychotic Southies, armed hippie radicals, and Bette Davis’ cat.

The Last Outlaw is Henry Paul’s 50-plus year journey through Southern Rock, Country and beyond.

220 pages, Hardcover

Published September 9, 2025

Reviews

[Dale · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you love/loved Southern, you need to read this. Came out on Sept. 9, and I had a hard time putting it down.

[Frank · Rating 2 out of 5]

There is no problem with HP's ego. Reading this book you would think the Outlaws were bigger and better than The Who, The Rolling Stones, and the Grateful Dead. Some modicum of restraint in telling one's story would have been appreciated. I am a big fan of the Outlaws and the Henry Paul Band but this was a waste of time reading this.