The Sad And Tragic Truth About The Allman Brothers Band

[@GrungeHQ]

What's your favorite Allman Brothers Band song and why?

[@dawsonelmore4794]

Grunge ain’t wasting time no more

[@mikegrand4181]

When my goddaughter was very young her mother would sing to her every night before bed. I was there often enough that I began to worry I would be asked to sing to her, and I could never say no to her. I remembered the lyrics to an old song that said what I wanted to say to her. So I tracked down the song and practiced the one verse that was short and sweet. I got pretty good, but never had to sing to her. Since then I've learned it was a love song from Dickey Betts to his wife. I also learned that Dickey and Duane each soloed and then seamlessly played together. "You're my Blue Sky. You're my sunny day. Lord you know it makes me high when you turn your love my way." I wish I could find video of Duane and Dickey playing "Blue Sky."

[@grimjack148]

All 20+ minutes of whipping post.

[@Rainman1053]

Midnight Rider. Me and my dad listened to it a lot when I was young. Good memories.

[@larrygeetar9309]

Whipping Post, followed by Dreams. Quintessential Gregg Allman and ABB music. Its the pain he expressed and how the band enhanced that with their playing. As a pro- fessional guitar player for over 50 years, I can also say In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed is my favorite song I have ever played on stage. The ABB was and is a huge part of my musical education and life. Rest easy, brothers of the road.

[@sebastianfitzptraick7395]

It shocked me when I was getting into them just how tragic their history was. The fact that they kept going makes me respect them even more.

[@jennystryker2967]

This is The Allman brothers. One of the Top Five Bands to ever take the stage. No one will ever compare. No one.

[@stealthworx4371]

I’m just getting into AB now and what strikes me the most about this band is that they were just down to earth guys who happened to be great musicians. Crazy how with fame comes money then drugs then tragedy in every one of these stories..

[@dobypilgrim6160]

About 20 years ago the Allman Brothers came to play an outdoor concert in Santa Fe. A friend of mine worked at the hotel where they were staying and said I should stop by. Greg sure enough stopped into the bar. He went up on stage and borrowed a guitar, and played a couple of songs. Three or four feet away from where I was sitting. After his little mini set, he sat down at our table because one of my friends there was from Savannah. What a nice guy. He was a Civil War and history buff. I never would have guessed this. Memorable. More memorable than the concert they played the next evening. RIP

[@georgebalog5131]

Doby Pilgrim Gregg always took time to talk to fans and had a great respect for us.

[@jacobabrownful]

God bless them boys for giving us a little piece of heaven before their time was up... ♡

[@suzyq6406]

Amen. Their music has brought so much joy to my life! You can’t help but smile when you hear Blue Sky, Jessica, Mountain Jam, etc.

[@paulareid7478]

Being a singer/songwriter from Muscle Shoals, and working on Nashville of course I knew Gregory and met Dickie many times. No matter how much Gregory was painted with a broad brush of being cloaked in sadness, he would ALWAYS say that he was NOT melancholy. It just simply was NOT who he was. Eternal optimist. Gypsy soul, heart of a poet, Southern Gentleman through and through. Wicked sense of humor and an Adonis of a man. Such humility. Dickie, on the other hand, was much rougher around the edges. Not as enlightened. A little TOO full of himself. I'll leave it as that. I still miss you, Gregory. ❤❤

[@arturodelfavero9310]

This piece forgot to mention the death of bass great Lamar Williams, Berry's replacement . He was in that band for 12 or so years during their heyday and most creative time period. He ended up a casualty of Agent Orange courtesy of service to our country. This non- mention is a real slap in the face.

[@abbieharris2425]

arturo delfavero Lamar was with the ABB from 1972-1977.

[@arturodelfavero9310]

@@abbieharris2425 He was still considered an Allman Brother until his death as stated in personnel interviews. though sidelined by commitments with the Sea Level and then illness. David Goldflies was only brought in to cover in his absence.

[@knarfish]

Not to mention Bass player Allen Woody, who died in 2000.

[@revinsound]

Lamar was def under-rated, great groove. But Woody?...holy shit...

[@cricketking8450]

It sure is thanks for bringing it up

[@SunyCartoons]

I'm glad that, despite the bullshit that went on, the Allman Brothers band was able to leave a positive lasting impact on the music industry, as well as go out on top, instead of rock bottom. Especially for Gregg Allman; it's good that he was able to live a happier life towards the end.(Reconnecting with his children, playing music, kicking his addictions, etc.)

