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Happy Birthday Duane Allman!

November 20, 2010 By GuitarDaddy

Duane AllmanHoward Duane Allman (November 20, 1946 – October 29, 1971) was an American lead guitarist, co-founder of the southern rock group The Allman Brothers Band, and respected session musician. He is best remembered for his brief but influential tenure in that band, expressive slide guitar playing, and formidable improvisational skills.

A sought-after session musician both before and during his tenure with the band, Allman performed with such established stars as King Curtis, Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, and Herbie Mann.

His contributions to the 1970 album Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs by Derek and the Dominos went on to become a part of Rock history.

In 2003, Rolling Stone magazine ranked Allman at #2 in their list of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time, second only to Jimi Hendrix.

His tone (achieved with a Gibson Les Paul and a 50-watt Marshall amplifier) was named one of the greatest guitar tones of all time by Guitar Player.

Happy Birthday Duane!

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Comments

  1. francis l. vena says

    November 21, 2009 at 12:56 pm

    The late great brother Duane will allways be the greatest slide guitarist and above
    all a true virtuoso in concert. He played wirh many great artists in the studio. His
    historic guitar work with EC on Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs can not
    be duplicated. Duane was a pure spirit when playing his ax. He was the
    Buddha of the guitar and mastered the TAO of playing and jamming. His
    legacy can not be underestimated and he shuold be recognized by the
    Rock and Roll Hall of the Fame and The Grammy Foundation.

    Long Live The Brother Duane

    eat a peach for peace

    • GuitarDaddy says

      November 21, 2009 at 3:01 pm

      You have spoken the truth – thanks Frank.

  2. kristen says

    January 26, 2011 at 7:31 pm

    Great photo AND my boyfriend made that guitar strap ……………

    • GuitarDaddy says

      January 27, 2011 at 10:20 am

      WOW~!! Tell me more! -GuitarDaddy

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