Cameron Crowe/The Uncool

Last night, I attended Cameron Crowe’s book event at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville.

It was one of the most loving tributes to the Allman Brothers Band I have ever been a part of.

A pre-event photo montage set to music included Gregg’s “These Days” along with a bevy of photographs from that era.

Crowe began with an emotional reading about his time with the Allman Brothers, his favorite band, and the chief inspiration for the Almost Famous storyline.

It was a helluva way to open a set that kicked off a wonderful homage to the Best Damn Band in the Land.

I didn’t record any of it.

I stayed in the moment and listened to one of my favorite storytellers¹ tell stories about my favorite band. I snapped some shots that featured the ABB, including some new-to-me photos.

I didn’t get a chance to meet him, but I did hand a copy of Play All Night to someone with a backstage pass, and she said she’d pass it on.²

I came home and recorded this video (transcript below).

More to come.

Lots more.

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