[@michaelcox5166]

Greg Allman wrote Midnight Rider, not Duane. When you get something this basic wrong who cares what else you have to say?

[@danieljacot3083]

Pretty sure he was talking about duanes guitar in the song

[@jamescantrell3066]

Absolutely correct my friend and you know this is not the only one I've seen in the last month with mistakes about Gregg and the Allman Brothers

[@BubbyPlaisan]

Dude!! What the Hell!! Everybody knows Barry Manilow wrote Midnight Rider! Along with Paul Davis.☮️😎😎😂

[@paulareid7478]

Gregory absolutely wrote "Midnight Rider" at Idlewild... He bookends The Allman's illustrious career with his last album, "Southern Blood" at Fame, where Duane CREATED the genre SOUTHERN ROCK. Wilson Picket doing "Hey Jude" with him shredding the guitar as scat vocals being sung over him. Soft spoken, with the gypsy soul of a poet,a wicked sense of humor, and an Adonis of a man... that's how I will always remember him. I miss you Gregory. ❤❤

[@Invisiguy]

Duane does not perform on the well-known version of Melissa, from Eat A Peach, which was recorded as a tribute to Duane after his death. The slide guitar is performed by Dickey Betts, but is based on a demo of the song recorded with The 31st of February, performed by Duane and Gregg, with Butch Trucks on drums. I believe it was recorded in 1967. That cut was released on an album called “Duane and Gregg Allman” in 1972. I believe the original recording is the first studio recording of Duane playing slide guitar.

[@ARTll-zy1cp]

Other folks just don't understand our connection to ABB, SKYNYRD....etc. etc. Being from the south and growing up in Atlanta, this was "our" music, these bands were more than people thought. They were family. We were family. It's hard to explain. They were so much a part of our lives and dearly loved by the fans. I will be 60 on wed, and if you grew up during that era, especially in the south, you know what i mean. I am so thankful to have grown up during that time.

[@GGT950]

What’s hard to believe given all of that they were always so tight. So well practiced. So synchronized. So awesome.

[@BetterDayzband]

The Allman Brothers timeless. Their story and music is amazing.

[@sugargold4126]

Midnight Rider, favorite tune. I loved Gregg Allman’s vocals. I always loved Southern Fried Rock. Too bad I was a kid when Duane died. Sad he died so young. What an amazing contribution to music.

[@davidhightower5805]

A bit of an unbalanced history. They never mention their triumphant comeback with Warren Haynes and Derek Trucks. Guess that didn't fit the theme.

[@billchristie8360]

Two incredible guitarists quite worthy of being in the ABB!

[@billchristie8360]

This comment was supposed to be in response to David Hightower's comment.

[@r.d.sandman6474]

Only a bit unbalanced, the focus of the article wasn’t Derek & Warren & to make it so would be too much info to an already busy point

[@lotharroberts5978]

My grandma Ima took me to visit Duane Allman and Barry Oakley's grave at Rose Hill cemetery as a ten yr old while I was visiting her from Calif in 1977. Her son-my uncle John was a young district D.A in Macon in 1973 and was the one who prosecuted Greg and several of the mobsters. In 1992 I was at my favorite music store in Healdsburg, CA, and in walked the man himself w/his minder. Mr. Allman was living in Marin County (San Rafael.) for a brief time and wanted to take a road trip up north to Sonoma County. He was a mess, but laughed and freaked out when I told him this story. You cannot get more serendipitous than that.

[@lorraineeasydoesit8448]

Was that "Melody Music" in Healdsburg? I was born in Healdsburg, which makes this an incredibly small world. I would have loved to have seen Greg there!

[@lotharroberts5978]

@@lorraineeasydoesit8448 Ha! Sure is a small world. I partially grew up in Windsor. 1535 Gumview rd. (My favorite place in all the world.) It must have been, as I think at the time it was the only music store in Healdsburg. It was run by a husband and wife team and next door from the steakhouse.

[@alsacrime4806]

He freaked out

[@mariaschmidt7637]

I thought it was Gregg buried next to Barry .

