Duane Allman | The Rise and Tragic Ending of the Guitar Great

[@WeirdHistory]

Who do you think is the best guitarist? Allman? Hendrix? Reinhardt? Other?

[@Misilli]

Weird History srv?

[@mattjm82]

Derek Trucks is 10x better than Duane Allan.

[@stick9078]

Jacky Vincent, Randy Rhoads and Jimmy Hendrix.

[@Noyb.265]

Hendrix. No one else rewrote both the playing and performing book as thoroughly and dramatically. He could perform better than anybody ever. No one had his moves or magnetism. The man was a God.

[@WeirdHistory]

@TheSpaceGazer Ha!

[@emilrwolanski]

Hard to believe that Duane didn't start playing the slide until he was 20. He's my favorite.

[@gregsacino8751]

He is one of the greatest guitarists of all time. He paved the way for many others, especially on slide! Still listen to their recordings daily.

[@1stjohn17]

Duane’s work is as fresh today as 50 years ago.....all recordings are classics that I still enjoy often!

[@juansepulveda3160]

How do you just skip all of the "Derek & the Dominoes" sessions?

[@colmcasey1794]

Well Juan he just skips it because he is another jerk doing a 12 minute post on an amazing musician.I didn't even watch it all but I bet his tragic death featured at the end.KZbin is a magnet for these dickheads.His voice alone at the start was enough to warn me.Peace from Ireland Juan🍀🍀🍀.

[@lastkayleeuw6706]

becasue those sessions are not even close duanes best. Everyone likes Clapton so many people think that Duanes session with him must be hist best ever... Fillmore East is way better from him

[@johnpatmos1722]

@@colmcasey1794 Well, I don't like superlative titles, such as "Greatest Guitarist." It is vain and futile. That said, I think this "jerk" did a good job. It is not an in depth study into just what was in fact so great about his playing, but neither should we have expected it, right? It is a well done introduction to the subject of Duane Allman and the band.

[@tashipaljor3207]

Bland and commercial like Iron Butterfly and the Byrds. Yeah, too bad theByrds never developed. They had their first number 1 song in 1965 with Dylan’s Tamborine Man never mind That Dave Crosby never did anything. Dicky Betts is and was a great guitarist and the two guitarist together made the a lot of the sound of their music. Then your question about other great guitarists; how about the little known players like Frank Zappa or John Lennon and another unknown guitarist, Eric Clapton who played on Duane’s Derick and the Dominoes. Yes, some of you story was good but man you left out or got some pretty serious mistakes like the bland commercial bands like the IronButterfly who’s In-a-Godda-da-vida came out as the commercial 17 minute long song that could only be played on FM radio. Not commercial at all! And I love the Allman Brothers, especially “Live at the Fillmore.”

[@lawsonj39]

Exactly. Derek & the Dominoes was the key to Duane's and the band's breakthrough. And the song's not "The Keys to the Highway;" it's "Key to the Highway."

[@isaacdodson1565]

I think Duane Allman is the most underrated guitarist ever, and if he had lived, he would be known as the greatest guitarist ever. His tone, his finesse, his unmeasurable talent that should hold him in the number 2 spot. I think it’s criminal that Duane and Dickey are so underrated.. maybe one day they’ll have the recognition they deserve. Long live the original six!

[@tomlew55]

For the millionth time, there is no such thing as the greatest of all time, only your most favorite of all time. Duane is definitely one of my favorites. Happily, I have a long list of favorites spanning different musical styles. What makes music great is so many flavors to choose from. RIP Duane, wish you was still here..

[@stevestringer7351]

Agreed wholeheartedly. No one is the greatest.... but there are many greats. Music is based on perspective, taste and relatability. What I like others may not.... but that doesn't make the musician better or worse.... it is what it is.

[@jarretjordan3837]

Well said. I say this to "Dead" Heads all the time! There is no best, greatest, it all can move you man! And that's the point

[@jimcav1013]

Very true. IMHO, Dickie Betts was the better guitar player, his leads gave me goosebumps. Crisp, clear, every bend precise and with feel. So yeah, there is no greatest, its what moves you.

[@peterbartolomeo5542]

Except for Jimmy Page. Hes sent from the Gods

[@peterbartolomeo5542]

@Mike The Bike Clapton imitates most blues greats. Stevie Ray as well. Plus Clapton Richards both wete so jealous of Jimmy Page and Led Zeppelin. I lost respect for Clapton. Hisslow hand was a disaster. Page Duane Allman Hendrix Zappa ( also sent from the Gods along with Page ) are all unique and your never dissapointed in their delivery their style powerhouses all. There will never be another Led Zeppelin and there wont ever be another Allman Brothers Band Like Plant Greg had the Greatest Blues voice of any white man ALIVE

[@toucantango1]

When I saw the Allman Brothers Band in June,1970, they were the "smoothest" group I had ever seen. Every song was immaculate in every way.

[@salamander822]

im so jealous of you i was born in 1987 and id kill to see the original allman brothers band live

[@janedoe6764]

I saw them 1970 too

[@dominickcabal5347]

Derek and the Dominoes Layla slide solo by Duane Allman is unmatched to this day!

[@bradcarter6286]

And the Statesboro Blues recording at Fillmore.. his tone is insane

[@jrich195]

So true he & eric were buddies!

[@sidewaysrain7609]

@Mike The Bike Wrong ...that album is why Clapton stopped snorting heroin after using for 2 years and came to Miami to record it. Harrison's wife is the excuse Clapton used heroin. He still drink like a fish!

[@sidewaysrain7609]

@Mike The Bike Actually an addict uses far more heroin snorting it than banging it, sometimes twice as much depending on your tolerance. No one on the planet could do $16,000 a week worth of heroin. by themselves and live to tell about it. Clapton himself said he only snorted it that is why he wore a chain around his neck with a small spoon. Almost every song on the entire assorted love songs album was about Pattie Boyd. Tom dowd would never have tolerated shooting heroin it would have got no work done. That is why the album was released incognito. Clapton was infatuated/madly in love with Pattie Boyd for a decade before he married her. Clapton Derek dominos did a two month your of the UK. DUANE performed twice live in the states after recording the album. Clapton stayed a junkie for another 3 years. George Harrison gave Clapton his Blessing after he saw his and Pattie Boyds marriage is at an end.

