Guest Book

If you guys recall, there was somespeculation last year that this year would be "it".Rumors had Butch hurting and unable to continue to tour, and even Butch himself hinted something would be coming down the pike for this year. But we are seeing the last leg of this year's tour come down to the end, and no mention of if this is the last year, yada yada. I only mention it because overall, the reviews for this year have been very good. And crowd size has been as good as previous tours....agreed? We talk about this every year, i.e. what the future will be. I hope the Band gives it another year. This year was good and did not hear or read any credible bad press. So, here is to the Brothers! Hope you guys stay healthy and happy and enjoy playing. You know, I have to admit something. And its going to rub some the wrong way (like duh if I say "boo" it rubs some the wrong way), but you just have to think about the big picture for a second. SOOOOOO many bands the age of the Allman Brothers that are touring today are, for the most part, tribute bands. I'm not going to pick on LS but can we say vegas show here. But think about it. Was the ABB headed for the same demise??? On the one hand, if Dickey had stayed, no band or at least no new writing. In comes Warren, and all of a sudden, the set list totally transforms. Now, I will raise my hand and be the FIRST to admit I miss certain tunes that Dickey totally owns with his playing, but, in hindsight, did the entrance of Warren keep this Band from falling into the black hole of county fairs and otherwise crappy gigs? In my opinion, I can see a kernal of truth in that. Point? Business. Coke changes its product, GM changes body styles, clothes style change and we all accept that. Should music fall into that same sort of thinking. Well, it does in some respect with some acts, but some bands do not even want to go there. I realize there were other issues with Dickey, but in the final analysis, did the Band not only save itself, but recreated itself at the same time? Think about it.