[@paulfrombrooklyn5409]

@@mariaschmidt7637 You, obviously, know very little. First, his name is BERRY, not Barry. Second, Duane and Berry have been next to each other since 1972. Greg was buried across the walkway from Duane.

[@Maxroffe56]

I played with Gregg one night in Ormond Beach in 1992. 3 Cheers in Granada Plaza. He was still a mess but it was a thrill!

[@LPCustom3]

Gregg finally cleaned up in 1995. Believe me, I’ve gotten high with him. I’ve know him since 1968.

[@bjjt-nu9dx]

Like another life. So lucky to be in Georgia in the 60's. Saw them open for PG&E; at the Fox, Chastain Park, Athens. Lived in Macon near where and Berry died. Visited their graves by the Ocmulgee many times. Does not seem real now.

[@stickyfinger100]

When I first heard this band it was at a mates place...First song was "Its not my cross to bare " with the intro ...Don't want you no more.This band blew my mind .Love them. I immediately went out and bought the " Dreams " box set....

[@XxSkydog71xX]

The Allman Brothers are so damn good. Duane, Gregg, Butch, Berry, Jaimoe and Dickey are geniuses and legends

[@noahreaves8235]

And Chuck

[@TheGuitarReb]

Not genius. Just good old Southern Boys.

[@steffendudley8214]

Greg Allman has the most Recognizable unique and natural Blues,Rock n Roll Voice , Undisputed #1.

[@cobyporschifer221]

I'm from West palm beach,Fl. I was here when Butch took his own life. He had lived a Bigger lifestyle than anyone in the band. Had a 2Millon Dollar Mansion in Palm Beach. A Big House in the South of France. The money troubles eventually became so bad. He had to sell his house in Palm Beach. And he moved into a Condo on the intracoastal in lake worth.The IRS was after him and Banks. He couldn't take anymore. Broke my heart when the local news broke the story. R.I.P. Brother Butch 🙏

[@ericsherman3378]

The second concert my dad ever took me to was The Allman Brothers Band While Dickey Betts was still in the group it was 93-94. And Greg was drinking like there was no tommorrow, Greg was so drunk he forgot the words to Midnight Rider the audience had to start him off. I am thankful to have seen the Allman Brothers Band

[@glendalangley1877]

Like many other bands from that time period their story was tragic. I loved the Allman Brothers Band. As crazy as this sounds I totally fell in love with Greg when I saw that interview with Dan Rathers. I was at my sons house when I turned on the outside TV looking for some music when I heard the news of Greg’s death. I was totally overwhelmed with grief that I cried for days. My son let me cry on his shoulder for awhile and I kept turning channels to see if there was some mistake made. Sadly the news was true. For Christmas that year my son got me the last album he recorded. I’ve only been able to play it once since that time. It speaks of his death. I’ll listen to it again some day but it still seems too fresh in my mind of that fateful day. Sounds crazy I know. That interview was so honest and humbling you couldn’t help but love him.

[@monicawarren3678]

I concur good Glenda it was a sad day💔

[@hippielove3100]

I loved the interview to .

[@axelslingerland9920]

You need to listen to that record, and all the rest too. Both Gregg and Duane are gone now. But their music does not speak of their deaths, but their lives in the music they played.

[@ninerperry9088]

On a positive note, they would play quite often on the free stage at the 2nd Atlantlanta Pop Festival. They put on a GREAT show and loved their fans!!

[@charlesmcmillaniii8029]

The South generated much talent. Blues, Southern rock R&B, gospel. Good times and fantastic music. Both of the Allman bothers were great musicians, song writers and performers. Dwayne died young and Gregg lived longer but the drugs, lady's and the road took it's toll. Gregg's voice was like no other. A Georgia Icon. He will live forever in our hearts and will truly be missed.

[@yvonnelaurenty6427]

As many comment here, a very unbalanced account of this great band. And no mention of how Dickey picking up the reins after the deaths of Duane and Berry died, carried ABB forward. And no, Ramblin' Man, the band's only top 10 single, was a Betts composition, along with timeless ones like Elizabeth Reed, Blue Sky and more. This piece focused on all the dark and not much of the light of this still beloved band.

[@patrickmckibben1932]

I agree Dickie Betts gets overlooked way too often. The whole album of Brothers and Sisters is basically his masterpiece. And what a masterpiece it is!

