I remember reading the review in the old "Stereo Review" magazine (could have been "Audio"). The reviewer summarized by saying: "The Allman Brothers may not play traditional blues but they play blues the way I like it". Intrigued me enough to buy the record. The rest is history.
I saw them at Roosevelt University’s "Auditorium Theater" in Chicago on their first tour (around 1970). All band members were present and gave one heck of a show.
I remember being disappointed that Greg was seated behind his Hammond as my imagination pictured him standing at the mike writhing with tortured emotion (ala Joe Cocker-ish). Duane was playing the efficient front-man (when not shredding) and bass player Barry Oakley looked totally paranoid for some reason (like he’d never played in front of people).
Some neighborhood boys who were along were lucky enough to score front row center seats but I was happy with my 20 something row as I was sitting next to the girl of my dreams. Yes, quite a night...
I saw them at Roosevelt University’s "Auditorium Theater" in Chicago on their first tour (around 1970). All band members were present and gave one heck of a show.
I remember being disappointed that Greg was seated behind his Hammond as my imagination pictured him standing at the mike writhing with tortured emotion (ala Joe Cocker-ish). Duane was playing the efficient front-man (when not shredding) and bass player Barry Oakley looked totally paranoid for some reason (like he’d never played in front of people).
Some neighborhood boys who were along were lucky enough to score front row center seats but I was happy with my 20 something row as I was sitting next to the girl of my dreams. Yes, quite a night...