[@toby10bears21]

You're delusional

[@e_z_livn]

What always amazed me was just how good Duane became in such a very short period of time.

[@salvadormonella8953]

What amazement? Robert Johnson did it. AC/DC and 'Zeppelin talk about it openly. He sold his soul to Satan for fast worldly fame & success. Better to go out in a blaze of glory than dismissed & forgotten in a hospital bead, old, decrepit, and long past any former glory. Die young, leave a good-looking corpse. Better to go quickly than linger through years of pain, narcotics, & sickness, only to die anyways. Life sucks. Dying sucks more.

[@theOneTheHunter]

He will always be among the very greatest guitarists. Music and his playing timeless.

[@jdel7525]

Allman Brothers thrived after Duane's death, a testament of great the band was. Let's not foget Dickey Betts his incredible contributions

[@mitchnelsen]

Let’s not forget GARY Moore!!

[@terryorourke1881]

ROY BUCHANAN

[@zorroonmilkavitch1840]

@@terryorourke1881 yeah I saw Roy in Asbury Park way back at the what was it the sunshine in I think it was

Greatest guitarist a band didn’t need to be a great band.

[@dannydine5263]

Absolutely.

[@keithbearden9619]

Slide work on Layla is unmatched till this day. For many years I thought it was a violin. Wow!

[@majorbuzzfortwnty]

outstanding, this was very well done, Sky Dog grabbed a select few of us and hasn't let go of us since. His music lives on and we will always be amazed by his talent. This guy was truly outstanding

[@joleneloveland2942]

You got that right. It was Duane that grabbed me at 15 years old and has held me until my 65th birthday next month. Now that's some crazy glue! I love him still the same now as i did then. And I also have much respect and love for my friend and Duane's "baybruh" Gregg. Nothing has changed, except they're playing together once again, God bless them.

[@renev8223]

I remember my older brother playing the Allman Brother music, I was in the 6th grade and had no choice but to listen to rock music because we shared bedroom, I remember him tell me how great this band is and how great Duane was. That’s how I fell in love with band and how I got into playing guitar and other instrument. And to this day I play there music all the time. I’m 62 and can’t get enough.❤️🎼🎸and yes he was already the greatest slide guitarist. And couldn’t imagine how much greater he would of been. We miss him.

[@lucasarnold3015]

My all time favorite guitarist. Absolutely incredible.

[@NoCoverCharge]

I've spent alot of my life; n and around Macon Ga ... Duane is still alive in that neck of the woods...his sound is still alive today

[@AddicusJ]

Duane changed music forever not just because of his music, but his ability to bring people together. He made everyone around him sound better. Take Layla for example his ears along with Eric Clapton and then with Tom Dowd mixing it together they took two guitar parts and made it sound like 3 by using the harmonics coming off the top of the guitars. That's genius level stuff that's still used today.

[@tommccarter6191]

I got to see the band in '71 on their final tour with Duane. Still one of my top 10 shows! I love the new Fillmore East box set. It still gives me goosebumps. The Duane/Dickey dual attack is unequaled in rock. Lots of other great guitarists out there, of course - Clapton, Beck, Winter, Hendrix (my favorite), but the two guitarist together are amazing: to ply that well in sync while improvising and continually pushing each other to greater heights. Wow! You can't play air guitar this fast and here they are, conciously hitting every note. I saw them again in '72 with only Betts in the band and he played so well, there were times you couldn't tell Duane wasn't onstage.

[@eduardocardoso7]

Great! I love history and I love Duane even more. So great to see a channel dedicating some time to praise this musical genius.

[@hector-lu7cc]

What a genius he was! And so was the often neglected dickey betts

[@freakbennett2263]

Very true, they were both Gifted Guitar Players, but Together, they were Gods... I Saw them turn the Warehouse on its ear several times, together they Soared ¡😎¡

[@jacktheriffer1523]

After Duane passed,Dickey had to record all the slide on Eat a Peach Dickey will always be the best example of the best that Georgia has to offer...With Duane,Kevn Kinney,Peter Buck...

[@jokkergar]

@@jacktheriffer1523 actually half of the songs were unused tracks from fillmore east and duane got to record standback be fore his death

[@billyboy6028]

@@jokkergar Duane also played on Blue Sky and Little Martha as well, two classics.

[@joleneloveland2942]

Dickey was pitifully overlooked and under rated.

[@christopherbentley5216]

Duane Allman was ,brilliant and The Allman Brothers music, pure bliss.

[@joleneloveland2942]

A sweet Amen.

[@jayherzog7683]

Solo on Elizabeth Reed is perhaps the best live electiric guitar solo in rock and roll history. Can't even imagine where he would have taken us had he lived

[@willyboyw.5771]

Duane melted that shot glass.

[@stanleygrant8261]

Yessir

[@Tonetwisters]

Hmmm ... I am a big fan of his solo on "One Way Out" at The Fillmore... and that tone. That Marshall was screaming, "Stop. You're killing me!" But he lit it up, anyway ...

[@peterbartolomeo5542]

Would of lived to see a Allman Brothers Led Zeppelin double concert. Love to see Duane and Jimmy Page jam. That would of been Heaven

[@ronnieguitar99]

I agree, although it seems like it never get mentioned in all the "greatest guitar solo" lists that get compiled. Those compilers are all numb, comfortably.

[@davidknezz8445]

I'm still in awe after listening to their Fillmore cuts 52 years later. Still sends me places musically only a few can match. I think some of these pieces will be remembered through time like Beethoven or Mozart!!

[@johnrichards5201]

Right on. Genius.

[@anthonyridge2323]

Just from watching these old clips and footage, which was a good deal before my time, Duane Allman just oozed what in my opinion is 'cool'. Such a sad shame to see those young men and women that had so much talent and vision sadly pass away before their time.

[@JC-11111]

It's heartbreaking, even almost 50 yrs later.

[@thorified7904]

Thank you for this. I have looked for documentaries on Duane and the Allman Brothers, very much under represented. Thank you.

[@LyndaMarie929]

Duane Allman was a master of the slide guitar. His work with the Allman Brothers, Eric Clapton, and The Muscle Shoals sessions was proof that humans can do magic. He was gone much too soon.

[@LarsonPetty]

Ol' Skydog. From time to time, I have to remind myself just how young the boys were when they brought forth such greatness into the light. Although I'm grateful for all that Duane and gave us, I can't help but feel cheated when I wonder what might have been....