[@alansmith7626]

great job. most I knew, a few things I learned...they are all part of the fabric of my life...and they are always with me....Thanks again for the video

[@slit4659]

I'm 66 and Still Riding my 07 Street glide.... I've been riding all my Life....LOVE IT.

[@freddiemiranda5366]

Addiction is a very sad and bad situation but regardless a hell of a band all the musicians in the ABB were all badass thank you for giving me so much joy and emotions and they are all in heaven playing their asses off.

[@kevinmcnamara2082]

Iconic American music. I’m so glad I lived through these guys. Live at the Fillmore east enough said

[@michaelgibbons1982]

A pretty fair piece, but unfortunately negativity sells - especially in these times. I prefer to focus on what I appreciate about this great band. Awesome, original music and fun memories with like-minded folks seeing them 40+ times along the way.

[@grimjack148]

I saw Gregg solo in Houston, one of his last concerts. His breath was fading, but not his obvious talent.

[@willieboy3011]

Country, Southern Rock, and Blues = Allman Brothers. Duane was best blues guitarist ever, and Dickey Betts was underrated. Man, I miss them.

[@billsmith2212]

I saw them at the Fillmore East . WOW ! I wonder what might have been without all the tragedy . The potential is staggering .

[@Gnofg]

I was there the closing weekend at the Fillmore and 9/19 at Stonybrook. I saw them back up Chicago and Bonnie and Delaney

[@billyandrews4728]

Thank You, guys.

[@interstategar]

I saw Allman Brothers play in Philly at the Spectrum not long after Duane was gone. They sounded exactly like the record and was a very tight band. Very good musicians.

[@dennisadorno6721]

Even with all their ups and downs, The Allman Brothers Band was just a phenomenal band. I think I will queue up Dreams now...

[@brackinsteve]

I love their music ! I really want to be able to play like Duane and and Dicky. They just blazed a trail for that kind of music. I think blue sky is one of the greatest songs ever recorded. I knew there was some drugs I've always heard that Greg ratted out. Most of us probably would have done the same thing under the circumstances. That being said I would have to say that I'm glad so glad that the Lord rescued me from that lifestyle or I would be dead or in jail right now

[@johngomez7314]

Berry should be in latest bass player magazine's top 50. He was a hell of a better bassist than a lot of those people!

[@joleneloveland8911]

He sure had a stage presence and he was on fire.

[@skywoof7]

Truth be told, I love everything the original band did, but of special note, the first song(s) on the Allman's first album, "Don't Want You No More/It's Not My Cross To Bear," which still gets the hair to rise on the back of my neck, and the last cut on the Idlewild South album, "Leave My Blues At Home," are particular faves for me! One of the genuinely great bands of all time!!!

[@starshiptrooper7670]

Love the ABB. Got to shake Gregg's hand at the Nashville book signing. Very down to earth. One of us. RIP to the members no longer with us. Eat A Peach....

[@martinjacobs4272]

Back in 92 I went and seen the ABB perform in pensacola at the barrels here in pensacola FL. man it was everything and more. One way out practically made my big toe shoot up in my boot. And a beautiful ballad called sweet Melissa was a dream come true. It was a small audience of about 150 people at best. I saw the entire show while sitting on a moniter speaker just below gregs Hammond B3 organ it was closer than front row actually. Still got my ticket stubb I knew it would be a special show and it truly was.

[@josephsmith961]

Saw Gregg when he toured with SRV. Best show I've ever seen, with them both backing each other.

[@d181939]

I was at the Saturday early show where about half of the Live At Fillmore album came from - about 12 rows back dead center. Saw them three times at the Fillmore East. This show was probably one of the best shows they ever played. They were not the same after Duance died - I saw them once after he passed and that was it for me.

[@Gnofg]

If you remember they were back up to Johnny Winter at those shows. My friend went Friday and everyone was a walking out on Johnny Winter and Bill Graham reversed the order. I was there on the closing weekend at the late show on Friday and 9/19 at Stonybrook. I did see them with Warren and Derek and they were pretty great.

[@joleneloveland8911]

With the talent Warren Haynes and Derek Trucks, a sober Gregg brought the band full circle. Back to the true sound, as close as he could get it, to Duane's original vision for the band. And hearing the band at that time, they did a damn good job of it! I think Duane, watching from above was totally proud and pleased by it.

[@AdrianEmbrey1979]

Incredible video and edit. Short, concise, and to the point.

