Posted on 05/22/2009 11:15:46 PM PDT by pissant
The Allman Brothers Band [ tickets ] is in the midst of a 40th anniversary tour that got underway earlier this month with a handful of shows that featured a rotating roster of special guests.
Following the tour's two-night opener (5/12 & 5/13) in Oakland, CA, the group hit the Gorge Amphitheater in George, WA, for a show that also featured The Dead and The Doobie Brothers. A subsequent two-night stand in Los Angeles featured a surprise visit from Tom Petty and bandmates Benmont Tench and Mike Campbell, who joined the Allmans on night one (5/19) at the Greek Theater for renditions of Bob Dylan's "It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry" and "Highway 61 Revisited," according to a press release. That same show also featured a guest appearance from Bruce Willis, who played harmonica on "You Don't Love Me" and "Southbound."
On night two in LA (5/20), Susan Tedeschi, wife of Allman Brothers Band guitarist Derek Trucks, joined her husband's group on stage to perform "Little by Little" and a cover of Bob Marley's "I Shot the Sheriff," the latter of which also featured Marley's son, Ziggy Marley.
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He was.
I didn’t understand the “collaboration” comment either.
BTW: over the years he has used Dick, Dicky, Dickey and Richard Betts.
His given name is Forrest Richard Betts.
I think he’s currently using Dickey with the “e”.
The first rock concert I ever attended was at Roosevelt Stadium in Jersey City, NJ in the early 70’s.
Acts in order of appearance:
Frank Marino and Wishbone Ash
Mountain
Johnny Winter
Alice Cooper.
A month later I saw the Allman Brothers at the same venue. It was their “Brothers and Sisters” tour.
Yes. My son and his girl went to a Alman Bros. concert becaue they loved the old music I had of the band. Totally disappointed. Not the same band in any way.
I hold the Allman Bros trump card.....we were at the Friday night half of the “Live at the Fillmore East” session....thirty-five plus years ago.
you win!
Actually, in the interest of full disclosure, I had no idea who they were. See, there was this girl...she needed a ride...I had a car....
Gregg Allman - Come And Go Blues - acoustic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T75YklbUXj8&feature=PlayList&p=C16FFD90457204BE&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=12
Great night and great fun..
Butch Trucks gave me my copy of Eat A Peach :) He was visiting my brother about a sire for his horse. I was in my teens and a bit gaga...lol
That's as it should be.
One should see his own wife many more times than he sees the Allman Brothers. :)
That's as it should be.
One should see his own wife many more times than he sees the Allman Brothers. :)
Why yes!
Warren Haynes - hardest working man in the business. Been saying it for years. He played with Phil Lesh's band and the Allman's and Gov't Mule ALL AT THE SAME TIME. I have no idea how he balances the work load - I just know he rocks.
The 40th tour ought to be a good show. Haynes and Trucks are amazing and Susan Tedici usually sings a couple of great songs.
Hey wardaddy - I bet you had Gregg's back brawlin with the boys
Well, my sentiment was the same. He’s been back to El Paso twice and I haven’t gone either time.
I find it funny, most of the people that sport the Che shirts would be the first to go. Useful idiots.
Thats cool, I’ve always liked Michael McDonald’s voice. Not sure why, as I usually like the harder rock or more country stuff.
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