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Eric Clapton and Duane Allman found a connection that went beyond guitar
By Christopher Scapelliti Published
The co-writer of many 'Layla' tracks sheds light on the symbiotic relationship between the two guitarists

Derek Trucks on the musician and instrument that made him a better slide player
By Phil Weller Published
One player in particular had as much impact on his sound as Duane Allman and Elmore James

Duane Allman wanted his first electric guitar back. Delaney Bramlett refused to hand it over
By Christopher Scapelliti Published
The Allman Brothers guitarist had pawned his cherry-red ’59 Gibson Les Paul Junior years earlier — only to discover that his friend had ended up with it

Don Felder on the moment Duane Allman showed him how to play slide guitar
By Gary Graff Published
The former Eagles guitarist recalls how encounters with Allman, Stephen Stills and Bernie Leadon reshaped his entire approach to guitar

”We need to make a live album.” Dickey Betts and Gregg Allman reveal the complete story behind rock’s definitive live album
By Alan Paul Published
Fifty years on this definitive album remains the gold standard of blues-based rock and roll.

Gregg Allman said he spent his life trying to impress his brother, Duane
By Phil Weller Published
A new documentary uncovers the intense sibling dynamic that fueled the group’s rise — from fighting over a guitar to reaching rock stardom

“For a minute he thought, ‘They just both died tonight.’” Gregg Allman nearly died the same night Duane was killed, a new documentary reveals
By Elizabeth Swann Published
A harrowing account in Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul details how a heroin overdose nearly claimed both Allman brothers on the same night in 1971.

Charlie Starr on jamming with Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield and Slash
By Lee Marlow Published
The Blackberry Smoke guitarist recalls an afternoon with Metallica — and an early career meet-up with his boyhood hero

“We were really limited onstage.” Eric Clapton on the group he said achieved what Cream could not
By Christopher Scapelliti Published
Jack Bruce said Clapton had doubts about Cream from the start. “I remember him saying, ‘This is a good recording band, but it will never be a good live band.’”
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