The King is dead. Long live the King.

RIP DA.

NEVER forget Duane or Ronnie Van Zant !

Wail on Skydog!

I still get goosebumps when I hear the searing intro slide guitar licks to Statesboro Blues, and the closing slide licks to Don’t Keep Me Wondering. Duane and the entire Allman Brothers Band were musical trail blazers. Pretty impressive for a bunch of young dudes.

I was only 16 when he passed, but was allready working on Whipping Post,and learning the chops on the rest of the album, man on man, Barry had the heavy duty bass-line, Greg with his ‘bridge” on the B-3, Butch and Jaimo hitting the back beats ( like thunder and lighting), and Dickie pushing and shoving that Les Paul……Duane??…his licks were not of this world.
He , Duane inspired. For this I will always be in debt. Me may only imagine his fire and leadership.

You can never fully appreciate Duane without having lived in the south, his voice on slide guitar was a s unique as anything Hendrix did, he is the other side of the coin. “Hey Jude” was considered the first southern rock song, done on a fluke when wilson Pickett didn’t feel like going into town in the Muscle Shoals area because he didn’t want to get hassled and Duane didn’t want to get hassled for having long hair, so they stayed at Muscle Shoals Sound and came up with that arrangement on their own while hte rest of the band was away. I got to meet Gregg when he did a benefit for Scott Boyer when I roadied for him at The Alabama Theater in 2007, I think it was. The Allman Brother Band are the american stones, not Aerosmith or whomever.

so.you have to be from the south to appreciate Duane?

Stay cool. Anyone can appreciate the awesomeness of Duane’s music. Those of us from the South do feel a special kindred to him.

Eat a peach for peace, man!

RIP Duane Allman!

I am so tired of hearing people say Jimi Hendrix was the best, no one ever gives Duane any credit I think he was better than Hendrix but I don’t think he is the best. You can’t really say someone is the best.

I bought At Filmoore East and I never turned back

RIP Duanne the best slide player ever

A master musician and powerful creator of other worldy sounds that can rip through you but also soothe as well. Hearing him on Layla FORCED me to find out who the heck this guy was. So I backwards discovered The Allman Bros. and Duane that way. Such a shame to lose him at a ridiculouly young age. I read that Jimi knew of him so there was a connection in this life and no doubt in the afterlife.

RIP……Skydog.
I never tire of listening to ABB w/ Duane. We will never know if Duane was better than Jimi because they both died way too soon.

I’m a huge Duane Allman fan, but Blind Willie Johnson is the greatest slide player ever.

I am still passionately and forever will be in this life and any other life a fan, follower, believer and inspired by the Allman Brothers Band – more than any other music I have listened to – from Bach to Zydeco and all stops in between.

Duane was channeling creativity on the spot, in the moment and not a nanosecond behind thought. He truly was a natural, raconteur and a shooting star for all to marvel at. How cool he left so much of himself on tape and vinyl for all of us to listen and re-energize to time and again – when needed, and for fun.

Thanks Duane – I think you lived up to your diary entry ten fold.

See you on the other side amigo!

Paul Burke
Author-Journey Home

Duane–An angelic gifted cat. Nothing I wouldn’t give to hear what he’d have produced–had he not departed so soon. Be at peace brother—we still love you here.

Just that he knew what to leave out–gave it to us screaming from the heavens–tearing the sky open–and likewise had that gentle lyric touch–like you didn’t know he was there but damn sure would have known if he wasn’t. He personified music–music is why God put him here–even though it was for far too brief a time. We miss you brother–more each day. There has never been anyone close since you left us.

Wail on Skydog—no one has come close. I think of you so often–but for sure at this time of year.

You have to love the Skydog, but even he would have to admit that Elmore James is THE KING OF THE SLIDE GUITAR

Jay–He was great but no one approached Duane. He was born to play that style.

DUANE WAS THE MAN, I ENCOURAGE ALL TO READ THE BOOK SKYDOG THE DUANE ALLMAN STORY, THAT MAY NOT BE THE EXACT TITLE OF THE BOOK BUT NONE THE LESS ITS SPECTACULAR, HERE IS TO THE HOPE THAT DUANE AND ELMORE ARE TRADING LICKS IN BOOGIE WOOGIE HEAVEN

Words to live by – The inscription on the great Duane’s Grave marker.

“I love being alive and I will be the best man I possibly can. I will take love wherever I find it and offer it to everyone who will take it. Seek knowledge from those wiser and teach those who wish to learn from me.”

There will never be another like Duane.

RIP Ronnie Van Zant 1-15-48 10-20-77

RIP Howard Duane “Skydog” Allman

11-20-46 10=29-71

THE BEST EVER

howard duane turned the guitar into a percusion/wind instrument with his slide playing. GOD i hope there is still that kind of innovation left in the U.S.A.

King of the Golden Tone Slide guitar. One of a kind. Nobody else before or since even comes close. On his early death, apparently God only wants us to taste Heaven in little slices before he snatches the whole pie away .

That is a beautiful sentiment(God wanting us to taste Heaven in small slices) Never heard it put so well. Duane brings these sentiments out in us doesn’t he?–Julie–your quote from Duane made me cry on this Sunday morning. Where are you from and how long have you been listening to the Skydog?

ever notice the abundance of slide guitar in music after duanes prominence on the scene

I’m from Seatle, Washington and feel a special kindred to Jimi Hendrix.
You can’t feel that if you’re from the south.

Undoubtably the greatest slide player. But don’t forget tha the man could end the strings as well or better than any one else as proven by that tear jerking solo on stormy monday, no other version is even worth listening to.

Every note knocks me to me knees and then picks me up all in one sweeping motion. If it weren’t for Duane my life would not be what it is. And I wouldn’t have had the chance to absorb his music and spill it right back out. May he live on forever!

ok- one more time and i’ll let it go. DUANE ALLMAN-
electric slide
electric fret
acoustic slide
acoustic fret. p.s. check out JIMI “THE SKY IS CRYING” on you tube.[SOLO] OMG!!!!

I can’t believe it’s been 38 years since we lost Duane. He was my inspiration to play the guitar and start a band. He will live forever and was snatched from us way too soon. Today’s music is crap. Nobody plays from the heart. Makes me sad…very sad.
R.I.P my brother, and thanks from the bottom of my heart.

After almost 40 years since his passing, those who knew him speak of him in reverent tones, not only for his unmatched ability, but as much for his charismatic personality & spirit. Saw him play 5 times before he passed. Remember the feelings he brought forth to this day and every time I listen it soothes my soul.Wail on Skydog, truly unique.

Required listening would be the LAFE (live at filmore east) Don’t Keep Me Wonderin’….the beginning notes of this give me goosepimples.

The ongoing legacy of Duane Allman can’t be denied either, their is a very active message board located at http://www.allmanbrothers.com that has brought many Duane fans together….as a MOF, i met my husband through that board. I attribute that to the spirit of Duane still rolling strong….

Peace on you all! RIP Skydog!

Duane Allman was special. I heard him live twice and close up. WHen he played you could not take your eyes off of him. He just mesmerized you; his tone, licks, etc. I really can’t explain it. I know it is just not me because Gary Rossington said the same thing about him when he heard him play live before his band Skynyrd became popular and famous. Long Live the music of Duane Allman! It just don’t get no better than that!