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Muddy Waters: Fathers and Sons

The Blues Blogger — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 04:04:06 +0000

It was around this time 41 years ago that Muddy Waters started working on his double vinyl release Fathers and Sons… And since today (Easter Sunday April 4th,2010) would’ve been Muddy’s 95th birthday, I want to briefly commemorate not only the album, but the man they called “Father of The Chicago Blues” on this special day.

By the time Muddy Waters’ Fathers and Sons was released in the summer of 1969, Neil Armstrong landed on the moon, Woodstock took place and I was still entranced with Elizabeth Montgomery’s role as Samantha in Bewitched… On a sadder note, that was the year I lost my grandfather and almost lost my father when he had a heart attack.

Whenever I drift back to those days, I realize just how remarkable those times really were. But because I was so young, it took a while to fully comprehend its meaning and effect on me. I would later discover that through heartache came new found inspiration. The events and music of the time influenced my interest in writing. And it was albums such as Fathers and Sons that helped generate a personal soundtrack to my past…

Muddy Waters

was born McKinley Morganfield on April 4th, 1915 in Rolling Fork, Mississippi. Following the death of his mother in 1918, he would move to Clarksdale Mississippi where he was raised by his grandmother. Waters was a farmer’s son and got his name because he fished and often played in a muddy creek.

Waters singing was influenced by local bluesman Son House and he would learn to play guitar by studying Robert Johnson records. Muddy was the leading promoter of Chicago blues in the fifties. He brought the blues from the Delta making the transition to electric with sounds previously unheard of.

When Muddy moved to Chicago in 1943 he got work in a paper mill. It was during this time he started playing electric guitar and began performing. In 1946 Waters signed with Aristocrat Records. His original Aristocrat recordings did not make much of an impression in the beginning… But Muddy continued to play at the clubs continuously while driving a truck six days a week.

When the Chess Brothers changed Aristocrat to Chess Records in 1948, Waters’ first single on the new label “Rollin’ Stone,” became a major blues hit. Other tunes like “I Can’t Be Satisfied” and “I Feel Like Going Home” from that year would secure his position as a major blues performer. These recordings featured Muddy on electric guitar, writer/producer Willie Dixon on bass, and occasionally Little Walter on harmonica. By the early fifties he was backed by a complete band adding Otis Spann on piano, Jimmie Rodgers on second guitar, and Elgin Evans on drums.

The Tunes Kept Rollin in the Fifties…

“Honey Bee”
“She Moves Me”
“I’m Your Hoochie Coochie Man”
“I Just Wanna Make Love to You”
“I’m Ready”
“Got My Mojo Working”
“Mannish Boy”

The above are shining examples of blues classics that would go to be recorded by many popular rock groups… The Rolling Stones even name themselves after his first single.

Waters also introduced new blues artists as they made their way through his band. Many of these included: Junior Wells, Jimmie Rodgers, James Cotton, and Buddy Guy. He would also be instrumental in the early careers of Howlin’ Wolf and Chuck Berry.

As successful as Muddy Waters was during the fifties, his record sales were for the most part limited to the Mississippi Delta, the New Orleans area and of course Chicago. However, by this time his reputation was internationally known and in the sixties his music began reaching rock listeners. He often appeared at concerts and festivals nationally.

With producer/guitarist Johnny Winter and utilizing members of his bands of the fifties, Waters made three of his best-selling albums, Hard Again, I’m Ready, and King Bee. Winter and Waters performed together regularly in the 70’s and 80’s.

Muddy last public performance was in June 1982 with Eric Clapton. He passed away in 1983 of a heart attack. And in 1987 was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Fathers and Sons

is a fine example of students paying tribute to their hero and father figure of the Chicago blues… Listening to the recording after all these years is like a time machine to the past. It’s a vivid memory that brought me back to that electric blues sound and atmosphere I remember so well while growing up.

Whether your rediscovering your past, or just learning about the blues, I strongly suggest checking this album out. It’s an incredible piece of blues history from experienced artists old and new at the time… You’ll be richer for the experience.

If you have any thoughts or birthday wishes, please feel free to add your comments below.