[@michaelclark9762]

According to Swamper Jimmy Johnson (RIP), Southern Rock was born at the Wilson Pickett "Hey Jude" session when Duane started playing the guitar parts.

[@joleneloveland2942]

I worked for guys at Capricorn Studio. Yeah things without Duane were not the same for awhile. But because it was Duane's dream the guys held steadfast in honor of and love for their brother Duane. They went through some trying times. Gregg never made a bid to "lead" the band. His grief was so deep, i think he struggled sometimes just to get through another day. Grieving for years, just seeking some sort comfort, he developed a few bad habits, did alot of soul searching. Somewhere in the 90's he kicked the habits and came to some sort terms about the death of his brother. His light kept shining brighter and a newly sober Gregg was truly back, just as he was in the beginning. He had his share of health problems, but by the time they retired, imho, Gregg along with the most excellent guitarists, Derek Trucks (nephew of Butch, one of the drummers) and Warren Haynes brought the ABB back full circle to the band they were, when Duane passed. As close as they could ever get. Greggs love for his brother took them there. The hairs stood up on my arms and back of head and neck when i heard them play and i knew Duane was most certainly proud of his baybruh. I felt his presence there. Now they are together again. Who knows maybe someday we will hear them again playing together because that road indeed, does go on forever. And for now, their lovely children carry on their legacy. Extended family of music, indeed! Thats what it's all about. God's great blessings to them.

[@richardleewagner3939]

The Allman Brothers Band died when Duane Allman died. The "band" sucked after that.

[@Charlalaland]

@@richardleewagner3939 wrong

[@lorrainespagnuolo4149]

OMG HOW CAN YOU SAY THAT???

[@scottkemp2164]

@@richardleewagner3939 They didn't suck. They just wasn't as good without Skydog.

[@xneapolisx]

Skydog number 1 of ALL-TIME! Rest easy bro...the sky is still crying.

[@-dezz3202]

Is that where that comes from

[@palereaper]

@@-dezz3202 not necessarily Duane's nickname "Skydog" is because "he hits the heights, man"

[@lurree1904]

I was named after their song Melissa 😊. My parents loved The Allman Brothers

[@blakehorton8110]

So was my sister we were raised in Macon and my grandfather owned the manager of Capricorn old mansion , who are you ???

[@dansmolen1618]

I'm hoping you don't have a younger sibling named buttsecks!

[@randyborst7517]

good thing hey werent Alice Copper fans. You could have been Cold Ethyl

[@olddragguy]

so did I LOL

[@daveberswick5372]

Named my daughter Jessica.she doesn't know

[@olddragguy]

I saw the Allman Brothers for the first at the Fillmore West in 1971 the gig opened with The Charlie Daniels Band next were The Marshall Tucker band and then the Allman Brothers Band. I was hooked on ABB after that experience. I saw them about 8 times thereafter there hasn't been a band that clicked in such a unique way since. When Greg passed away it was like loosing a brother to me I was so sad. I named my daughter Melissa after the ABB. Im now 74 but still get goosebumps when I hear the long version of Whipping Post.

[@maattttt07]

Great bands!! Going to see Marshall tucker in Solano beach this Thursday Sept 12th 2019

[@olddragguy]

@@maattttt07 Have fun and enjoy MTB

[@maattttt07]

@@olddragguy Thank you Sir! Very nice..

[@olddragguy]

@@maattttt07 Whats funny is Im wearing my Marshall Tucker Band t-shirt today.The good vibes are in the air

[@calvinlewis8924]

When I listen to the Allman Brothers live album Live at the Fillmore East there is no doubt that Duane’ slide guitar playing is other worldly. However this is not the only fantastic thing going on. Barry Oakley’s bass is in the same stratosphere. The same can be said for the dual drummers. I am reminded of the statement that fight trainer/manager Angelo said about Ali’ last fight with Zola Foley before being exiled from boxing for a time because of not submitting to the draft and I quote “ if he (Ali) could have gone on from there.” The same could be said of the Allman’s band if had they not lost Duane and a year later Barry Oakley.

[@woodskid4ever]

Great job man! La boy who cut my guitar teeth listening to the Allman Brothers Band. Saw live show during Brothers of the Road tour in Shreveport, at Hirsch Memorial Colosseum. Best Southern Rock band ever, and I do love Skynard. Duane, still is a teacher for all who are wise enough to listen and study his style. Thanks again man! I never knew some of this stuff.

[@lorrainespagnuolo4149]

DUANE ALLMAN is considered an Icon and Legend He was the very best Slide Player of his Era. Who knows what else he would have accomplished, had Duane lived longer!! I am an ABB fan. Always was & always will be.♥️🎶🎸🥰

[@brackinsteve]

Duane was phenomenal! I think he may be the best slide player I’ve ever heard. You can’t say who is best , that’s impossible but man he had God given talent. A born player if I’ve ever heard one..... ever

[@josephantonio7059]

He was the best slide guitarist I ever heard.

[@josephantonio7059]

Guess you are better? LOL

[@josephantonio7059]

David Grabowski guess you're better? Lol

[@tomtatterson7091]

Lowell George was the best baby!!!

[@ezioauditore7427]

Nobody can't hold a candle to Rory. Crest Of A Wave is prove of that!

[@terryorourke1881]

@@ezioauditore7427 Roy Buchanan mate watch him play

[@starkheart4441]

Based on Layla alone, yes, greatest guitarists of his kind.

[@mr.cifuentes1779]

Layla wad great but crossoroads live by clapton was hendrix level insane

[@stevewyatt3125]

My father hated long haired anything Then on my high school grad night l put headphones on him put on Fillmore east He was a in awe

[@stevestringer7351]

That's a cool story.

[@mebeasensei]

Was he bald？

[@anniejo1355]

Steve Wyatt, that’s awesome. My Father was not conservative, but he loved what he called “hillbilly music.” When he and my mom separated, Dad got Sundays. I’ll never forget this: he wanted to be able to talk with his little girl, so he bought a “Creem” magazine and read it cover to cover. There was a crossword puzzle, and the clue was “crows on the lawn.” I was nine years old and I was stumped. Daddy knew the answer, “Yardbirds.” I was so pleased that he was so hip! Many years later, I found country music on my own; we all did, after watching “Urban Cowboy.” My father and I drove from L A to Philly and back when I was 40, and we had the grandest time listening to his cassettes. I hipped him to Emmylou, and he hipped me to Carl Perkins and Chet Atkins. My favorite, though, is the great Hank Williams. Thank you, Daddy, and I know that you and Jesus are listening to Hank, and God is telling you to turn it down! Did your Father continue to listen with you? I loved your story. You should write it into a short story. Best wishes!

