Allman Brothers Band facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
The Allman Brothers Band
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.A. |
| Genres | Southern rock, blues rock, folk rock, hard rock, blues |
| Years active | 1969–1976, 1978–1982, 1989–present |
| Labels | Capricorn, PolyGram, Arista, Epic, Sanctuary |
| Associated acts | Gov't Mule, The Dead, The Derek Trucks Band, Derek and the Dominos, Hour Glass, Great Southern, Sea Level |
| Members | Gregg Allman Butch Trucks Jai Johanny "Jaimoe" Johanson Warren Haynes Marc Quiñones Oteil Burbridge Derek Trucks |
| Past members | Duane Allman Dickey Betts Berry Oakley Chuck Leavell Lamar Williams Dan Toler David Goldflies David "Frankie" Toler Mike Lawler Allen Woody Johnny Neel Jack Pearson Jimmy Herring |
The Allman Brothers Band was a famous American southern rock band. They started in 1969 in Jacksonville, Florida. The original members were Duane Allman (slide guitar), Gregg Allman (vocals, organ), Dickey Betts (guitar), Berry Oakley (bass guitar), Butch Trucks (drums), and Jai Johanny "Jaimoe" Johanson (drums).
The band became very popular in the 1970s. Sadly, in 1971, Duane and Berry passed away in separate accidents. Even after these losses, the band continued to make music. They released many more albums and hit songs. Some of their most famous songs include Ramblin' Man and Jessica.
The Allman Brothers Band is known for mixing blues, rock, and jazz music. They were also famous for their long, exciting live performances. Rolling Stone magazine recognized their importance. They ranked the band as 52nd on their list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time in 2004. The band continued to tour and make music for many years.
Discography
The Allman Brothers Band released many albums during their career. Here are some of their studio albums:
- The Allman Brothers Band (1969)
- Idlewild South (1970)
- At Fillmore East (1971)
- Eat a Peach (1972)
- Brothers and Sisters (1973)
- Win, Lose or Draw (1975)
- Enlightened Pogues (1979)
- Reach for the Sky (1980)
- Brothers of the Road (1981)
- Seven Turns (1990)
- Shades of Two Worlds (1991)
- Where it All Begins (1994)
- Peakin' at the Beacon (2000)
- Hittin' the Note (2003)
Images for kids
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"The Big House", seen here in 2009: The band lived at the house in the early 1970s.
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Gregg Allman on the band's 1975 tour
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Keyboardist Chuck Leavell began contributing to the band in 1973.
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Guitarist Warren Haynes, seen here in the late 1990s, joined the band for their second reunion.
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The band's 2009 residency at New York's Beacon Theatre was considered a career highlight.
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Derek Trucks joined in 1999 and became the band's youngest member.
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Guest appearances during the "Beacon Run" were common. Here Eric Clapton joins the band in March 2009 to play songs from 1970's Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs, which had featured Duane Allman.
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See also
In Spanish: The Allman Brothers Band para niños
