The Allman Brothers Band
Biography
The story of the Allman Brothers Band is one of triumph, tragedy, redemption, dissolution, and a new redemption. Over nearly 30 years, they've gone from being America's single most influential band to a has-been group trading on past glories, to reach the 21st century as one of the most respected rock acts of their era.
For the first half of the 1970s, the Allman Brothers Band was the most influential rock group in America, redefining rock music and its boundaries. The band's mix of blues, country, jazz, and even classical influences, and their powerful, extended on-stage jamming altered the standards of concert performance -- other groups were known for their on-stage jamming, but when the Allman Brothers stretched a song out for 30 or 40 minutes, at their best they were exciting, never self-indulgent. They gave it all a distinctly Southern voice and, in the process, opened the way for a wave of '70s rock acts from south of the Mason-Dixon Line, including the Marshall Tucker Band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Blackfoot, whose music, at least initially, celebrated their roots. And for a time, almost single-handedly, they also made Capricorn Records into a major independent label.
The group was founded in 1969 by Duane Allman (b.
Selected Discography
One Way Out: Live At The Beacon Theater
2004
Martin Scorsese Presents The Blues: The Allman Brothers Band
2003
Live At The Atlanta International Pop Festival July 3 & 5, 1970
2003
Hittin' The Note
2003
American University, 12/13/70
2002
BEST southern band ever. I was fortunate to party a lot with the brothers in Macon.I saw the origianal band many times around Georgia and when they were playing for free @Piedmont Park in AtlantaDuane is #1 on slide guitar Can you imagine the stuff he would be doing now?
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In the early 1970's I used to work at a music store in Decatur,Geor g i a where the Allman Brothers Band had their instruments repaired. I remember coversations with Berry, leaning on his new orange 240 Datsun Z; having lunch ever once in a while with the road crew; and Red Dog and myself going behind the store to partake. What wonderful memories of my youth when I listen to this great timeless music. Other stories I could relate, but I don't have the space to share them.
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If you grew up in the 60's - you will recall this sound with some emotion - it was part of the sound of the times - great highs and great lows - one hell of a time to grow up -
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For the younger fans of the ABB, I was on stage back in 1976, New Year's Eve show, Lakeland, FL, unbelievable show, when the brothers took a break after 2+ hours of blowing the paint off the walls, the roadies came on stage. They were referred to as "The Almost Brothers" Tremendous talent, played for about an hour, and back on stage the Allmans came and rocked it for another 2 hours.
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I saw Dikey Betts in May. i wasnt old enough to get in, so i waited with my dad and brother outside by his tour bus and on his way in we introducd ourselves and told him that we couldnt see the show beacuse we werned old enough. he takes a look at us then leteratly pulld us in and gets us all access passes. when one guy tries to stop us he says "dont give them any s**t. there my cousins"
that was the best day of my life. the show was amazing too. |
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I saw them with Wet Willie in GA back in the day. Kick a** southern blues, what a time. With Duane and then Butch dueling the quitars, man that was the best. Every one forgets about Butch but the man was 50% of the jams. Wet Willie was another great southern group. Jimmie Hall on lead vocals went on to be lead singer for a number of groups. Good southern rock.
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Don't go to see them live expecting a flash and dash show, but definitely go to see them live. It's a whole different experience than listening to their CDs. Watching Warren Haynes and Derek Trucks play is mesmerizing.
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It does not say Allman Brothers, southern rock isn't in webster's dictionary.
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When you look up "Southern Rock" in webster's dictionary it says "Allman Brothers"
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WHERE IS ALL BEGINS SHOULD BE ON THE DISCOGRAPHY. THAT ALBUM IS THE ONE WHERE THEY WENT FROM RESTING ON PAST SUCCESSES TO CREATING NEW CLASSICS.
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Well I actually prefer The Doobie Brothers, but I guess with their talent many people can say they are the best band ever.
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the review should mention derek trucks- argueably the best young guitarist in rock- and the fact that wayne and derek are probably the two greatest virtuosoes to play guitar together on a regular basis in all of rock. or am i missing someone (actually 2 someones)? btw- saw them with ec two nights ago at the beacon- AWESOME little wing :)
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One of the best southern rock bands ever nick, how bout the greatest band ever, try that on for size.
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I'm 23 and just getting into the Allman Bros. My pops is a big fan and I'm a pretty big blues fan. I more or less have given up on my generations ability to make decent music so I must revert to the past. Great music though. I play it when I'm working at the winery and I'm pretty sure it's made my wine better. And charlie I'm sorry but the south is not going to rise again
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The Allmans Bros is the reason that southern rock lives on. Doesn`t get any better then Eat A Peach for a collection of Sothern Soul. THE SOUTH WILL RISE AGAIN!!!!!!!
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I've seen them live 7 times, the most recent was at N.O. jazz fest, and it was the best performance I've ever seen. Derek Trucks is unbelievable ! They all are. Long live the ABB!
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their last 2 albums, Where it All begins, and Hittin the Note, are their very best. Warren Haynes really added some verve to their band.
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I grew up listening to this great southern rock band. I remember as a little girl (14) watching them play at a little park called Flat rock Park, wow little did we know what great artists they would become one day. The best part then was they played for free.
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Thank you, Pandora. You are starting to mix the music on keyWestRoXra d i o ! Great rock ANY time!!!
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I'm a true GRIT! For you yanks' that's a Girl Raised In The South. Southern rock is a staple of everyone's diet. TAB is the entree for many of us:-)
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In the dictionary under "Southern Rock", you see a picture of these guys!!!
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I was at watkins glen ya it was great I was 17 my first big trip what a trip ya the acid was nice it was a rainy weekend too the dead was great and the bros even better I didnt wana go home I WISH WE COULD FIND SOME FOOTAGE MABE we could see ourselfs that be great
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1973 - Watkins Glen Summer Jam (NY)...Allma n Brothers, The Band, and The Dead....perf e c t i o n - as was the acid. Anyone else there? Remember Smitty the Jumper burning in? Camped with my kid and our dog, my sister, her old man, and their 4 kids. Allmans and The Band rock eternal.
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Tasty, tasty stuff, indeed. Wish I could see them in concert...es p e c i a l l y in the 70's when I could've afforded tix!
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Just saw the Dead and the Allman brothers in Pennstate last night. Sound was very echoe, dead were rusty, but still wouldn't have wanted to be anywhere else on the face of the earth.
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Hey, wcawthorne, I did see them at August Jam. I saw a lot of bands in Charlotte in those days. Glad to be reminded of it!
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If we consider Dylan and Hendrix as "solo artists," then this is the most important American Rock n Roll band of all time; amazing how these guys pushed rock to its limits into jazz, psychedelic, country etc... They expanded the limits of what a rock outfit can do, and their legacy only grows more awesome with time. In my mind, only The Grateful Dead come close; and both belong with the various Miles Davis bands, those of Coltrane, Monk etc... in their impact on music of the late 20th century.
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saw them first in macon 1970...life has never been the same
also, did anyone see them at 'August Jam'-charlot t e north carolina august 1974? |
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