Happy Easter,

The Blues Blogger

Father and Sons Session Musicians:

Muddy Waters – Vocals and Guitar
Otis Spann – Piano
Mike Bloomfield – Guitar
Paul Butterfield – Harmonica
Donald “Duck” Dunn – Bass
Sam Lay – Drums

With Guests:

Phil Upchurch – Bass on “All Aboard” only
Jeff Carp – Chromatic Harmonica on “All Aboard” only
Paul Asbell – Rhythm Guitar on “Walking Thru The Park”, “Forty Days & Forty Nights” and “Sugar Sweet” only
Buddy Miles – Drums on “Got My Mojo Working, Part Two” only



Johnny Winter: Self Titled Album (1969)
The Blues Blogger — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:00:46 +0000
Happy 66th Birthday to music legend Johnny Winter. An incredible artist whose music continues to inspire us. Here’s one of my favorite articles that was featured last year… Make sure you add your comments at the end of the post!  
Flashback Summer 1969
  
I recall it well… I was helping The Big F, my brother’s friend/roadie, bring in the gear from last night’s gig… My brother was in his glory admiring his latest acquisition; a red 1964 Gibson SG standard. Then the boys, as they usually did on Saturday afternoons, started to rehearse. This time they were inspired by some tunes they heard on the latest Johnny Winter album… 
I hung out for a while and then decided to go to the store for some soda. So I took my bike and starting making my way down the sidewalk… I remember thinking how cool it was that I could still hear them playing Mean Mistreater halfway down the block… I got distracted by my next door neighbor, who said something I didn’t quite hear as I cycled by. I glanced back momentarily to acknowledge her, and then as I turned around, I cycled right into a tree. If that didn’t suck, I fell off my bike and broke my arm.  
My neighbor ran to my house and after ringing the doorbell several times, she managed to finally get The Big F’s attention. I still remember that crazed look of concern on his face as he ran down the street telling people to get out of his way. Without hesitation, he picked me up like I was a football. And proceeded to run into the house and let everyone know what happened… Off I went to the hospital. Yes, I guess I ended the rehearsal prematurely that day…   Oh well, life is hard sometimes. No wonder I love the blues so much.  

Present Time
Today almost 40 years later, I reflected about this while recovering from my ridiculous dirt bike incident over a week ago… Reminiscing, I went downstairs into my gym closet. After a moment, I pulled out my personal copy of Johnny Winter’s 1969 LP. It had been a while since I listened to it, so I put the album on my turntable and converted it to digital. I then get the sound of the vinyl with the convenience of MP3. It helps get my creative mind in motion… I started a mild walk on the treadmill, did some stretching and listened once again as I got swept away in one of my many reflective vinyl moments.
Johnny Winter 



was born in February 23 1944. Playing clarinet at the age of 5, Winter made his first television appearance at 10 years old playing ukulele and singing on a local children’s show with his brother Edgar. 
He first recorded with his band Johnny and the Jammers when he was 15 and released the single School Day Blues, which became a local hit. Winter was further inspired at the time by the live performances of classic blues artists like Muddy Waters, B.B. King and Bobby Bland. 
After a string of ventures throughout the sixties, Winter released his first album on Sonobeat Records called The Progressive Blues Experiment in 1968. On 1969’s self titled LP, Johnny Winter found himself backed by blues stars such Willie Dixon and “Big” Walter Horton on harp. As well as bass player Tommy Shannon, who would later get recognized as backing Stevie Ray Vaughan in Double Trouble.
The accomplishments and inspiration Johnny Winter has garnered is enormous.  His life long dream of playing with Muddy Waters became reality in 1977 when he produced Muddy’s album Hard Again. The following year, he continued that success with Muddy’s I’m Ready, and then one final time in 1980 on King Bee. Together Muddy Waters and Johnny Winter’s partnership produced a number of Grammy Awards. 
Winter performed at Woodstock, was on the cover of the first issue of Guitar World in 1980, and in 1988 was inducted into the Blues Foundation Hall of Fame.  And if that ain’t cool enough, he even jammed with Jimi Hendrix.