[@anniejo1355]

88Gibson LesPaul, thank you for saying that. My Father was my King, and even in my forties I wanted to hang with him. I miss him like crazy, but I feel him when I listen to the hillbillies.

[@loganferti278]

In 1971 the world lost a rock and roll legend and fine poet in Jim Morrison and one of the best guitarist of all time in Duane Allman. It feels good that although so much time has passed they're still remembered some way or another.

[@larryl1427]

And in 1970 Hendrix and Janis Joplin died.

[@jujumulligan43]

I agree so much. If both had lived on, their talents would have probably gifted us in ways we would never see again. Both artists were true genius at work!!!

[@devlpmnt]

What we are NOT gonna do is have that name anywhere near Howard Duane Allman. You alright man....??

[@belindadrake5487]

RORY GALLAGHER IS ALSO CRIMINALLY UNDERRATED... 🎸💚

[@AnthonyMonaghan]

As an all round musician Belinda, he is easily one of the greatest of the greats. Everything he touched was golden. He could do it all. His guitar playing and his tone were utterly distinctive. His slide playing was as good as it gets and he played saxophone, mandolin, blues harp, wrote incredible songs, had the voice of an angel and was an electrifying performer. A true master musician.

[@belindadrake5487]

Dominic D. It depends where you’re from. I can tell you honestly in my experience; l have put SOOO many dudes on to RORY. Honestly, despite the fact he went to the STATES over 25 times, people STILL ask me about RORY. And are thankful l did. I can only go by what people say or ask me. And as a guitarist in a band dedicated to him; l still have dudes asking me who he is. We ok now? 🎸💚👑💞☘️

[@deepfryblue]

@@belindadrake5487 you're dead right, unless one is seriously into(and come from) old rock, Rory is never mentioned- and along with Kossoff, my favourite who few know outside of Free. I saw gallagher many times live in the '70s but never saw the mighty Koss; tho' saw Crawler live sans Koss

[@belindadrake5487]

deepfryblue Thanks my Friend! My big brother took me to see RORY when l was 8 in 1980. I saw him again in 1991; and as sick as he was; he blew the arse outta the place. Still the greatest gigs from the GREATEST. So stoked you are a TRUE RORY FAN; & l’ve loved him since l was a little kid. Gotta thank you heaps for knowing that RORY IS LARGELY IGNORED. Even in Martin Scorsese’s 7 disc blues special; NO RORY. It’s a joke. I’ve seen so many magazines where he SHOULD be mentioned; but not a peep! I agree about Koss too. I don’t get it!! Glad YOU DO AGREE!!! 🎸💚👊🏾😃

[@deepfryblue]

@@belindadrake5487 my fave Rory album is Defender- now that is some kick-ass guitarwork ay wot- and do you wanna know which of his cars he is leaning on on the cover shot ?? it's a.....it's a '81 Chrysler Saratoga--probly the only one in Ireland hahaha

[@jamalginsburg7277]

When I was a student at FSU I spent a week in Macon working at the GAB. I toured the big house and on the way up the stairs I felt like i just had to go into this one specific room. It was Duane's room. It had pictures of him with his child and all other of his possessions. I felt weird but comfortable. I asked the lady who worked there if the place was haunted and she said yes and that Duane haunts the place.

[@Adkturn]

The still photo at 08:48 is the Grateful Dead, not the Allman Brothers!

[@alankillian4962]

Correct....... Very good eye. Got buy me the first time.

[@JoeKoOhNo]

Dead and Allmans jammed many times together. Duane soloed on a few recorded tunes with the Dead.

[@maxperez-stable6796]

JoeKoOhNo fuck yeah, the dark star > spanish jam > lovelight from 2/11/70 with duane and later greg is D O P E

[@someotherdude]

Pretty much everyone, literally everyone, played with the dead. That I know of: Joan Baez, Dylan, Allmans, Jefferson Airplane, Pete Townsend (not well), Crosby Stills Nash Young (sans one or two of them) Janis Joplin, Carlos Santana, Branford Marsalis, Bruce Hornsby, Jorma, etc. you literally can't list them all.

[@chinarider8051]

I just came to see if anyone commented about that..lol I was like, wtf? lol

[@alexcastro7339]

Sucks that these documentaries can't afford the royalties to play some actual Allman Brothers music in the video. Plus: Duane was great, but we shouldn't ignore the contributions of Dickey Betts to mesh with Duane's style. They were the perfect tandem.

[@TheGman858]

Completely agree the two of them together was the sound betts was/is a melodic genius and duane channelled ancient spirits with his passionate and extremely soulful playing a combination which can't be beat imo

[@alexcastro7339]

@@TheGman858 Well said Dickey Betts came up with all those dual melodic scalar runs in harmony that became a trademark of the Allman's two guitar sound.

[@TheGman858]

@@alexcastro7339 betts contributions are undeniable I remember a radio interview with duane where he talked about how he thought dickey was a better guitarist than he was and how he deeply respected the man's talent

[@matthewwynn3025]

I couldn't agree more

[@thatsmrharley2u2]

@@TheGman858 I also remember an interview with Pat Travers that said he thought Duane was overrated. What a douchebag.

[@DTeichman]

There are countless technically superb guitarists in the world. What impresses me the most about Skydog, and a handful of others, was the enotion and passion he was able to unleash from his guitar. We are all blessed to have had the pleasure of listening to a true artist.

[@floorticket]

That's the Grateful Dead at 8:42. There's a great picture from the same vantage point of The Dead, Allmans and Fleetwood Mac all jamming together.

[@Kylefassbinderful]

you beat me to it lol

[@Jim-ie6uf]

I’m from Macon, I remember it like it was yesterday. The Big House is on Vineville Ave. , just north of Culver St 10 years ago it was a museum, for the band. Greg and Duane are buried next to each in Rosehill Cemetery on Riverside Drive.