[@amerocker]

It was not 1980 but 1978 that guitarist Dan Toler and bassist David Goldflies joined the Allman Brothers Band and first appeared on the _Enlightened Rogues_ record, released in 1979.

[@karenl.davies1681]

Actually they started out with Dickey's band 'Great Southern' and they WERE great.

[@karenl.davies1681]

@Rusell Shaw - To my recollection, Warren was not in Great Southern as a permanent member, rather had sat in on a few shows. Having had an early affiliation with ABB and all their later incarnations I'm sure of this.

[@mikemchugh3073]

A Hollywood snapshot Bio for sure. Made for people unfamiliar with the band and its legacy. As for their true fans who grew up living and breathing their music; we know the whole story and how they were pioneers and truly dedicated to their craft. We've been blessed. Amen to that.

[@freddiemiranda5366]

Amen to that my brother...!

[@fauxbro]

Some real 'holes' in this so called true story of ABB....like no mention of Lamar Williams who replaced the deceased Berry Oakley on bass in 1972 and played w the band for the next few years during their most successful period. Sadly, Williams died at age 34 from lung cancer, believed to be the result of his exposure to Agent Orange while serving in the military in Vietnam

[@williamhoeweler2343]

So glad I seen him in 2003 at riverbend he was at the top of his game with Derek trucks, warren haines,and Susan Tedeschi band

[@TheStompboxer]

William Hoeweler I was there, too. Great show.

[@StephenS-2024]

Riverbend? Cincinnati? I'm right across the river. Missed that show.

[@alsacrime4806]

Derek’s playing is sublime.

[@jimbuck2996]

ABB became nothermore than a cover band after Dickey left. A good band, but a cover nonetheless.

[@StephenS-2024]

@@jimbuck2996 agreed.

[@RikiNewtonMusicianSongwriter]

Really well put together tribute to a great American group - cheers. Rx

[@jackwyatt1218]

Smelled like a mermaid, oh my! A Hot Tuna song comes to mind.

[@sammyscotch9945]

My fav song by jorma and jack

[@paulfrombrooklyn5409]

Keep on Truckin' .... What's that smell like fish, Oh baby!!!

[@brianbullivant4753]

Jack(Casady?)Wyatt She was his Serpent of Dreams.

[@sammyscotch9945]

Good gawd. Hes never smelled it b4 and not after? Hmmm what was he doin or maybe rather not doing w other women??? Besides wth? Did he need to share that? Like Jorma sings "keep on truckin mama, truck my blues away"

[@sammyscotch9945]

@@brianbullivant4753 thanks Brian for mentioning serpent of dreams. I had never heard it until I just now played it. I would figured it to be abt a drug, perhaps crystal meth. In Jormas bio he talked abt shooting it for several yrs. Gosh that sounds nasty even to a rec addict. But it turns out good. Jorma has been sober for yrs and so have I. Ive got Hot Tuna playn and will the rest of the day...fkn hot tuna time

[@WhoWhoandZulu]

Duane and Dickey are both in my Top 5 of All Time ... The Original line up was very Good ... the Guys that go around nowadays and call themselves the Allman Brothers Band aren't so Good .... Cheers Z

[@paulfrombrooklyn5409]

There are no guys nowadays calling themselves the Allman Brothers Band. They called it quits in 2014.

[@douglasnyhof1565]

went to school with Butch's kid Seth... great people. My heart goes out to the family.

[@timothylines3867]

all addictions run deeper in the south.

[@laurencurry4528]

You ain't lying my friend...

[@r.d.sandman6474]

Must be the humidity

[@TheGuitarReb]

"Damn right, where's yo daughter" Ronnie Van Zant.

[@tedschmidt3288]

Poorly done video! Just reciting the tragic aspect of their years and not mentioning "At Fillmore East" concerts which are revered as the greatest live blues/rock performance since the guitar went electric just tells you how shallow this article is. The absolute beauty of the improvisation and emotions Duane and Dickey laid down along with Gregg's original bluesy voice supported by an excellent drums and bass is pure musical magic.

[@chocodiledundee1]

Awesome documentary thank you I do appreciate it 🙏🏼, all the best from Australia 🇦🇺

[@terryneal3314]

My God, what could they have been if Dwayne had not died so early? They were simply amazing without him.

