Duane Allman: Artists Who Changed Music

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Duane's legacy lives on in the hands and heart of Derek Trucks!

'Nuff said. Two brothers. One in the top three guitarists who walked this earth. The younger sibling with a voice, and roar, to make you want to hide under the table, not to mention his wonderful song writing ability. Unique brothers that have given us all so much pleasure through their musical ability.

Duane Allman was a very preceptive and charasmatic young man. Whenever Duane spoke, YOU LISTENED!! I miss you man. Wish you were still here. Fly high with the Angels ♥️🦋😢😇

I'm old enough to have seen Duane play three times before he passed......he was my inspiration to learn how to play guitar.....what a special musician......

I never realized (and actually never knew) that Duane Allman died so young. My son will turn 25 in august. In my eyes he's still a kid. It's so hard to imagine that someone like Duane Allman could leave such a legacy in his short life. Unbelievable. ❤️

I too was lucky enough to have been immediately captivated by the Allman Brothers sound in 1969. I was 14 years old and that music changed everything. Went to three Allman Brothers Band concerts in 70 & 71. Duane was always a mesmerizing guitarist live, as he was just bursting with energy and vibe and all that electricity and artistry came out in a sonic torrent. But, he could also bring it down to the most sublimely subtle and delicate levels too. The original Allman Brothers Band definitely captured lightening in a bottle, totally unique sound and an incredible assembly of musicians to deliver it.

When talking about the greatest guitars players of all time, we have to remember that Duane's all ended before his 25th birthday, we could only imagine the heights that he would have taken his skills...RIP Sky Dog, what could have been!

One of the most versatile guitarist ever. Full of passion, fire, and energy

Duane's slide playing influenced me as a kid growing up in the south... I still try to emulate him today. Thank you for remembering one of America's National Treasures.

Duane is the GOAT. Ain't no doubt about it.

I didn't know Duane Allman was such a prolific session guitarist! Mad respect

Duane is in my top 5 for sure, he was just unbelievably good. There's a live version of the Allman Brothers playing Blue Sky, live at Stony brook 1971, and his solo on there is just incredible, one of the absolute best I've ever heard. If you've never heard this version, I highly recommend giving it a listen, it's on youtube

What many people before me posted - this probably the best and mostly accurate videos on the net about my favorite guitarist and band. Brother Duane had to be tickled pink that his legacy has endured and perhaps even grown since 1971. As he once said, "we're doing more than playing music, we're spreading a religion". Amen Brother!

Duane Allman was WITHOUT A DOUBT the best guitar player. He didn't rely on the electronics, etc.,that J.H. and after others did.Tone,melody &techniques-just outright musicianship.ALWAYS MY FAVORITE

Oh, the look on Duane's face, when I asked him if he played the drums. Fond memories of time spent with The Allman Joys, a long long time ago, along Hwy.41 in Lake City Florida.

“Layla” and “At Fillmore East” are two of the all-time greatest albums!

Again I think the best word to describe what people like Duane Allman had is SOUL When this is an ingredient in music it resonates with the listener who is a living soul. The connection is so strong it'll stay with you for the rest of your life.

Great job. I came to tears watching. The Allman Bros music has always stroked something within me my whole life. Like a tuning fork, it vibrated just right.

I come from a music family yet oddly my dad NEVER let me touch his record collection, not once. When I took up drums at age 8 he handed me 'At Fillmore East' and said "Get an education in rhythm.. and you better not scratch it." Huge influence on me, needless to say. Fun fact: Al Di Meola was in the audience during the recording of 'At Fillmore East'