[@ronfriedman8740]

I was in Macon for a teacher conference at Howard HS, beginning the Monday following the funeral over the weekend. At the time Gregg was laid in a plot across a walkway from where Duane and Berry rest. As I understand, the family purchased the land and has since completed a family plot that also includes Butch's ashes ...never found Elizabeth Reed's gravestone even though I know it's nearby.

[@n9086s]

I remember them well as I lived next door to them at Castle Heights Military Academy in Lebanon, TN in 1964. They could really play and were nice guys.

[@ronfriedman8740]

A buddy of mine was their backyard neighbors in Daytona ...small world.

[@robertcavalier6133]

I attended an Allman Brothers Band show on Market St. in San Francisco, CA back in the 1990s. They put adrenaline, whiskey, & multiple scents of flowers into the audio atmosphere! My Lawrenceville School, NJ alum chums can testify that this talented group often filled our time on campus with fun & excitement -- 5 miles from Princeton! Excellent! * Cav ~ L'76! *

[@HettiedeKorteDiplomaat]

Whipping Post is absolutely brilliant. Always listen with headphones.

[@robertknowles2699]

Hettie, after a MR. Singer got me into Ford Plant, Brookpark, Ohio I passed the time on water and oil pressure checking machines mimicking Duane solos from their Fillmore East live album. The south was new to me, and Allman brothers explain life so well. Then I quit Ford and was hired at Pinkerton for about $2.10 per hour. Brought my acoustic to work, practiced Little Martha and Melissa, then fell asleep in woman’s lounge ‘ cause there was a couch. got fired next day for falling asleep after doing the rounds. Music keeps me alive, especially strong Living music of the kind we never heard when Elvis, Jerry Lee, and Johnny Winter carried it from their mentors. Much in art is very subjective, can’t let daily noise interfere. Idlewild South, Loan me a Dime by Boz Scaggs, Duane Anthology , and that wonderful album picture showing Florida Cypress lake with Allmans paddling a canoe. Feel like I was tied to whipping post building boat in Cedar Key, but we all have to grow up. Just learning to sew via machine at age 68. Even cleaning my piano to learn a mimick of Chiffons and Cookies tunes.

[@ssnobrakesable]

First time I heard " Whippin Post" I had to sit down.........I've never heard a guitar cry before.

[@tomrohan7291]

Yeah Duanne did somethings on guitar!#!! He is my favorite of them all.

[@olddragguy]

Right on dude!

[@loilt5091]

With no disrespect to your personal experience, the original blues guitar legends like Duane's first inspiration, (to pick up the instrument, B.B. King), initiated the emotional technique many decades earlier. Regardless, Duane is a special artist, being the heart & soul of the Allman's, with a commanding, singular style all his own.

[@terryorourke1881]

Listen to Roy Buchanan then you will hear a guitar moan and cry lol

[@alozzzy1213]

ABB is my mother’s favorite bands. I love their sound. Music is the ultimate unifier. 💜

[@JA12258]

Awesome video! Duane was incredible, and unique. Great guitarist with a great band.

[@marilaucher9989]

In his short life he put out the greatest guitar music unparalleled to this day. Gary Moore was also great but only because of his singing along with his remarkable playing. Incidentally I have seen Segovia live ,jazz guitarists live ,a twelve string genius flamenco guitarist and have heard some great country slide but NEVER has anyone compared with Duane. If you ask anyone in the industry including the greats ,they would probably tell you the same thing.

[@davekriz7019]

The Allman Brothers band will go down in history as one of the best Southern Rock bands ever. May they all RIP.

[@paulsimmons5726]

It's always a shame when talented people die young; Duane Allman set the bar for slide guitar. Where would Duane have taken his music had there been no wreck? Who knows, but it would have been inspirational, that's for sure! Great video of a great musician! Wail On, Skydog!

[@sammyscotch9945]

Always heard and read Ry Cooder taught Duane on slide

[@jujumulligan43]

To Infinity...

[@nerblebun]

I feel extremely blessed to have spent my teens & 20's during the 60's & 70's (with only a two year vacation in beautiful Vietnam)....and lived only about 75 miles from the Bay Area. My circle of friends & myself literally attended more than a hundred concerts (at the time, tickets were between $2.50 - $4.00 depending on the band) at top venues such as Fillmore West, Winterland, the Cow Palace, Berkley's Greek Theater, Oakland Colosseum, Candlestick Park, and dozens of free concerts at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. One of the best concerts was New Years Eve at the Cow Palace with the Allman Brothers, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, and Marshall Tucker. Just before midnight, all three bands took the stage & jammed together til 2am. It was Southern Rock-a-Fucking-Billy heaven for sure & certain!

[@joleneloveland2942]

Hey Grandpa those were the days! Sounds like you got all the best from the heart of that scene...cept for Viet Nam of course. Thank you for your service!

[@Magravated]

Every great guitarist has a unique sound. Jimi taught the world what a guitar could do. Duane was a part of the guitar when he played. There will be copiers if the style but there won't be another Duane. Duane, Berry, Butch and Gregg, rest in peace Bros ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@FRANKLOMBARDI-iv5xs]

Your wright about that..Jimi made sounds off the Guitar nobody could and will never do..There's Alot of Great Guitarest...Jimi Hendrix is on the Top List..There's nobody better than him. People try to compare.you.cant compare to Hendrix..NOPE..😁🎸

[@FRANKLOMBARDI-iv5xs]

I Love the Allman Brothers.I have Alot of there Music..I always Liked them. 😁✌️🌈

[@stevelongobardi6870]

Duane was the greatest slide guitarist of our time. His creativity and " no holds barred" approach created some of the greatest solos ever captured on vinyl. The Fillmore east album is perhaps the greatest live recording of all time. What Duane gave us in 1971 on that album has inspired guitar players for nearly 50 years. Thank you Duane - your phrasing is still unsurpassed.

[@KarmicSalt]

he is among the very greatest guitarists

[@JeffaHensley]

Even if his contribution to Derek & The Dominos amounts to a one-off, not mentioning it seems to me a major deficiency of this bio piece.

[@jamespardue3055]

According to Clapton, Duane gave him that intro to Layla.......now THAT is a good friend.

