suites Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Listening to the SUNY 71 show --- that Blue Sky is definitely something. It's great to hear Duane speaking after the tune ---- of course it goes into Stormy Monday -- which should be the theme song for the band. Had my family over today - they were all cool with the Allman Brothers Band theme.I think blue sky was only played live a few times with Duane. Only version I ever heard. Love it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted May 30, 2017 Author Share Posted May 30, 2017 I hope he had his affairs in order. He left behind a lot of ex-wives and kids who will be trying to figure things out. I guess he married again not too long ago. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jw harding Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Interview with hGregg's manager/attorney. Seems like they did a pretty good job of putting his affairs in order the last few years after much neglect: https://t.co/WH7iVMvTsW It will be interesting to see what comes out of the Allmans vault eventually. They were such a dysfunctional business for so long. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NoJ Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 I saw the Allman Bros a few times in the late 80s/early 90s. I recall their 1989 show at Poplar Creek was really good. When the first few notes of Whipping Post rumbled out, the place went ape shit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jw harding Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Was listening to a Duane era Whipping Post the other day, think it was from the Fillmore East box set. Amazing playing. Heard a tease of Hot Lanta, Liz Reed, probably some other tunes in there. The ending of the song was a solid 5 minutes, like a whole other suite of music. Just amazing, no one could end a song like the Allmans. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
winterland121072 Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 god rest his soul... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Srj6DuCK-wM Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mountain bed Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 no one could end a song like the Allmans.Indeed. They were the best ever at that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
worldrecordplayer Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Warren talks Gregg with David Fricke of RS. http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/warren-haynes-on-gregg-allmans-influence-struggles-and-legacy-w484716?utm_content=buffere5048&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted May 31, 2017 Author Share Posted May 31, 2017 I was reading an interview with Devon this morning. I have been through what he has been through. I can't imagine someone calling me up and asking me to talk about it. Fame is a funny thing. I generally do not pay any mind to the offspring of rock stars. But I saw this video of Devon doing Midnight Rider from 2009. He seemed to be pretty good at what he was doing. Whoever is writing the articles about Gregg's death needs to do some research. He keeps referring to Gregg as "Ramblin' Man". I wonder if this will be some shows that Bear taped: Also on the near-term docket is a package featuring multiple shows by the original Allmans lineup at the Fillmore West in San Francisco. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted June 9, 2017 Author Share Posted June 9, 2017 Nice interview with Derek: Derek Trucks Reflects on Gregg Allman. . . Has anybody reached out to you to say, "We're going to put the Allmans back together in some form"?I've heard rumors about a show or something. If it's a show for Gregg and his legacy, that's a different thing. If it's anything beyond a show, I would think the intention would be wrong. You can't have the Allman Brothers without Butch Trucks and Gregg Allman. Those are just irreplaceable spirits. And you can't have an Allman Brothers gig without an Allman brother. I've heard people try to argue that you can, but I'm not buying it. If Duane's not there, Gregg certainly better be there. There are a few bands out there right now that are using names that maybe shouldn't be. That's another discussion.How would you describe Gregg's legacy?I don't think there's a singer, especially in the South, that's not directly influenced by him. Some of those songs, man – you try to find a contemporary of his where the music is comparable, and most of it just doesn't hold up. You stack a few of those tunes, whether it's "Please Call Home" or "Dreams" or "Ain't Wasting Time No More." That's about as good as it gets.I've heard all these tributes to Gregg, and people singing "Midnight Rider" and some of these other tunes, but every time I hear it, I'm like, "Yep, next!" I appreciate the sentiment, but you just can't top that shit. They really don't make that version of human beings very often any more. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Man, that was a good interview. Glad he mentioned Dickey and Jaimoe. Trucks and Haynes definitely has been through a lot over the past few months with Butch/Gregg/Hampton. I wonder who he is talking about about the whole "There are a few bands out there right now that are using names that maybe shouldn't be. That's another discussion" bit? I also wonder why people care about such things. (damn page break -- Derek Trucks interview) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted June 9, 2017 Author Share Posted June 9, 2017 Well - it is insulting. I wonder who wants to do that (with regards to ABB). