John Hammond Earlier This Year:
"I’m going to Holland and France for some solo shows and some shows with Duke Robillard. After that I’ll be back in the States, opening up some shows for The Allman Brothers. I knew Duane before he formed the band; he was a fantastic player, the best for that single note electric standard tuning style. He’d sit me down and be like "show me that again" (laughs). Then he formed the band and they actually opened some shows for me in their early days."
He's back from Europe; don't know about tour dates with Allmans, though.
Duane was a sideman in Muscle Shoals, and played on two tracks of Hammond's 1969 album "Southern Fried." Seeing him open for the ABB would be fantastic.
He's back from Europe; don't know about tour dates with Allmans, though.
Duane was a sideman in Muscle Shoals, and played on two tracks of Hammond's 1969 album "Southern Fried." Seeing him open for the ABB would be fantastic.
posted by ss at 4:18 PM
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I saw part of an interview the other night on CMT, where they were featuring a special on 'Southern Rock'. Ironically, it was stated that Charlie Daniels, when first starting out, was greatly influenced by The Allman Bros.
Had no idea Duane was a contributor for Muscle Shoals! Thanks for the info, I'll have to pick up that album.
Hey, if you get any tour dates for ABB, please post them here, or give us a link. I would love to see them with Duane as lead man.
I saw the ABB in Jackson in 1972, after Duane was killed. But it was only a few months before Berry Oakley was killed, so I did get to see him. Also saw them a few years later at the Superdome with Charlie Daniels, Wet Willie and Marshall Tucker Band. Great concert, what little I remember:)
By the way, I saw that show to, I DVR'd it. Great stuff.
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