“Like Bloomfield’s band and the Blues Project, Johnny Winter pulled blues classics, like ‘Mean Mistreater’ and ‘When You Got A Good Friend,’ back into the mainstream of rock music and forced rock guitarists once again to pay attention to their musical heritage and draw from it.” ~Gene Santoro 
Listening to this album again sort of gave me the shivers. It certainly will go down as the soundtrack to some of my broken bones…. All kidding aside, I love this record. There are some albums that act like a time machine, and this one took me way back. It contains some of the most genuine and memorable blues that I recall then and now. 
Johnny Winter On Tour
Here is a brief itinerary of his latest schedule. Times and dates are subject to change, so make sure you double check.  
MARCH 2010
Thu  03/04/10      Treviso, Italy New Age

Fri    03/05/10      Trezzo, Italy Live Station

Sat   03/06/10       Forli, Italy Naima

Sun  03/07/10       Rome, Italy Parco della Musica Auditorium

Wed  03/10/10      Monte Carlo, Monaco Moods

Fri    03/12/10      Abbeville, France Theatre

Sat   03/13/10        Terville, France Le 112

Sun  03/14/10        Lille, France Theatre Sebastopol

Mon  03/15/10      Paris, France Legend

Wed  03/17/10     Cleon, France La Traverse

Fri    03/19/10     Exeter, United Kingdom Exeter Phoenix

Sat   03/20/10     Frome, United Kingdom Cheese & Grain

Sun   03/21/10     Southampton, United Kingdom The Brook

Mon   03/22/10     Cardiff, United Kingdom The Globe

Wed  03/24/10     Zoetermeer, Netherlands Boerderij

Thu  03/25/10      Limbourg, Belgium Le Kursaal

Fri     03/26/10     Lessines, Belgium Culturel Centre 
APRIL 2010 
Thu 04/08/10 Pittsburgh, PA Diesel Club Lounge

Fri 04/09/10 Auburn Hills, MI Callahan’s

Sat 04/10/10 Akron, OH Tangier Restaurant & Cabaret 
Sat 04/17/10  Appearing at “Wanee Festival”Widespread Panic \ The Allman Brothers Band  Live Oak, FL Spirit Of The Suwannee Music Park 
Wed 04/21/10 Hamilton, ON This Ain’t Hollywood

Thu 04/22/10 Peterborough, ON Showplace

Fri 04/23/10 Pembroke, ON Festival Hall

Sat 04/24/10 Montreal, QC Club Soda

Fri 04/30/10 Uncasville, CT Wolf Den 
MAY 2010
Sat 05/01/10 Annapolis, MD Rams Head On Stage

Fri 05/14/10 Manaus, Brazil Studio 5

Sat 05/15/10 Brasilia, Brazil Centro De Convencoes Brasilia

Sun 05/16/10 Recife, Brazil Teatro Guarapapes

Thu 05/20/10 Rio De Janeiro, Brazil Canecao

Fri 05/21/10 Belo Horizonte, Brazil Chevrolet Hall

Sat 05/22/10 Sao Paulo, Brazil Via Funchal 
JUNE 2010
Fri 06/11/10 Biloxi, MS Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi

Fri 06/18/10 Houston, TX Wired Live 
Sat 06/19/10  Appearing at “T-Bone Walker Blues Festival”  Linden, TX Music City Texas Theatre 
Sun 06/20/10 Dallas, TX Granada Theater

Wed 06/23/10 New York, NY B.B. King Blues Club

Thu 06/24/10 Foxboro, MA Showcase Live 
Fri 06/25/10  Appearing with James Cotton (Superharp)  Albany, NY Empire State Plaza Conv. Ctr.
During the Course of This Blog 
I’ve featured some albums that were released in 1969. Johnny Winter’s self titled release came out almost 40 years ago to the date that I am writing this. If you’re unfamiliar I strongly suggest getting a copy of this. Sony Legacy re-issued this recording with five extra bonus tracks 5 years ago. It’s a great album for any fan old or new who wants a good dose of the blues from a true music legend. Just try not to hurt yourself when you listen.   
This post represents only a small portion of Winter’s work. It’s impossible to cover the rich history and his contribution to the music world in just one blog post.  Perhaps you can add your comments and help fill in some of the many gaps… Is there any Johnny Winter moments that comes to mind for you? Will you be checking out any of the shows listed above? 
The Blues Blogger


			

				

			
		



Terry Kath: Wishing You Were Here
The Blues Blogger — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 02:23:27 +0000