[@cricketking8450]

Love the Allmon brothers music Dewayne was one of the best guitarists in Rock N Roll he died too young GOD bless them all

[@itistime467]

Dewayne aye?

[@JeremyS86]

"My Cross to Bear" great book

[@johannesbecker1969]

"It’s hard to live your life in color, and tell the truth in black and white" G.Allman

[@brianbullivant4753]

That quote is worth remembering. Thanks for sharing it.

[@rigelmoon9030]

We all dreamt of being rock stars when we were young.....In 1964, I turned onto the Beatles as a 10 year old.....I almost made it to Woodstock at 15 living close by in Utica..Had a ride, but no ticket...I later found out it didn't matter, anyway....but, I never regretted it.....actually, I'm glad I didn't go; cause, all my friends came home early and said it was miserable...My parents woulda disowned me, anyway. I love the Allmans...My favorite song? "Whipping Post"..Why? Do I need a reason?

[@MayaAshAnimation]

He use to walk around my highschool here in Savannah

[@flyingburritobro68]

Gave up on this after about 2 and a half minutes when they said Duane have us Midnight Rider. That would be Gregg come on

[@pushrod49]

It also said Gregg's testimony to the Fed's was akin to squealing.....he turned members in so yea, it's akin to squealing. I lost all respect for Greg after that. In those days that was the worst person alive.....a rat.

[@tonymoore9002]

Ha...I did exactly the same thing. I was lucky enough to see Gregg twice in the last couple of years of his life. He still had it. RIP Gregg, Duane, Berry, Butch, and all the others. Not a week goes buy I don't pull out and play one of the old albums. The best.

[@williamludlow3788]

What?

[@trying2bnormal980]

Gave, not have

[@mrabrasive51]

My first concert was Allman brothers in Berkeley. 2 months later Barry died!

[@paulfrombrooklyn5409]

That would be Berry.

[@durangomcmurphy1529]

Ouch . I met Dicky Betts once , nice guy . You would think Life would be a bit more kind to people who give the World music .

[@brianfabre8413]

Warren Haynes ain't no Dickey Betts.

[@scottwilmarth2600]

Thank ghod he ain't.

[@mariaschmidt7637]

The candle that burns twice as bright, burns half as long.

[@bentmller675]

Sometimes getting rich, is a terrible thing.. So much wasted in lack of selfcontrol combined with to much money.

[@songsforsale9937]

Stage fright

[@songsforsale9937]

Stagefright is how addiction starts with many performers

[@joleneloveland8911]

Truth, and personal tragedies that took along time to come to terms with.

[@janicegirlando4528]

Wow you know I had forgotten about Greg having HEP C. . He wrote so many great songs, as did Dicky Betts. 0idn’t get a chance to see them perform in Chicago. Rambling Man was one of songs I was able to sing 🎤 cuz it was sort of in my range.

[@RobertJohnson-lu9vb]

These guys were so great

[@jamesrobert7155]

My uncle looked exactly like Duane, and he could sing and play a version of midnight rider that would make your hair stand up! RIP Uncle Don and Duane Allmon!

[@KadenKilgore]

I would say death followed them even before Duane. Gregg and Duane’s dad was killed when they were just kids. I would highly recommend reading Greg’s autobiography because it’s a great book

[@jaxflfreebird]

Midnight Riders by Scott Freeman is a much better book than Gregg's book. There is really no comparison. I just ordered One Way Out by Alan Paul and there are others I also need to check out. Gregg's book is not well written though. Freeman's book is very well written. If anything he exhaustively quotes sources but he also knows how to tell a good story.

[@KadenKilgore]

jaxflfreebird awesome! I’ll check it out

[@DavidSmith-ss1cg]

@@jaxflfreebird Gregory''s book is more of an overview by a Southern Gentleman than an information-packed expose by a fanatic amateur journalist. Don't read it if you're expecting revelations about girlfriends or fabulous drug stories.

