Few experiences in the rock world match the impact of abrasive sliding‘ The answer voiced by Duane Allman in ‘Statesboro Blues’, the opening song of his legendary ‘At Fillmore East’ album. Listening to the guitarist’s sharp phrases for the first time by plucking the strings with a bottle of Coricidin leaves a deep impression on the listeners that cannot be ignored.. Add to this the support of a strong rhythm section, with two drummers (Butch Trucks and Jaimoe) pounding in unison and accompanied by Berry Oakley’s flawless bass; Dickey Betts’s overwhelming voice, between the expressive passages of his guitar and the whispers of Gregg’s Hammond organ, immediately makes the excitement felt. The relentless wall of sound performed live by the multicultural band from Macon (Georgia) left no one indifferent. Following the legendary double album’s release in 1971, Rolling Stone magazine said, “Any comparison with anyone is unnecessary.”
But before classification “best rock band ever” In the United States, the members of the Allman Brothers developed their fierce sound and distinctive style – a delicious syrup based on blues, jazz, country and psychedelia – by living together in brotherhood under the same roof and playing without rest here and there: any self-respecting The real secret of a band. In ‘Duane’s Legacy’ (Lenoir Ediciones) Diego Galván offers a rich biography detailing his origins and extensive – and erratic – career From the fathers of Southern Rock to the countless tragedies the band suffered, especially in their early years; His deep problems with drugs, his endless internal fights and his final farewell in 2014 after a 45-year career.
Third, three months after the release of At Fillmore East disk One of the group’s members, Duane, had a motorcycle accident from which he did not survive.. He was 24 years old and had achieved six-string legend status with his own talents. Deeply despondent, the band decided that the best way to pay homage to Skydog, a nickname born from the collaboration between the guitarist and Wilson Pickett, who dubbed him Skyman (heavenly man) for his gentle character, was to move on. One year and one month later, The bassist crashed his motorcycle into a bus three blocks from the street where the guitarist died. Oakley was also 24 and buried next to his friend and bandmate’s grave in Macon’s Rose Hill Cemetery.
The Allman Brothers Band was founded in 1969 and had lost two of its founding members by 1972.. This dramatic situation could have ended any music project, but while misfortune happened, success smiled upon them. At that time, music and the road offered them the best possible shelter. And they decided to keep going. J.Even at their worst emotional moments, they would triumph with Brothers and Sisters (1973). The best-selling album in the band’s history, featuring gems like Ramblin’ Man, Southbound and the Immortal Jessica, the instrumental song that clears away any dark clouds surrounding the band’s future. However, this happiness was short-lived: In the new status quo of the group, Betts was now the main songwriter, while Gregg, who married Cher and moved to Los Angeles He gave up much of his fame. A storm of accusations follows a federal investigation into related matters Drugs ended with the initial breakup of the Allman Brothers in 1975. The fraternity reunited in 1979 and another split occurred in 1982. Of course, nothing would be like the days of Duane and Berry, but the band was updated with the addition of new blood. as guitarists Warren Haynes and Derek Trucks (Butch’s nephew)and managed to escape, although she left abruptly in 2000 due to Betts’ problems with alcohol and a confrontation with Gregg.
Galván’s generous volume, the only volume in Spanish devoted to the southern group, Allman offers a comprehensive afterword detailing the band’s repertoire, concerts, and recordings throughout its forty-five-year existence, as well as the solo discography of each member who has become part of the family. A true piece of jewelery as it couldn’t be any other way. the greatness of the unattainably masterful Allman Brothers.