The persona of The Blues Blogger has allowed me to do a lot of soul searching and ponder aspects of my life in a way that was never possible before. It’s given me a canvas in which to express myself, and at the same time feature artists that have inspired and motivated me along the way… 
Throughout the course of this blog, I always wanted to do an article on guitar legend Terry Kath… This weekend it will be 32 years (on Jan 23rd) since Kath tragically lost his life. And Sunday January 31st marks what would’ve been his 64th birthday, so the timing seemed right.
I could spend days thinking of the right words to express how talented and versatile an artist Kath was, but I’m going to let the music speak mostly for itself… I’m hoping this brief post gives those who remember, and perhaps others not so familiar, a taste of this man’s extraordinary work.       
The First Ten Years of My Life 
I grew up listening to my brother play guitar to a wide range of blues, jazz and rock tunes. He would practice endlessly into the night the grooves from albums he listened to earlier that day… On Saturday afternoons my brother’s band rehearsed in the basement of our house. I remember on several of those daze way back when they added 2 sax players and worked on some songs from Chicago Transit Authority‘s 1969 debut album. 
For many people Terry Kath was one of the main focal points on that record and his finesse at one time even had Jimi Hendrix shaking his head in disbelief… Terry Kath’s incredible guitar work coupled with his distinctive style, tone and phrasing was simply remarkable. 
Terry Kath 

 
was born in Chicago on January 31, 1946. He began playing drums and at 10 years old switched to guitar; teaching himself by using his mother’s banjo. He gained inspiration playing along to records by The Ventures, and put together an instrumental group of his own, called The Mystics. After graduating high school, Kath met Walt Parazaider and Danny Seraphine while attending DePaul University and together formed The Missing Links. It was this band and The Big Thing that would later be known as The Chicago Transit Authority. Known for his scorching guitar solos and his astounding ability playing both rhythm and lead guitar, Kath was held in very high regard by many of his peers and inspired many guitarists along the way.


Terry Kath’s guitar playing and vocals continued to be heard on such signature Chicago hits as “25 or 6 to 4,” “Make Me Smile.” and “Wishing You Were Here.” Kath would appear on a total of 11 Chicago recordings from 1969 through 1977; all achieving at minimum a gold certification. Original band members Walter Parazaider, Danny Seraphine, Lee Loughnane, James Pankow, Robert Lamm, Peter Cetera and Kath formed a group with a unique vision and the result was a diverse powerhouse that created, “a new rock sound with horns.” 
As most people already know, the band shortened its name to Chicago for their second album and eventually became a pop ballad juggernaut. While they gained massive appeal, many of their fans went in a different direction after the loss of Kath. However for older music lovers and rock historians that first album has gone into the history books as a hugely creative, experimental and very musical piece of work on the same level as some of the best music ever produced in a debut effort. 
Chicago Transit Authority or CTA was actually the first double LP I could call my own and a gift from my brother when he moved out of the room we had shared all our life… Over 40 years later this LP stands out as a major influence and also brings cool memories of growing up in changing times…
Terry Kath has played a huge significance in remembering moments from my past. Does Kath’s music play any significance in time for you? Do you have any favorite songs that strike a chord? If so I’d love to hear from you. 
Please share this post with others you think may enjoy it. Let’s not forget this very important artist in music history. Your comments are always welcome… 
Remembering the Times,
The Blues Blogger


			

				

			
		



Blues 2010: Still Got the Groove
The Blues Blogger — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 02:07:11 +0000

Music Was Everywhere 
As a kid growing up in the sixties music captured my imagination... Back then I was still way too young to express myself. But I did know I was hooked and really didn't stand a chance. I had an overwhelming desire to be involved somehow, but not necessarily as a musician. I remember my brother playing guitar along to the sounds of John Mayall and The Blues Breakers featuring Eric Clapton in the room we shared. And I also recall the blazing guitar riffs of Jeff Beck with The Yardbirds playing down the hall in my sister's room. This set the tone and the learning blocks for my love of the blues... 
Welcome New Visitors 
For some of you, this will be the first visit to The Blues Blogger site. You may have been doing a search on “the blues” or happen to just stumble upon this blog. Perhaps you arrived through Twitter and other social media sites? 
However, there are a select few that have been specifically invited here as my guest this time around. Some of us are just getting acquainted and others have known me for many years. They are now seeing what I’ve been up to, not only for the past 28 months, but in some cases the last 4o or more years. Now that I’ve broke open the dam a little, I'd like to officially welcome you to The Blues Blogger's home on the internet. Please relax, browse around and make yourself comfortable... 
As you check out the pages it's important for you to know that without my dedicated online readers/friends who regularly stop in and say hello, this music site would not nearly be as much fun. Their sincere and warm comments really help enhance the posts I write. Please know that your input is always welcome and very much appreciated.     
Often I'll receive some pretty cool emails and while it's difficult to get to them all, I do try my best. One of my favorite's are the ones that will say, “I think (you guys) did a really good job this week.”  Although I'm very flattered, for the record The Blues Blogger is entirely a one man show. I work on these posts in my spare time in the evenings and weekends and publish a weekly article on either Sunday or Monday nights. I never claim to know it all. The purpose of this blog was always just a therapeutic way to express myself while either remembering some music from my past or some new material I've come across, or which may have been brought to my attention.   
  