[@jaxflfreebird]

@@DavidSmith-ss1cg Oh wow, you said Gregory, I guess you are a true academic, a true student of Allman lore. I've read both books and I much preferred the book written by an amateur writer. Gregg's book is a ramble at best and his book was a chore to go through. As for which book has fabulous drug stories and knowledge of girlfriends I'll leave that to you. Which book has the most of those revelations? Maybe you would take offense at Freeman calling Gregg Allman a man child at the end of his book for still being hooked on cocaine and other substances. He too was a fan and he was disappointed in Gregg. Gregg's book was mostly Gregg talking to a tape recorder and then it was typed up and turned into a book. It is hardly a literary work. But if you feel you are a more loyal fan and a less judgemental person then prefer his poorly written book to a well written book. And yes, Freeman based a lot of his book on actual KNOWLEDGE of what is truly known about the band, arrests, articles, court cases, stuff Gregg was not going to talk about. Like, take this video, it is full of Allman dirty secrets. Take a transcription of this video, and it would be a better book than what Gregg put together.

[@charlessmoak9677]

Duane's daughter Galadriell, I think is the correct spelling, wrote a book about her father and the ABB ,I really liked it too.Books are always a matter of opinion and the one one percieved better is usually because it fits a preferred perspective. I liked her book as well as the others mentioned.

[@gibby6904]

But damn.....they rocked like no one else could come close! Listen to Fillmore , Peach and A & R studios.......tight and clean.....great great music...

[@alsacrime4806]

Gibby Little Feat 1969-1979 was better, listen to Waiting for Columbus

[@gibby6904]

@@alsacrime4806 ....Ive owned Waiting for Columbus since it was released......I only like Lowell George Little Feat nyself......but not comparing....just saying the ALLMAN Brothers were a fantastic live band...

[@alsacrime4806]

Did you see the dates I quoted? No doubt you only liked the first two ZZ records if any at all.

[@alsacrime4806]

You said that “they rocked like no one else could come close” and yes the Allmans were outstanding but I couldn’t let that one go, no way. Bless.

[@jsphillip60]

@@alsacrime4806 I've owned Waiting For Columbus forever. Little Feat was a great band, but I liked the Allman Brothers Band MUCH more. To each their own, I suppose.

[@williamditomaso6436]

Wish I could have seen the band one more time - I would have loved to have hung out with Greg and warren and the guys , maybe go fishing, tell stories etc etc , yea that would have been nice

[@soyburglar77]

Macon, GA in the house!

[@largewoodenbadger7195]

Jessica and Revival. And Trouble no more......and Seven Turns

[@ichbinvegetarische7471]

Not much co-relation here between the audio and the video. Eg., he's talking about Duane Allman, but you see a picture of the whole band. Or he's talking about a drummer and you see a video of three guitar players.

[@alb.dersame]

I still want to buy a copy of "One way out" by Alan Paul. It was hailed by Rolling Stone, Guitar world, Billboard, and the Wall Street journal as a throuogh account of the band's life. He was answering his own questions on his Facebook page, and was doing book signings in New York etc. You gotta have respect for a guy who answers his own phone. As far as picking a favorite song ? Next to impossible. The world was a better place because of these guys. Fame .. ain't it a bitch !

[@sandylucy3987]

So many rave about Dickie, Read Gregg's book you will see a window to the soul of this man, Dickie yes great guitar player but he was no Duane Allman, or even SRV! Dickie wanted and demanded the Band be about him...It was not about him, it was the Allman Brothers Band for a REASON! Gregg loved all the men he played with and was easy going, but sooner or later to quote SRV "You cannot stay at the party forever" it will kill you!!! Gregg was destroyed by the deaths in his youth...first his father, then his IDOL Duane! People need to think, Gregg was a human with feelings and pain that drove him and his music and we are the receivers of this wonderful music~listen to "I'll Be Holding On" that was Gregg!

[@vossierebel]

Yes... talk! And always remember the great music!

[@charleshill9649]

I bailed out when he used used Midnight Rider as example of Duane's talent and genius. This guy may have read a book but he obviously ain't a peach-head. RIP Duane

[@mitsu7904]

I thought the same thing!

[@wadecooler7496]

Damn, their story was so depressing they needed to put up a suicide prevention hotline at the end.

[@sandystephens6716]

Or we could celebrate their music ...

[@karenl.davies1681]

What's depressing is that most of these so called 'facts' are complete BS. They didn't even pronounce JJJ's last name right.

[@laurencurry4528]

Looks like they did just that. RIP Butch Trucks.

[@derekstocker6661]

So very much talent, so very much sadness....

[@songsforsale9937]

The song Loser by Beck was derived from Midnight Rider. We composed it while in a band together. You could do a story about that. Maybe you already have. I'll check it out.

