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.
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....