[@hardluckharris]

He mentioned it during the funeral section

[@carusmike]

Key to the highway masterpeice. Almost as good as ..... kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZyTaJ1tgch_p9k

[@lifeonanotherplanet]

Very strange to be added only as a footnote - D&Ds some of his greatest work. Changes the whole character of the album.

[@alankillian4962]

And we can't leave off Boz Scaggs "Loan Me A Dime". Great tempo change during lead break.

[@patoni860]

When I first moved to Georgia some guys tried to get me to listen to The Allman Brothers... But I grew up on Bootsy Collins Earth Wind & Fire and didn't think some southern rock has had anything for me. Fast forward 30 years and I pick up a Allman Brothers CD and I play it for 2 weeks straight. It taught me a couple of things one, listen to when somebody is trying to tell you about other musicians. And 2 I just could not believe that they are just like some hillbilly Earth Wind & Fire. I love that band I love them... I felt so stupid

[@Scottocaster6668]

"Hillbilly Earth wind and Fire!" Hahaha 😄, I like that.

[@rogeeeferrari]

Anybody who saw them during the Seven Turns Tour would argue that they definitely had the old magic back, Warren was channeling Duane for sure !!! Saw them at the Wilturn in LA, played for 5 hours with 45 minute versions of Elisabeth Reed and Whipping Post. This version of the band was right there with the original band, blistering live shows.

[@danielspector4890]

Keep fantasizing , there will never be another Duane . If you saw the Allman Brothers not Allman Brother you would not say that

[@rogeeeferrari]

@@danielspector4890It's more reality than fantasy , I saw the original Brothers 3 times, 2 in So-Cal and once in Frisco. Your argument is muted by Dickey Betts own words, he was quoted many times that Warren made him practice more to raise his level of play because of Haynes slide skill on the old material . You jump to the conclusion that I never saw the original lineup, so I'll return the favor, if you saw the Allman Brothers live in the late 80's - early 90's you would not say that...

[@danielspector4890]

@@rogeeeferrari I was not polite in assuming you didn't see the original band , saw the Allman Brother at their

[@danielspector4890]

Saw them at the beacon several times , there will never be another Duane .

[@williamkelly6319]

He could play the shit out of a guitar. Even though I was a kid when he died his death haunts me. RIP Duane you are not forgotten, brother.

[@calebheney302]

@ The same reason anybodies premature death haunts people, think of all the other things they could have done and contributed to.

Caleb Heney I am not sympathetic but saying “ it haunts me.” Is rather personal. As I’ve mentioned there is no connection between you two. Upsets. Annoys. Saddens. But “ Haunts?” That’s not really the right word. I saw him play live but he had no clue who I was. Not pleased he died young but unless it was my child or something HAUNTS is inappropriate.

[@calebheney302]

@ No its really not. Haunts works, you're just a stuck up snob

[@calebheney302]

@ "No just am literate adult" hah! Nice try.

Going to try Agin?😂😂😂😂😂

[@frankbelsito2532]

No one played with more raw emotion. I hear something new every time I listen. In my ear he was the greatest of all time and inspired my guitar playing heavily.

[@jamesmurtaugh4910]

what a laugh. thanks, i needed a good laugh

[@23theseeker50]

He was definately one of the greatest guitarist ever along with Jimmi Hendrix, S.R. V. Gary Moore, Ritchie Blackmore, Peter Green, Jeff Beck ,Terry Kath and Eric Clapton plus a few others up there my personal favourite the late great Rory Gallagher a true genius on the guitar LONG LIVE ROCK AS MY FAVOURITE BAND THE WHO SAID.

[@belindadrake5487]

23theseeker ABSOLUTELY RORY is my number ONE for ABSOLUTELY THE REST OF TIME. I’m the guitarist in a band dedicated to this AMAZING MAN. A ‘Whole lotta People’ could learn not just how to be an AWSUM MUSICIAN, but how to be HUMBLE & TRUE to your passion as RORY WAS. Of course l like lotsa guitarists, but RORY RULES TO ME. NOT A DOUBT ABOUT IT! 🎸💚☘️👊🏾

[@KittyBeans369]

Thanks for including Terry Kath. He’s truly one of the most underrated guitarists of our time.

[@jamesfarmakidis9489]

He doesn't have to be the "greatest of all time" but he was ONE of the greatest guitar players. His slide guitar is so distinct , never heard another like it.

[@Snook_]

@David Grabowski Derek Trucks has surpassed technical skills by now

[@gh0stm0nst3r6]

This is so sick! Thanks fam

[@mesri3]

To have achieved so much at so young an age. To have created musical material that was way more than most people can put together in less than 3 years. To have such a lasting impact on musicians, peers and listeners ... Duane Allman might have died at 24 but he accomplished several lifetimes worth. His story is both exhilarating and deeply saddening. Probably, the ultimate What if.

[@robertdavison507]

I'll always wonder what the original band could've achieved. What if they'd had more time... what an impact they would've had on music. As it was, they still left us with some of the greatest, most beautiful art in modern music history. What a band.

[@jeffhansman2829]

My wife and I saw them play the Hollywood Bowl in the early 70s. I count that as one of the best of many, many concerts I've fortunate enough to attend. A seminal band.

[@anniejo1355]

Jeff Hansman, I was there. Did Loggins and Messina open? I saved babysitting money to buy tickets.

[@jeffhansman2829]

@@anniejo1355 Yes, L & M did open for them. The crowd was not having any "House at Pooh Corner" as they came to rock, but the duo finished up with a great rendition of "Vahevala" and warmed us up nicely for the Allman Bros. Back when a concert ticket was $10 or $15.....

[@anniejo1355]

Jeff Hansman, I went with my first boyfriend, and it was only my second concert. I think we were juniors in HS, and I don’t even think we had driver’s licenses. We are still friends, and sheepishly admit that we fell in love with L&M. He and his brother played “House at Pooh Corner” at an assembly in our HS aud on my 18th bday. They both became pro musicians, and my babe toured with “War.” His brother was hired by Madonna as the guitarist behind her in the “Isla Bonita” video. I’ve seen the Allman Bros several times since. I’ve always loved Greg’s voice, and was so sad when I heard that he died. I’m going to Philadelphia to see Ry and Roseanne Cash. I’m very excited! Thanks for answering my question, and you’re right about concerts. I feel blessed to have shared my time on Earth with all those wonderful, innovative musicians.