[@udomatthiasdrums5322]

still love this music!!

[@gaminawulfsdottir3253]

Nothing is revealed, and much is misreported.

[@hondomckee.8232]

The band was never the same after Duane died. He kept them focused. Without him, they drifted.

[@aarond23]

They even left out the story of Twiggs, their road manager, killing a nightclub owner after he wouldn't pay them.

[@bensherman1628]

did y'all know some of duane allmann's phrasing when played guitar was pinned from miles davis

[@alfonzowinkler1781]

Yes once i started to listen to miles davis you could almost hear daunes phrasing exactly

[@brucebrooker3633]

Everything must come from somewhere. You posted that like you were letting us in on a secret.

[@alsacrime4806]

Meh please cite some specific examples of this.

[@bensherman1628]

In memory of Elizabeth reed, Jessica

[@bensherman1628]

Sorry

[@RickMcCargar]

They speak about firing Dickey Betts for being out of control. He used a lot of his money to buy property. It's the reason he's the only one who entered his sixties not broke.

[@yvonnelaurenty6427]

Freddy Miranda: Not all in heaven yet. Dickey, despite some aging health problems, is still here, thank goodness. And he's had a chance to watch his son, Duane, become a fine guitarist. Plays alongside Gregg's a d Berry's son in the current Allman Betts Band. And let's not forget Jaimoe who recently played drums in a 50th year anniversary celebration band.

[@suzyq6406]

I agree, and I never thought other ABB band members gave Dickey credit for resuscitating the band more than once.

[@RickMcCargar]

@@suzyq6406 In Gregg's last book, he gave Dickey a lot of credit. They seem to have come to terms.

[@suzyq6406]

I read Not My Cross To Bear. I love Gregg Allman but I didn’t think he gave DB any credit for keeping them going. After Duane died, GA, somewhat checked out emotionally from life. DB had to take charge. They made peace in the end because Dickey reached out and called to thank Gregg because he started singing Southbound in his shows and saying kind things about Dickey on stage, about a year before he passed. Sad all around. I do think they loved each other, just a dysfunctional relationship.

[@bb57365]

The highs and lows of fame. They were the best.

[@FrogLegs313]

My thought when I heard they had fired Dickie and he was denying that he had a problem was "Dickie, you do realize that Gregg Allman is concerned with how hard your partying has become, don't you? Gregg Allman, Dickie ...... think about that for a bit."

[@mbsnyderc]

This like putting all your failures in a video and leaving out every good thing you ever did.

[@gerryroberts662]

Ramblin' man, i like that song.

[@hd4ms]

Rock, Jazz, Blues, Mushrooms all came together for a little while.

[@mickb44]

live at fillmore a classic concert

[@axelslingerland9920]

It wasn't "a" classic concert, but several of them. Listen to the 1971 Fillmore East Recordings. The full, original shows, from each day they were there, in their complete, unedited form. It's a 6 CD box set, and as such is quite spendy. But you can listen to it on Spotify for free. I picked up a copy on Ebay for $30.

[@gregmccurry9512]

I bought the VHS on e bay for $28.

[@axelslingerland9920]

@88Gibson LesPaul Thanks, but that deal is already done. And even though I am getting close, I don't need a room for all of my CD's just yet. :)

[@sandman93449dm]

I play Hammond...about Gregg Allman's age..I was a working musician...I used to always say there but for the grace of God went I...we used to perform a full set of their songs and we were an originals band...and the audience always just went nuts...what a great band...in spite of their lifestyle...

[@YouVSMeTV]

Man, never ride a motorcycle in Georgia, that's for damn sure.

[@johnpossum556]

Best to keep the motorcycles off road has been my rule.

[@alsacrime4806]

John Possum oh my so very true excellent comment

[@shadowraith1]

Your right Sad And Tragic.

[@sifuanthonytarasca1686]

What about Allen Woody?

[@MisterBeauJanGels]

For one, his death was 2-3 years after he left the band. For another, officially speaking, the autopsy results proved inconclusive. The best bet would be the documentary directed by Mike Gordon (Phish bassist) called Rising Low. One of the last scenes was an interview clip of Jack Casady where he very strongly hints around about drugs. That's probably the closest anyone's come to saying anything about that.

[@tunesmith7437]

Drugs waste Life.