Duane Allman News and Photos

Sam Samudio, with Duane Allman – Sam, Hard And Heavy (1971; 2013 reissue)

Mon, May 06 2013 11:33am - Source: Something Else!

This is a first-time CD reissue in any form of Sam The Sham's fine 1971 solo album, originally released on Atlantic Records and produced by the legendary Tom Dowd at Criteria Studios in Miami — plus as a bonus the non-album single, Janis Joplin's country-flavored "Me and Bobby McGee."

Duane Allman - Skydog: The Duane Allman Retrospective

Mon, March 25 2013 2:53pm - Source: Uncut.co.uk

Until now, no guitar great's career has been as under-represented as has that of Duane Allman , who packed a lifetime's worth of music into seven intensive and wildly productive years.

New Music Monday: Duane Allman, Soft Machine Legacy, Miles Davis, Anthrax, Lenny White, Nat King Cole

Mon, March 18 2013 3:13pm - Source: Something Else!

A sprawling new retrospective set provides new vistas for view the shooting-star genius of the late Duane Allman, and we return once more to an emotional reminiscence from Miles Davis which would ultimately be his last major concert.

One Track Mind: Boz Scaggs on David Paich, Duane Allman and, yeah, Silk Degrees

Thu, March 14 2013 12:08pm - Source: Something Else!

We took a break from our non-stop heavy rotation of Boz Scaggs' new Top 20 album Memphis to dig further back into his stirring catalog of sophisticated soul, sizzling R&B and gritty blues.

Duane Allman Celebrated With Massive Box Set

Fri, January 25 2013 6:17pm - Source: Rolling Stone

Duane Allman, one of rock's all-time greats, will get a fitting tribute to his legacy on March 5th when Rounder Records releases a comprehensive seven-disc box set.

Wayback Wednesday - Remastered goodness - Boz Scaggs and Dwayne Allman

Wed, August 08 2012 9:20pm - Source: MOG

In 1969, Boz Scaggs debut release on Atlantic Records was a stunning classic recording that has earned its place in the history of rock, blues and popular music.

New Allman Brothers book explores acrimonious departure of Dickey Betts

Mon, July 23 2012 8:39pm - Source: Something Else!

Alan Paul's new digital Ebook on the All Brothers Band called One Way Out provides the most in-depth information yet on the angry split in 2000 with founding guitarist Dickey Betts — even as it describes in stirring detail the fiery interplay between Betts and Duane Allman that helped define this group.

My Cross To Bear – Gregg Allman’s Book

Tue, July 10 2012 4:37am - Source: Ickmusic

This one was so good, I almost started it right over again.

Wayback Wednesday Night Live - A&R Studios: New York 26th August 1971

Thu, June 21 2012 3:14am - Source: MOG

This is a 1971 live radio broadcast, a month after the Fillmore East LP release, and 2 months before Duane Allman's death.

Gregg Allman: Last Conversation With Brother Duane Was Argument Over Cocaine

Thu, May 10 2012 6:45pm - Source: The Boot

Duane Allman 's sudden motorcycle accident that took his life in 1971 was tragic and shocking.

Hour Glass “Power of Love”

Wed, February 22 2012 3:14pm - Source: THE RISING STORM

Some folks out there will tell you that the two records cut for Columbia Records by The Hour Glass, Gregg and Duane Allman's early west-coast rock and roll band, are nothing but commercial garbage.

Plus: Berry Oakley of the Allman Brothers dies in motorcycle crash

Mon, November 07 2011 6:30pm - Source: Rolling Stone

This week in rock history, the Monkees bombed in theaters, Berry Oakley of the Allman Brothers died in an eerily familiar accident, Dave Matthews Band released their debut album, Paul McCartney outraged fans by switching Beatles songwriting credits and Marianne Faithfull triumphed over breast cancer.

The Allman Brothers Band - Eat a Peach

Wed, October 19 2011 12:18pm - Source: BBC Music

Named after a quote from Duane Allman , 1972's Eat a Peach is also a memorial to the genius guitarist, who was killed in a motorbike crash before the album was released.