Despite hard times, Gregg Allman cherishes memories
By Doug Pullen Newhouse News Service 29 August 2004 – St. Paul Pioneer Press After Duane Allman’s Oct. 29, 1971, death in a motorcycle crash, the band that bears his and brother Gregg’s last name refused to perform on one particular day each month. “It was about four years after he died that we would […]
Allmans Show Why They’re Legendary
by Christopher Blagg 22 August 2004 – The Boston Herald Torrential downpours aren’t exactly the ideal weather conditions for an outdoor concert. Despite severe thunderstorm warnings and bucketloads of tailgate-dampening rain, the Allman Brothers Band managed to uplift their soggy loyal crowd last night at the Tweeter Center. After more than 35 years of touring, […]
Allman Band Gives Muscular, Legend-Worthy Performance
by James A. Karis II 23 August 2004 – Worcester Telegram & Gazette MANSFIELD – The stars of the show weren’t named Allman, but that didn’t keep the Allman Brothers Band from delivering a blistering 2- 1/2 hours of southern-steeped blues Saturday night at the Tweeter Center. Backed by a three-man percussion section, dueling guitarists […]
If You Thought You Knew Allmans, Think Again
23 August 2004 – The Patriot Ledger Now celebrating its 35th anniversary, the Allman Brothers Band is the finest it’s been. Keyboardist and lead vocalist Gregg Allman – healthier and singing better than he has in a decade – must be proud. He is able to look at his namesake band like a knowing sage, […]
Remembering Duane
The Asbury Park Press 22 August 2004 By Mark Voger Staff Writer “When he died, a piece of me went with him.” So says photographer Jim Marshall of guitarist Duane Allman in his glossy new book of photography, “Jim Marshall: Proof” (Chronicle Books). Marshall has photographed many an album cover, including 1971’s “At Fillmore East,” […]
The Allmans’ Long and Winding Road
By Eric R. Danton, Courant Rock Critic 19 August 2004 – The Hartford Courant THE ALLMAN BROTHERS are at Oakdale Sunday. The band consists of, from left: Gregg Allman, Butch Trucks, Jaimoe, Derek Trucks, Warren Haynes, Oteil Burbridge and Marc Quinones. The Tex-Mex band Los Lonely Boys recently canceled plans to open for the Allman […]
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Allman Brothers Bring New, Old into Harmony
By Jim Lundstrom, Post-Crescent staff writer 19 July 2004 – The Post-Crescent Hey, let’s party like it’s 1969. Extended jams played to a psychedelic light show, spontaneous outbreaks of hippie dancing and a sweet, pungent aroma hanging over it all — you could be excused if you thought you were having a flashback at The […]
Allman Brothers Band & Lynyrd Skynyrd Tour Together for Special Limited Dates
First Time in History These Legendary Acts Hit the Road Together Due to an overwhelming demand from their audiences, the Allman Brothers Band and Lynyrd Skynyrd will tour together for the first time this fall at seven performances. These concerts will run from October 1 in Raleigh, NC through October 10 in San Antonio, TX, […]
Allman Brothers in Top Form
By Jim Lundstrom, Post-Crescent staff writer 15 July 2004 — The Post-Crescent It was good to hear Gregg Allman laugh. The first laugh came upon mention that people are saying the current two-guitar lineup seems to be approaching the greatness of the original band. Allman let a good-ole laugh roll out and said, “People are […]