Butch Trucks, drummer and founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, died Tuesday in West Palm Beach, FL. He was 69. A statement from Reckoning PR reads, “Butch Trucks, a founding member of The Allman Brothers Band, tragically died the night of January 24 in West Palm Beach, Florida.  His wife, four children, four grandchildren … Continue reading Allman Brothers’ Butch Trucks Dead at 69 →

Gregg Allman has canceled all of his upcoming live shows through late October due to serious health issues. According to a statement posted on Allman’s website, he is currently under his doctor’s care at the Mayo Clinic. The canceled shows include Allman’s scheduled apppearance at the Peach Music Festival in Scranton, PA and a tour … Continue reading Gregg Allman Cancels Show Due to Health Issues →

Whether you’re headed down the highway or stuck in the middle of a traffic jam, a tune you can crank up and rock out to is the best way to lift your mood and keep you moving. Here’s our list of the top ten classic rock songs for your road trip playlist. 10 “I’m Bad … Continue reading Top 10 Classic Rock Road Trip Songs →

As the first-ever Laid Back Festival came to a close at Jones Beach this weekend, Gregg Allman invited members of the Doobie Brothers on stage to perform with him during his headlining set. Watch the group perform “One Way Out” below. The Laid Back Festival took place in Wantagh, NY and featured additional performances by … Continue reading Watch Gregg Allman and the Doobie Brothers Perform ‘One Way Out’ →

Members of the Allman Brothers Band staged a mini reunion this past weekend at Scranton, PA’s Peach Festival during Gregg Allman‘s headlining set. Warren Haynes and Jaimoe both joined Allman on stage for a performance of the Elmore James tune “One Way Out” which you can watch below. Both former ABB members also performed at … Continue reading Allman Brothers Band Members Reunite at Peach Festival →

Gregg Allman will be inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame this year in a ceremony that will take place in Atlanta on September 26th. The Allman Brothers Band founder will be receiving the Songwriter Award. Other inductees include hard-rockers Drivin N Cryin (Group Award), Sam Moore of ‘Sam & Dave’ (Performer Award), John … Continue reading Gregg Allman To Be Inducted Into Georgia Music Hall of Fame →

The Peach Musical Festival in Scranton, PA will return this summer with a lineup the features Gregg Allman, Santana, Bob Weir with Billy & The Kids, Willie Nelson & Family, Warren Haynes ft. Railroad Earth, Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band, Butch Trucks & very special friends, Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers, Lotus and more. The Peach Festival, … Continue reading Peach Festival Lineup Includes Gregg Allman, Santana and Bob Weir →

When Sarah Jones, a 27-year-old camera assistant was killed on the set of the Gregg Allman biopic, Midnight Rider, in February, several lawsuits followed. Gregg Allman filed to have the film shut down and to stop director Randall Miller from continuing production, and the family of Sarah Jones followed suit for the wrongful death of their … Continue reading Settlement Reached in Gregg Allman Biopic Death Suit →

The Allman Brothers Band and Music Vault have released the video of their 1970 Fillmore East performance on YouTube. The New York show was originally filmed for the TV special Welcome To Fillmore East which also featured The Byrds and Van Morrison, among others. The Allman Brothers, which consisted of Gregg Allman, Duane Allman, Dickey … Continue reading Watch The Allman Brothers’ 1970 Fillmore East Show Online Now →

In their final run of shows at The Beacon Theatre on Saturday night, The Allman Brothers Band paid tribute to the late Jack Bruce. The Allman Brothers performed the Cream cover, “Politician” in honor of the band’s bassist, who died earlier in the day. Watch the video below. Bruce was 71 years old.

The Allman Brothers Band’s annual run of shows at New York City’s Beacon Theatre is always magical, but 2009’s 40th anniversary run was unique, with over 60 guests sitting in with the band. But on March 26, 2009 – the 40th anniversary of the original lineup’s first performance – the band honored the legacy with … Continue reading Allman Brothers Band to Release 40th Anniversary DVD →

Gregg Allman will release All My Friends: Celebrating the Songs and Voice of Gregg Allman later this year – a one-DVD, two-CD live set that was recorded at Atlanta’s Fox Theatre in January. The concert film features performances of Gregg Allman’s solo material as well as Allman Brothers hits, and appearances by a host of … Continue reading Gregg Allman Performs “Midnight Rider” with Vince Gill and Zac Brown →