[@samiamdj8603]

Duane Allman was an amazing guitarist. But the best guitarist, who also died tragically and young, was Terry Kath of Chicago. When Jimi Hendrix heard Kath play he was quoted as saying "he's better then me". Both amazing. Both a huge loss for music. RIP!

[@spartacusz1193]

Hendrick a aussi dit ca pour Rory GALLAGHER

[@richardlawson6787]

interesting take...chicago wasnt a guitar based band

[@bunkman64]

SRV played Hendrix better than Hendrix.

[@KittyBeans369]

Terry Kath is sadly so underrated.

[@allen2959]

The reason my mom dated my dad was because he looked like the Allman brothers

[@johnnada586]

Allen I am assuming she meant Greg whom Duane often complained “ got all the girls “

[@Mctrippzy]

4somed twice over

[@JK-fr7dz]

Cool story!🙄

[@libertarianlife3651]

MY DOG LOOKS JUST LIKE 'EM.

[@coppulor6500]

@@sammyscotch9945 But kind of look was in back then. and keep in mind people didn't get to take 20 selfies or 100 pics for $0 with the amazing camera everyone had in their pocket., then choose the best one.

[@fuzzybutkus3951]

Duane playing on Wilson Picketts “Hey Jude” and Derick and the Dominoes “Layla”says it all to me.Just about every piece of music he touched is a hundred times better. Can’t even imagine what Dickie and Duane would come up with.

[@btetschner]

A+ video! Fascinating history about Duane Allman!

[@ronnieguitar99]

My youngest son is Duane, his older brothers are Derek (the Domino) and Stevie Ray.

[@JWALLACE1025]

I named my daughter Jessica, after the instrumental.

[@bigpop714]

Ronnie Guitar how cool!! My granddaughter is named LAYLA. She “hates electric & Acoustic versions!! WTH??

[@thespiritof76..]

That’s really cool Ronnie

[@stevengorum5486]

as a professional guitarist playing seven nights a week for 30 years I will say that Statesboro blues Allman Brothers was probably the most flawless slide playing ever produced by mankind

[@timbenner7005]

Not a pro. Though hearing that slide was pure music. Then you figured out it was a slide. All other slides are obvious.

[@stevewmoore4749]

Absolutely, my favorite song of all time!

[@mregensb1sgt]

You can hear Duane's influence in Derek Truck's playing.

[@jd1655]

Sure. Derek was playing with the Allmans at age 12 or something like that.

[@michaelscott356]

@@jd1655 Thanks for that bit of info, jd; I WONDERED where Derek picked up his "style".

[@davidjudd2283]

Just so you know, Duane was my hero. Because of Duane's humanity, the Allman Brothers were scheduled to play in December at Alto, the prison I was sent to at the age of 18. I knew him from the free concerts the Allman Bros played in Piedmont Park in Atlanta. I will never forget his incredible friendship...he was a magnificent human being. His loss was a loss for us all.

[@lisica8458]

That is Grateful Dead at 8:43, not the Allman Brothers Band.

[@adityamohan1773]

I love their song called "Jessica"

[@wecandobetter9821]

aditya mohan One of my favorites also. Written by Dickie Betts for his daughter Jessica. Did I mentioned they are my all time favorite band. I named my ranch after One Way Out.✌️✌️✌️

[@RickScherer1953]

I agree there is no single best guitarist. Even if you break it down to Jazz, Blues, Country, Alternative, Bluegrass, Fingerstyle, Classical there is a long list of amazing players representing each genre.

[@12presspart]

dont forget classical

[@erictalkington5674]

Dude, I've always considered this guy to be by far one of the greatest guitar players of all time. Not THE greatest, but he's in the top 5 in my book. I can't remember where Rolling Stone Magazine placed him on their list of the top 100,but he was in the top 10 AND I've always felt the same about BB King being one of the best ever and I thought I was the only one who thought that, yet RS had him at number 3!!! I couldn't believe it! They finally got something right! They did it again later and he was moved to number 6, but I didn't think they'd put him in the top 100 list at all and definitely not in the top 10. I wish Duane wouldn't have died because they were well on their way to being a blues version of the Grateful Dead. The Fillmore East concert in my opinion is the best recording of any music anywhere ever. Stormy Monday and Elizabeth Reed are unbelievable. The band took a turn after Duane passed and that's a sad thing to see. They could've done some unbelievable shit man.

[@iFrame-Lieven_Katlijn]

Why do we always have a need to search for the best. I love his playing , his important role in Music History. One of the finest ever!

[@galianophoto]

to imagine what the allman brothers would have gave the world musically today if duane was still alive is inconceivable. i’m jealous of the fact that my dad was at the fillmore east during their live album recording (arguably the best live album of all time) and having that original vinyl record to this day along with a poster from the final weekend show at the fillmore

[@wespuckdog3897]

I'll always remember Duane's death like it was yesterday, I was crushed.

Wes Puckdog So was he!

[@andrewwolfe1213]

Wes Puckdog the greatest guitarist ever has the same first name as you

[@pointyblackhat9045]

John Deegan - Alright...that was an awful joke. You are better than that, John. Better than that!

[@pointyblackhat9045]

John Deegan - I was just breaking balls. No worries.

PointyBlackHat ! 👍

[@perijetton9275]

He is the greatest guitarist ever!! I can’t imagine what that talent would have developed into had he lived! Somethings are better not knowing 💜

[@fender1000100]

No even close. Great slide guitarist. But for SOUL, CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION .Its HENDRIX to the end of time. Its not even close. HENDRIX IS HERE 👽HENDRIX👽 EVERYBODY ELSE STARTS DOWN HERE. They can all fight it out..Page, Clapton, And all the rest. THATS THE REALITY..If you know anything about REAL arttisty. And can be objective.

[@perijetton9275]

@PROJECT DX opinions! This GA girl is sticking with Duane! REMEMBER DUANE ALLMAN 🍄✌️🍑❤️

[@sevinstorey4365]

Ronnie Van Zant was a big fan of Duane. RVZ gave him credit many many times for opening the door for all of the southern bands. He even claims Freebird was written in his honor.

