What Duane and these guys did 50 years ago is still amazing and they'll be listening to it 50 years from now. That boxed set of the shows they released a couple years ago, that put together the Fillmore album will be renamed "Variations on the Fillmore Concerts" and they'll sell it next to Mozart & Bach. They were that good.
Thanks for such a great article on Duane and the history of the Allman Brothers. I listen to Eat a Peach in College and could Never put it down. At my 40th College reunion, a friend ask me if I still listen to them and I told him I played the Eat a Peach album on the way up to MacMurray College. Duane was excellent on Layla with Eric Clapton.
Good, succinct and poignant piece that only scratches the surface of the gifted Duane. Delightful to read and reread about him no matter the years gone by. And so true that Berry, Dickey, Butch and Jaimoe were integral if not irreplaceable parts of the whole that Duane and Gregg worked towards starting as young brothers-in-arms. Sadly as the Brothers age and leave, we’re reminded of how genius can strike without our knowing but thankfully the recordings and music and moments endure. Long live Brother Duane Allman!
My middle brother lived out on the farm in Juliette Ga with them from 71-72 he passed away in 72 from a diving accident , after that my Dad laid the driveway for the hunting lodge in Juliette and got to know Greg and Dickie and he died in 73 from a truck accident so the 70's wasn't good for either family of Brothers we had 5 brother's 3 left thanks for reading 😎
It still amazes me that even after Duane was gone, the band was still great. Obviously not AS great as when Duane was in it, but... it cements the vision that he had: that Duane's vision of the band was bigger than just himself. It even continued to thrive after the loss of Berry Oakley. How many bands could lose two players like that and still be anything? Yet they continued to carry that vision for many more years.
Thanks Alan for another great piece of writing about Duane! The road goes on forever, and thankfully so does his music which I've been listening to almost non-stop today. RIP Duane and thank you for the music, the band and the legacy - they will live on forever!
Wonderful article: like the famous Charlie Brown cartoon says,” I still miss Duane Allman”.
What Duane and these guys did 50 years ago is still amazing and they'll be listening to it 50 years from now. That boxed set of the shows they released a couple years ago, that put together the Fillmore album will be renamed "Variations on the Fillmore Concerts" and they'll sell it next to Mozart & Bach. They were that good.
Thanks for such a great article on Duane and the history of the Allman Brothers. I listen to Eat a Peach in College and could Never put it down. At my 40th College reunion, a friend ask me if I still listen to them and I told him I played the Eat a Peach album on the way up to MacMurray College. Duane was excellent on Layla with Eric Clapton.
Great read. Such a powerful force, from such a positive soul. RIP 😢☮️❤️🎶🇺🇸
Good, succinct and poignant piece that only scratches the surface of the gifted Duane. Delightful to read and reread about him no matter the years gone by. And so true that Berry, Dickey, Butch and Jaimoe were integral if not irreplaceable parts of the whole that Duane and Gregg worked towards starting as young brothers-in-arms. Sadly as the Brothers age and leave, we’re reminded of how genius can strike without our knowing but thankfully the recordings and music and moments endure. Long live Brother Duane Allman!
Great piece, thanks Alan! Where can I find Duane's Hey Jude? Is it on You Tube?
Thanx for all You do Alan Paul....Excellent Read, so informative...🍑 & ✌...
The Best!
My middle brother lived out on the farm in Juliette Ga with them from 71-72 he passed away in 72 from a diving accident , after that my Dad laid the driveway for the hunting lodge in Juliette and got to know Greg and Dickie and he died in 73 from a truck accident so the 70's wasn't good for either family of Brothers we had 5 brother's 3 left thanks for reading 😎
Lovely article Alan! One small error - Duane also wrote “happily married man.”
The ABB shows of the 1973-74 era were epic! I wish Duane had been there to join in!
It still amazes me that even after Duane was gone, the band was still great. Obviously not AS great as when Duane was in it, but... it cements the vision that he had: that Duane's vision of the band was bigger than just himself. It even continued to thrive after the loss of Berry Oakley. How many bands could lose two players like that and still be anything? Yet they continued to carry that vision for many more years.
Thanks for the great piece Alan.
Duane live on-his name now is Derek Trucks
Thanks Alan for another great piece of writing about Duane! The road goes on forever, and thankfully so does his music which I've been listening to almost non-stop today. RIP Duane and thank you for the music, the band and the legacy - they will live on forever!
This reminds me of your book of mostly quotes about the band.
I still love listening to the Alleman Brothers Band. Duane was absolutely amazing on the guitar.