Would I like to do two three or more articles a week? You better believe it! It boggles my mind when I see that my current internet statistics continue to rank above some record labels and artists that I admire.  (There are many reasons for this that go beyond content which involves SEO, WordPress and the power of its blogging platform.) At the same time I do get a little frustrated because my creative side believes much more can be done. I receive many requests to write reviews, post press releases and upcoming information on artist's performances in clubs and festivals etc... Unfortunately with a weekly post its hard to keep up with everything... 
I have some really good ideas of what I’d do given the opportunity, and at the same time give back to those that have enriched my life so very much. But for me (as it is for many of us) family comes first and realistically my day gig is what helps turn on the lights. For those who'd like to see more posts, while I appreciate your enthusiasm, until a realistic opportunity presents itself where I’m able to afford more time and take The Blues Blogger up a notch, I'll keep on doing what I’ve always done, and present to you (as often as possible) music that keeps me rockin'. And hopefully we'll continue to hit some mutual chords along the way...
For All My New and Recently Invited Guests 
here are some links to some of the articles I've written here as The Blues Blogger. These represent only a few of the many musical posts I've done from the Fall of 2007 to the present... I hope you enjoy them as much as I loved putting them together:
Blues Legends
Albert Collins: Master of The Telecaster

Buddy Guy: A Man & the blues (1968)

Elvin Bishop: The Blues Rolls On

Freddie King: Is a Blues Master

Johnny Winter: Self Titled Album (1969)

Junior Wells: The Hoodoo Man



Magic Sam: Sliding Back to the Past

Muddy Waters: Fathers and Sons (1969)

Otis Rush: I Can’t Quit You Baby

Remembering Little Walter

The Paul Butterfield Blues Band: East West (1966)

Willie Dixon I Am The Blues
Inspiring Newer Artists
Joe Bonamassa: Live From The Royal Albert Hall DVD Review

Mike Zito: Inspiring New Release Pearl River

Murali Coryell: Sweet New Release Sugar Lips
Sensational Women in Music
Ana Popovic: New Release Blind For Love

Beverly “guitar” Watkins: Playing It Like a Man

Etta Baker: Queen of the Piedmont Blues

Janiva Magness: Blues With a Soulful Expression

Joanne Shaw Taylor: Time Has Come With Debut Release White Sugar

Memphis Minnie: Blues Pioneer

Nina Simone: My Baby Just Cares For Me

Susan Tedeschi: Going Back to the River With Her Latest Release

Tal Wilkenfeld: Bass Guitar Prodigy

Shemekia Copeland: Upcoming Release is Called Never Going Back
Great Blues Rock and Soul
The Allman Brothers Band: The Road Continues

Blind Faith: Flash Back Summer (1969)

Boz Scaggs: (1969) Loan Me a Dime

George Thorogood & The Destroyers: The Dirty Dozen

Joe Louis Walker: Electrifying New Album Between A Rock And The Blues

The Robert Cray Band: New Album “This Time” Keeps You Rockin
Jazz Selections
Gene Krupa: Remembering 100 Years

Jaco Pastorius: The Great Innovator

Legendary Reunion: Return to Forever 2008

Steve Khan: The Blue Man
Music History Reflections
Beale Street: The True Home of the Blues

The Jewish Influence in Blues and Jazz

Willie Nelson & Wynton Marsalis: Play The Music of Ray Charles
I Love Music
These were the first three words back in the fall of 2007 that I wrote for this blog. As I've said many times before, music has intense healing powers and for me is the greatest medicine I know of. Perhaps Jimi Hendrix describes it best when he said, “Music doesn't lie. If there is something to be changed in this world, then it can only happen through music.”
Yes, this is a reflective blog, but I also personally believe that 2010 will be a tremendous year in music. And as we adapt to this new age of sharing information, seasoned musicians and upcoming blues/jazz artists will be recognized more than ever for their contributions and commitment. It's their heartfelt efforts that continue to motivate people like myself in a way that would not be possible without them... 
Now it's your turn... Are any of your favorite musicians on the list above or playing in these videos? Any musical moments that you recall while growing up? Your comments as usual are always welcome... 
All the Best in 2010,
The Blues Blogger


