A new box set celebrating The Allman Brothers Band’s 50-year career will be released February 28th. Trouble No More: 50th Anniversary Collection features 61 tracks including live performances and rarities in a deluxe 10-LP set, available on limited edition orange and red splatter vinyl or standard black vinyl. The release will also be available as … Continue reading Allman Brothers Band: Massive 50th Anniversary Box Set Includes Previously Unreleased Tracks, Rarities and More →

Just before Christmas in 1988, Warren Haynes and a few friends took the stage at a small (now-defunct) rock club in Asheville, NC called 45 Cherry. The 28-year old guitar prodigy was a still weeks away from being asked to join the reuniting Allman Brothers Band and six years from forming his current band, Gov’t … Continue reading Watch: Dave Grohl Joins Warren Haynes at the 30th Annual Christmas Jam →

The Red Hot Chili Peppers paid homage to Jimi Hendrix on Saturday night with their cover of his 1967 hit, “Purple Haze”. The SoCal rockers performed a short, seven-song set as part of the annual Silverlake Conservatory of Music Gala – a charity event which, this year, was held in honor of record exec Mo … Continue reading Watch The Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Cover of Jimi Hendrix’s “Purple Haze” →

Dickey Betts, founding member and guitarist of the Allman Brothers Band, has been hospitalized following an accident at his Florida home on Monday evening. The news was shared on Betts’ official Facebook account and website. Betts was in the yard playing with the family’s dog when he slipped and cracked his head, causing bleeding from … Continue reading Allman Brothers Band’s Dickey Betts in Critical Condition Following Freak Accident →

Dickey Betts, known best as a founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, has canceled three upcoming solo dates following a mild stroke. “Yesterday, after describing to his physicians certain post-stroke repercussions, he was strongly advised to give himself more time to recuperate,” reads a statement on the Grammy-winning guitarist’s website. “Doctors have assured Betts that … Continue reading Dickey Betts Cancels Solo Shows Following Mild Stroke →

I recently received Gregg Allman’s final studio album from Rounder/Concord entitled Southern Blood, which will officially release September 8th. I think it’s one of the greatest albums Gregg has ever made, and moreover it is a very important work. It is important, because Gregg made the album knowing his time on earth was measured and … Continue reading Gregg Allman ‘Southern Blood’ – An Extraordinary Farewell Album →

When Gregg Allman passed on May 27 of complications from liver cancer, he left behind the legacy of a more than half-century career and musical genre he helped to shape. He also left behind a parting gift – a new, full-length album to be released posthumously. Due out September 8, Southern Blood pays homage to … Continue reading Hear Gregg Allman’s Final, Posthumous Single ‘My Only True Friend’ →

There have been many bands started by siblings, but usually the pairings haven’t worked out so well.  Maybe there really is something to being “too close,” especially if you consider the rigors of touring.  Here’s our Top 10 list of bands that made it work (at least for awhile): 10 The Beach Boys Brian, Dennis … Continue reading Top 10 Rock Band Siblings →

To celebrate the life of Gregg Allman, AXS TV has shared Gregg Allman’s intimate 2015 interview with Dan Rather in its entirety. In the interview, Allman opens up about growing up without a father, the death of his younger brother, addiction, and keeping the Allman Brothers Band together for 40 years. Watch The Big Interview … Continue reading Watch Gregg Allman Open Up In This Interview with Dan Rather About Tragedy, Addiction, and Moving Forward →

Gregg Allman, founding member of the Allman Brothers Band an a pioneer of southern rock, has died at the age of 69. Allman passed away peacefully at his home in Savannah, Georgia, according to a post on his official website. Allman has struggled with a number of health issues over the past several years including … Continue reading Gregg Allman Dies at 69 →

After canceling the remainder of his tour dates for 2017, rumors that Gregg Allman is currently in hospice care are reportedly not true, according to his manager and a post on Allman’s Facebook page on Monday: “A message from Gregg: ‘Hey everyone. I just wanted y’all to know that I’m currently home in Savannah resting … Continue reading Despite Rumors, Gregg Allman Not in Hospice Care →

Gregg Allman has canceled all tour dates for the remainder of 2017, according to a post on his official website. “It has been determined that Gregg will not be touring in 2017,” reads the statement. “For those of you who purchased tickets for shows in June, contact the ticket outlet from where you purchased the … Continue reading Gregg Allman Cancels All Tour Dates →