I too am an early ABB fan. Nothing and I mean nothing compares to At Fillmore East and Eat a Peach. The Allmans were a completely different band up to and including Brothers and Sisters when in my opinon the remnants of the original magic faded away.
Yes the newer iterations of the band are comprised of extremely competent musicians. But the magic is gone. The innovative slide work of Duane, the interplay between he and Dickey, the jazz like subtleties of JJ and Butch and the underpinnings of Greg all propelled by Berry. These guys were innovators, exploring new territory and creating a new genre all at the same time.
No band accomplished what they had in such a short period of time. Duane was the leader and after his loss it was obvious the band was a shadow of its former self after Brothers and Sisters. So I agree with Garebear. I saw them many times in my youth, including Watkins Glen. Even without Duane they out shown both the Dead and Band.
Duane was a genious when it came to slide. He is even credited with coming up with those famous opening licks in Layla.
A good read about Duane and the band is Skydog by Randy Poe.
Best
Dave
Yes the newer iterations of the band are comprised of extremely competent musicians. But the magic is gone. The innovative slide work of Duane, the interplay between he and Dickey, the jazz like subtleties of JJ and Butch and the underpinnings of Greg all propelled by Berry. These guys were innovators, exploring new territory and creating a new genre all at the same time.
No band accomplished what they had in such a short period of time. Duane was the leader and after his loss it was obvious the band was a shadow of its former self after Brothers and Sisters. So I agree with Garebear. I saw them many times in my youth, including Watkins Glen. Even without Duane they out shown both the Dead and Band.
Duane was a genious when it came to slide. He is even credited with coming up with those famous opening licks in Layla.
A good read about Duane and the band is Skydog by Randy Poe.
Best
Dave