[@richardleewagner3939]

I hated Lynord Skynord. They tried to copy the Allman Brothers, but missed the whole spirit and sould of the AB For one thing, Duane and the Band were all about paying tribute to Black Culture, and Afro American roots,jazz and blues. Lynord Skynord displayed a Confederate flag onstage, and recorded that goofy neo racist rant response to Neal Young, "Sweet Home Alabma" Not only that, Lynord Skynord could not touch the musical skills of AB. After Duane died, the band died, as far as I am concerned.

[@larryl1427]

@@richardleewagner3939 Lynyrd Skynyrd was a thousand times better that the Allman Brothers.

[@traceling]

Someone else has probably already pointed this out, but the band pictured in the black & white photo on stage at Fillmore East (8:44) is The Grateful Dead, not the Allman Bros.

[@satturnine7320]

Legendary... It’s one those stories that no matter how many times you hear it told it’s hard to get your mind around that it happened

[@jimmyshrimbe9361]

Awesome video! Thanks man!

[@jerrybishop2115]

Whats cool is his bro greg kept the music alive after his death..❤

[@mistimclaughlin144]

He loved his brother Duane so much. I met him once while his plane was refueling in Tennessee and he told me that success meant nothing without his brother.

[@larrycoker8093]

Yeah, it says a lot about Gregg's character, because you know part of him just wanted to quit.

[@cliffbarber6058]

I observed a picture of the Grateful Dead while Weird History was doing a voice over about the Allman Brothers live shows.

[@benjaminenriquez4609]

The king of the slide: Duane Allman and the Allman Brothers. Great session player with the likes of those Atlantic Records artists like Aretha, Wilson Pickett among others. Fantastically awesome!!

[@carlabarker11]

The live of them 10 yrs ago is unmatched. I have this on loop, when I just want to slow.

[@ziggylayneable]

Next to Jimi Hendrix?.. Duane Allman already was the greatest guitar player in the world when he died. He wasn't the fastest or most technical, but he could squeeze so much feeling out of OneNote, it would make your heart tighten up in your chest.

[@dulva]

When someone states " the best ever" - I reply with "he is in the Pantheon"

[@cravinbob]

The motorcycle crash story is incorrect. The truck had already made the turn and Duane was not even in sight, he was still over the rise. The flatbed truck had to slow down since the driver who was Duane's age knew the surface of the road he was entering was severely pitted. Duane was traveling over the speed limit as was his habit and crested the hill and saw the truck. The driver never saw Duane and had no idea he was approaching. Duane did not slow down and simply decided to go around the truck's back end. As he swerved he did not realize there was dip and Duane's Sportster hit the dip and came up out of it airborne. He never contacted any part of the truck and lost his grip of the motorcycle falling to the pavement and sliding from the momentum toward the curbside with the Sportster landing on top of him. That was the first the truck driver knew of Duane's presence. The Sportster's engine was running at high revs and the truck driver ran over and shut it off and believed he saw a pool of blood which was actually tranny fluid from the bike. 2 girls that had been following Duane in a car then appeared on the scene, one was yelling the truck driver had killed her husband which was not so, Duane was not married. The girls never saw the wreck as they had not crested the hill yet and Duane had put a lot of distance between them with his driving so fast. The girls lied to police but were incorrect with so many details police knew they were lying. The truck driver had never heard of Duane or the band and was sent home in near shock and reappeared as asked at police headquarters later on for a statement. He had with him his wife and daughter. He thought and referred to Duane as "just a kid" and was devastated by the tragedy. He was not charged with any violation, he never felt nor heard any contact with his truck by Duane or the bike and police found no evidence of it. It was clear that the deep dip in the road was the cause of the the bike going airborne considering Duane was traveling well over the speed limit of 35mph. It is easy to do on a motorcycle since they have plenty of horsepower and are much lighter than cars. A Sportster is a lightweight bike under 400 pounds and can have about 60 horsepower and was meant to be a racing style motorcycle. Young men are notorious risks on bikes and insurance rates for them can be skyhigh. |Duane had only scratches on his chest but severe internal injuries and died on the operating table never regaining consciousness. He was not wearing a helmet and it would not have mattered. He did own 2 but he cut the straps off them anyway. The fault was entirely Duane's and it was unfair of so many to blame the truck driver for so many years. He himself was killed many years later as a passenger in a semi when the driver fell asleep at the wheel and hit a wall. Get facts before posting this type of video. You are screwing with history and people's lives. I recommend taking it down.

[@jokkergar]

Wow, i never knew about those details, i always thought the truck driver had some fault in the accident more or less, even thought i knew Duane was mostly the one to blame because he was at overspeed and probably high while driving.

[@cravinbob]

The truck driver and his wife never spoke publicly about it. The had never heard of the band and were not big music fans. The wife wrote about that day after her husband was killed and actually they had been divorced so I will say ex-husband. I found the story online and pasted it on the Allman's web site. Then she became involved on the forum having conversations with fans and many were relieved to have some truth after years of myths. Public figures have to expect stories to abound about them and even they themselves can get mixed up about events. Rock musicians enjoy retelling tall tales about the business and adventures so everything with a grain of salt, please! Anything you hear about Keith Moon is probably true however....Thank you for The Allman Brothers Band Lord!

[@battlecat4791]

Great account of the story, cravinbob, but a slight inaccuracy. The 1970 Sportster XLCH Duane was riding would have weighed at least 475 pounds, and it was not a racing bike in any way. It had front forks which were extended 6" which would have likely contributed to some handling problems...and as you implied Duane tended to ride like a bat outta hell.

[@thespiritof76..]

cravinbob your story is almost identical to what my dad had retold many times... I grew up an hour south of muscle shoals, my father was a guitarist himself whom almost 10yrs younger than Duane had worked shows with Gregg. they never played together but had some conversations. My dad said that he was doing just as you said, going around to pass the truck and hit a pot hole making him loos control. The only difference being is that between the pothole and creating the hill his bikes forward control foot peg caught the real of the trailer, and flipped the bike up in the air and it came down on Duane... that’s how I heard it which other than a small detail the same as your story... both are much different than what is retold on tv and in books..

[@MrMonkchuck]

So, the photo taken at the Fillmore East shown at 8:43 is the Grateful Dead, not the Allman Brothers.

[@MrWiledon]

For sure the greatest southern rock band in history. St.Louis Mo is a city that will forever love and miss both brothers as well as the band as a whole. They were a big influence to our own home band MAMA'S PRIDE that shared the stage with Greg numerous times throughout the years. They're all gone but never ever forgotten.