The Allman Brothers Band formed in Macon, Georgia. The eponymous siblings hailed from Nashville, drummers Butch Trucks and Jai Johnny Johanson were from Florida and Mississippi, respectively, and second guitarist/vocalist Dickey Betts was born in West Palm Beach. Maybe this is how the group so effortlessly mastered, you could even say designed, southern rock as we know it. They assembled the most diverse group of white, Christian, long-haired southerners possible.
Though known for their interminable jams, which are either tedious or awesome, depending on how stoned you are, the group possessed some sharp songwriting skills. Many of their most memorable pop hits came courtesy of Betts. The Florida-born guitarist composed "Ramblin' Man," "Jessica," and "Blue Sky." After the 1971 death of lead guitarist Duane Allman, Betts assumed more leadership of the group, and was the driving creative force behind the classic album Eat a Peach.
Betts was booted from the band in 2000 after years of conflict with Gregg Allman. He continues to tour and remind people of who he is.
TODAY'S RECOMMENDATION: "Blue Sky" by the Allman Brothers Band
AVAILABLE ON: Eat a Peach; iTunes
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