Duane was just a once in a lifetime musician. I was 16 when he passed, but not day goes by since that his music is played and cherished. Thanks so much for your excellent and extensive writings about him. Always RIP Duane 🙏
Good stuff! Not many bands have been so powerful in their original incarnation, yet survived and totally thrived through subsequent incarnations that included Warren Haynes, Lamar Williams, Allen Woody, with and without Dickey, Chuck Leavell, Derek Trucks, and spun off or led to Govt Mule, Sea level, Derek Trucks band, Dickey and Great Southern, Duane Betts, solo Gregg, Tedeschi-Trucks, etc. Duane Allman's spirit and influence courses through all of that which followed. That's the strongest testament to his leadership: he died, but the music never will.
Duane conceived of and built a band that fulfilled the sound he heard in his head and that sound was so special, the band he created lived on for 43 years without him--and every subsequent lineup was HIGHLY regarded in its era.
I've seen theABB about 40 times not counting Great southern,Sea Level,and Greg Allman band.Isaw them about4 or 5 times at the Warehouse with Duane.I feel like the luckiest person to be able too see those shows.When the Brothers played the Warehouse it was the coolest place on earth.Everybody there,including the people that worked there was on acid!Those shows were,and always will be the best live music experience of my life.Duane originally wanted to record the live album at the Warehouse.Duane was a genius. He built the best band in the world.He is the best guitar player ther ever was,and will be.He was an untamed spirit.He lived his life on the edge and in the end it cost him his life.
The accidents that took the lives of Duane & Berry were the saddest and biggest tragedies in the history of music. Duane lived in the fast lane.His girlfriend Dixie said Duane was "ornery". God bless Duane,Berry,Gregg,Butch,Dickey,& Jaimoe!
Duane was just a once in a lifetime musician. I was 16 when he passed, but not day goes by since that his music is played and cherished. Thanks so much for your excellent and extensive writings about him. Always RIP Duane 🙏
Thank you for the kind words about my work. It's a passion project for sure--and a lot of fun.
Good stuff! Not many bands have been so powerful in their original incarnation, yet survived and totally thrived through subsequent incarnations that included Warren Haynes, Lamar Williams, Allen Woody, with and without Dickey, Chuck Leavell, Derek Trucks, and spun off or led to Govt Mule, Sea level, Derek Trucks band, Dickey and Great Southern, Duane Betts, solo Gregg, Tedeschi-Trucks, etc. Duane Allman's spirit and influence courses through all of that which followed. That's the strongest testament to his leadership: he died, but the music never will.
Hear! Hear!
Your last line says it all...
Duane conceived of and built a band that fulfilled the sound he heard in his head and that sound was so special, the band he created lived on for 43 years without him--and every subsequent lineup was HIGHLY regarded in its era.
It's my very idea behind the phrase "Long Live the ABB"--the band didn't die with Duane and I'm really glad for that for a multitude of reasons (more here: https://www.longlivetheabb.com/p/last-sunday-morning-the-sunshine-felt-like-rain)
I was about 13 when I was hit between the eyes with the sledgehammer that was "One Way Out." Haven't yet recovered, nor even sought treatment.....
I was about 20 and wrote a book about it as part of my therapy
I read your book, some time ago. Only recently found your 'stack..... Much respect....
I've seen theABB about 40 times not counting Great southern,Sea Level,and Greg Allman band.Isaw them about4 or 5 times at the Warehouse with Duane.I feel like the luckiest person to be able too see those shows.When the Brothers played the Warehouse it was the coolest place on earth.Everybody there,including the people that worked there was on acid!Those shows were,and always will be the best live music experience of my life.Duane originally wanted to record the live album at the Warehouse.Duane was a genius. He built the best band in the world.He is the best guitar player ther ever was,and will be.He was an untamed spirit.He lived his life on the edge and in the end it cost him his life.
The accidents that took the lives of Duane & Berry were the saddest and biggest tragedies in the history of music. Duane lived in the fast lane.His girlfriend Dixie said Duane was "ornery". God bless Duane,Berry,Gregg,Butch,Dickey,& Jaimoe!