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scott siebert's avatar

Kirk solidified my love for the band. When I got the call from him to join them at the gateway 2000 Xmas party they played. It was an experience. Alan your books are fantastic

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Alan Paul's avatar

Thank you.

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Tony Bennie's avatar

Great snippet from the book and insight into Kirk and how important he has been in the history of the ABB and your awesome books!

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Alan Paul's avatar

Thanks Tony.

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Sharon Thomason's avatar

Happy birthday to Kirk!

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Jeff Jansen's avatar

Happy Birthday Kirk!!!

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Glenn Poirier's avatar

Great write up Alan!

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Alan Paul's avatar

:)

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Mick's avatar

I visited Macon in 2000 knowing the history of the band & had gotten the address sooooo I just knocked on the door of the Big House. Thinking I’d get told politely to leave I wasn’t… A woman answered & yelled up to someone “We have another Pilgrim!!!!” Then proceeded to let me in. It was Kristen who let me in, then came Kirk & showed me around & in doing so told me a few cool stories. They were both just warm & open with thier kindness & home. From there I said Thank u & went down to Rose Hill cemetery.

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Jacqueline Criss's avatar

Great article, he’s a treasure

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Peggy R.'s avatar

Kirk West - Happy Birthday! My favorite Gregg Allman pic is one you took- it is my phone background so I see it every day.

Alan, thanks for letting me know more about the legendary Kirk West. Great article!

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