			

				

			
		



The Allman Brothers Band: The Road Continues
The Blues Blogger — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:05:30 +0000



The following article was written in the summer of 2008. It was a little untimely then, as it was just 39 years since The Allman Brothers Band’s debut release, and still many months before the 40th Anniversary tour. So I’m re-posting for those who missed it. And to commemorate the LP’s release 40 years ago this week.
Many years have passed since I heard The Allman Brothers Band 1969 release. So this weekend I gave it a listen. Right from the very first cut “Don’t Want You No More” I was hooked once again. And for the next 35 minutes I took a reflective trip back through time.

Towards The End of 1969
My family hit some hard times and out of necessity sold the house where lots of my early childhood memories began. As a result, we ended up all squeezing into a small apartment. My brother and sister (who at the time were in their late teens) would have no part of apartment living. So it really wasn’t a surprise when they moved on and opened new chapters in their lives… 
The Saturday afternoon rehearsals with my brother’s band were no more, and the vibrant household I once knew was now filled with a close stressful silence… For me, I would eventually discover new creative ways to occupy my time, and in the process drive my poor father crazy. 
At nine years old, I truly knew one thing for sure; music was going to play a big part in my future. It always motivated me and also eased the pain when challenging times struck… When I look back I can think of several albums that have been embedded into my memory banks, and The Allman Brothers Band’s first LP in 1969 is one of them. I also recall pinching my brother’s copy of the album before he left town. It seemed to help fill the void I felt when he moved out of town… So I flooded my new bedroom with the sweetest sounds I could find.
  
I recall how my father thought it was just plain strange that a 9 year old could get so into listening to this stuff. But he never shared a room with a guitar player who practiced these blues and jazz riffs all day and night. It must have been an innate necessity for me. It also helped me focus my nervous energy on something. Besides, somebody had to play some tunes, because the silence was far too deafening. 
It’s impossible to sum up the almost 40 years of The Allman Brothers Band illustrious history in a few paragraphs. One thing for sure, right from the start, the band had so many challenges… In the beginning years, they endured the deaths of band members Duane Allman and Berry Oakley. Drugs would take its toll on most of its members. On again off again separations and re-unions resulted… 
Through All the Years 
from their 20th Anniversary re-union in 1989, to 1995’s Rock n Roll Hall of Fame induction, 1996’s Grammy Award for Best Rock Instrumental performance for “Jessica,” the band has endured the test of time… In 1999, The Allman Brothers Band celebrated their 30th anniversary with an 18-night stand at New York’s Beacon Theater… The 21st Century also saw Dickie Betts part ways, but still the band continued to perform, playing their special blend of brilliance for their fans and curious newcomers. 
It’s interesting to note that in 2003 out of Rolling Stone Magazine’s top 100 guitarists of all time; four are Allman Brothers alumni:  
	#2   Duane Allman

	#23 Warren Haynes

	#58 Dickey Betts

	#81 Derek Trucks ( the youngest player on the list )


The Allman Brothers Band were the principal architects of Southern Rock. They combined many elements of music and helped advance the rock genre as a medium for improvisation along with bands such as Cream. The band remains a force to be reckoned with. I strongly suggest you see them if the opportunity arises. They’re an amazing band with a rich history and incredible musicians that will soulfully rock you through the past and into the future… 
As a note of interest, in November of 1979 ten years after my first introduction to the music of The Allman Brothers Band, I made this crazy decision to move to New York. When I got there, I stayed with a friend who lived in Park Slope. Several months later my brother moved there too, and we ended up finding an apartment together. A new respect and alliance started to form. And the music continued once again. 
The videos I chose in this post features two songs from The Allman Brothers Band November 1969 debut album; a then and now perspective of this amazing band. Notice original drummers Butch Trucks and Jai Johanny “Jaimoe” Johanson as they continue to shoulder the band after 40 years… 
Now I think it’s best to turn the ball over to the readers of this article. Do you have a favorite Allman Brothers song, album or moment you’d like to share? Where we’re you in 1969 as The Allman Brothers Band were carving their niche on the music world?  
 The Blues Blogger