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 There was a kerfluffle between Densmore v Krieger & Manzarek a while back about using "The Doors" but I think that was well over 10 years ago. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted June 9, 2017 Author Share Posted June 9, 2017 Yea - John sued the guys. Here is a connection for you - Berry Oakley Jr.'s mother is Julia who was married to John. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jw harding Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Man, that was a good interview. Glad he mentioned Dickey and Jaimoe. Trucks and Haynes definitely has been through a lot over the past few months with Butch/Gregg/Hampton. I wonder who he is talking about about the whole "There are a few bands out there right now that are using names that maybe shouldn't be. That's another discussion" bit? I also wonder why people care about such things. (damn page break -- Derek Trucks interview)The Doobie Brothers? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 (edited) I guess he is talking about bands like Lynyrd Skynyrd, etc ----- for some reason bands like Dead & Company came to mind, which I don't think what was he was talking about - in hindsight. With the Doors situation - if I thought about it, i suppose I would have stood with Densmore. Ha - i go over to the hoffman board and the 2nd topic is "Lynyrd Skynyrd. How they destroyed their legacy." Edited June 9, 2017 by calvino Quote Link to post Share on other sites
suites Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Here is a bunch that are basically tribute acts: SkynyrdBlackfootKansasForeignerYes (2 going around now)Eagles (guess they are doing a few shows)Dead & Co. Chicago Pretty much 90% of the "classic rock" bands still touring I remember when there was like 4 acts going around saying they were the platters Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 ^Right, but the Dead dudes at least are not calling themselves the Grateful Dead. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
opsopcopolis Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 I assumed he meant D&C as well Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jw harding Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 I assumed he meant D&C as wellCan't see Derek talking shit about anything Oteil is involved in. I don't care for Dead and Corp., but you have to give them credit for not using the GD name. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shug Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 I wonder who he is talking about about the whole "There are a few bands out there right now that are using names that maybe shouldn't be. That's another discussion"My guess is Skynryd. Its in the Southern rock genre and they have one original member, one of the three main guitarists. And I think part of his point is that there should never again be a band calling itself The Allman Brothers Band now that Greg is gone. I agree with him. In my opinion, there is no Boston without the great and mighty voice of Brad Delp. That is probably not even on Derek's radar but I think his statement applies to the current touring band calling itself Boston. I doubt he's talking about Dead and Co or versions of the Dead without Garcia, but its possible he is. Three original members and one of them is one of the two lead vocalists and main songwriters. And, as others noted, they also aren't calling it the Grateful Dead, so that also does not really fit Derek's statement. Chicago still has one of the three original lead vocalists and all three of the original horn section, which has always been a defining part of their sound. I'm OK with that band calling itself Chicago. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
opsopcopolis Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Can't see Derek talking shit about anything Oteil is involved in. I don't care for Dead and Corp., but you have to give them credit for not using the GD name. Yeah, I hadn't thought about that Quote Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Speaking of a ABB show without an Allman - now listening to the last night of the 2012 Beacon run, that Gregg missed due to health issues. Bruce Katz is on the keys. One of the few live release that I bought from this run - the other was the show with Nels. This show was definitely well played. I can't remember if they offered people their money back or not. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jw harding Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Speaking of a ABB show without an Allman - now listening to the last night of the 2012 Beacon run, that Gregg missed due to health issues. Bruce Katz is on the keys. One of the few live release that I bought from this run - the other was the show with Nels. This show was definitely well played. I can't remember if they offered people their money back or not. There were a few Allmans shows without Gregg those last few years. Musically they looked pretty cool if you're into the more jammed out stuff and special guests. Would be a bummer if you made the trip to the Beacon for a show or two and he was gone though. Butch missed a few shows towards the end as well, but I don't think that was much of an issue. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 I saw a show where Jaimoe was sidelined with a back problem. I forget who sat in for him. Is there any member of the ABB that never missed a show during their tenure? We know Gregg, Dickie, Butch, and Jaimoe all missed shows. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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