I hate when they brand them souther rock. Yes they are southern and it’s rock but not southern rock. They’re on a much higher level than all the Molley Hatchet’s.
My older brother's friend knew them. I didn't believe him until I met him at a show and he had an all-stage pass. I got a ride on Greg's motorcycle but didn't meet him.
Great musician all around. His book tells the long story of him trying to get sober which he finally did. His songwriting and singing are just superb! And no slouch on organ or guitar! RIP Greg.
I was so jealous of my brother who worked security for the Allman brothers band. I was only 14 at the time...but of all the bands he did security for, it was The Allman brothers band I wanted to see the most. 😊 He said Greg was a nice down to earth guy. I still have a couple of their albums. R.I.P. Greg ! 😊
its the bass that has to complete the phrase, like its on a loop, Dusty was the KING of the one handed loops, he used 3 fingers, each one slightly modulates the next to make it sound as if its out of phase every 3rd beat, he really was master, whether or not he got it from John Bonham on Kashmir well never know now will we, same thing tho.. so much in tops music so many miss, they have that Hendrix type of approach with all that hidden "theory" lololo .. they were good friends so maybe they played off one another who knows? musicians were very open in the day, very open, well most of em, not all, you had your henleys and kiss type bands but most the real good bands were magical for this very reason they shared ideas and techniques, and remained very open to idea's subject, content read a lot about music in general, just cuz you play rock or metal doesn't mean that's all you want to know, there is a lot of general music that applies or may apply if you are open talented and try, Jimi knew this, Dusty knew this why they read so much on music, old music, modern, everything they could get their hands on, uses what you can disregard the rest right.. you can live 100 life times and never know a fraction of all music has to offer, for a young species we've barely touched the tip of the iceberg.. the worst thing one can do is get stuck in a rut, a genre style or fashion..
I’ve rode down Hillcrest Avenue so many times to this day. We walked thur Rosehill Cemetery back in October, when we were teens in the 70’s we’d sit on Elizabeth Reeds grave and smoke a dobbie but my best memory is meeting Gregg at a jam session at a home on Rocky Creek Road in Macon!!
Honestly, Gregg Allman is severely, hell I would go as far as saying criminally, under rated as a lyricist, a vocalist and a musician. Amazing blues voice
Hearing how Greg found the title to his song, Melissa, reminds me a lot of how Carol Connors found a line to a different song, that was also terribly in need of finishing. And, that had her pouring over it, until she did. At least, that's what it said in an article I read somewhere, several decades ago. What she had so far was, "Come show me your kindness, "In your arms I know..." Somewhere in there is where it ended. Although she wanted to use the first part, it just wasn't working. I want to say that what happened was in a diner, a gas station, or a grocery store. It was a long time ago. Anyway, someone came up to the counter, maybe even pointed at some directions or a map, and said, "I need to find this. Find THIS". When her brain latched onto it, there it was. The rest of the line: "Come show me your kindness In your arms I know I'll find this". I don't know about anyone else, but, I consider it one of the most stirring and romantic stanzas of lyrics I've ever heard. When you hear the music and lyrics together, I think it sets a mood that's very clear. BTW, this comes from a frustrated song writer, who will never hear a piece of my music outside a few garage bands.
My older brother had their albums. I would look at the album jackets and we would talk as the music played. I was 11 my brother 16. My brother died unexpectedly two years ago. Hearing the soulful sound of Gregg’s voice now is gut wrenching and also bittersweet. It takes me back to happy times. When you lose a sibling the pain is always there. When Gregg said they took him into the chapel….I felt that because I also experienced that.
I use to love this show. I'd get mad if I slept late. An hour and a half every Sunday morning. ☕🎸🎹🎵🎶 Even had a girlfriend for a few years that made it part of her routine as well. They've changed. Can't even follow their RU-vid channel. Anyway, back then it was just modern chit chat and art. It was beautiful.
Last piece of new vinyl I ever bought was I’m no angel then they quit making albums I think a few new bands found the love of vinyl and put out albums and that’s great vinyl should never die just like Greg Allman should have never died none of the really great ones should
I wonder if these famous singers, etc. realize that people they have never met are praying for their salvation in Jesus Christ. So very happy and thankful when you see results in their lives. Praise God for his goodness.
I have enjoyed watching and listening to this in depth and insightful video so very, very much. A splendid job of capturing the essence of some of the greatest rocking blues artists of all time. I woke up one morning, out of the blue with the song I'm No Angel running clear through my mind to start the day. I don't know why, but caused me to look back and really, really appreciate what fine artist all of them were. Thank you for creating this great video!
