The Allman Brother's Band - Up To Speed The Allman Brothers Band has ever been a band of personnel changes; the deaths of founding members Duane Allman and bassist Berry Oakley perhaps paving the way for a band that has refused to stay away to find replacements when and if they needed them. The Allman Brothers more or less stayed together in various incarnations until early 1982. In 1986 The Dickey Betts Band and Gregg Allman Band combine a tour, but do not tour as The ABB. Reforming in 1989, The Allman Brother's Band took on bass player Allen Woody, and guitarist Warren Haynes, only to lose them a few scant years later as they elected to pursue their own project, Gov't Mule. Also on board was Johnny Neel on keyboards and synthesizer. Neel left at the end of 1990. In 1991 The Allman Brothers invited Marc Quinones to join them to swell the percussion section to a full three. 1997 saw the band with two newcomers, Oteil Burbridge (bass) and Jack Pearson (lead and slide guitar) join up as replacements for Haynes and Woody; two years later Pearson left to take up his solo career. 1999, and Derek Trucks, nephew of founding and current band member Butch Trucks (drums), is drafted to fill Pearson's slot and proceeds to astonish a highly critical fan base with his mastery of the slide guitar. 2000. May. Founding member and legendary guitarist Dickey Betts is asked by the other three founding members (Gregg Allman; keyboards, Butch Trucks; drums, Jaimoe; drums) to take time off during the summer tour. Gregg Allman states in several interviews that Betts is wanted back in the fall, healthy and hale. Dickey Betts is temporarily replaced by Jimmy Herring on guitar for the summer tour. Dickey has since put together his own band and began touring in August. Play dates for The Dickey Betts Band ran through the end of September. Highlights of Campaign 2000 Summer Tour This summer has seen some changes to the setlist as well as the appearance of several guest musicians. Most notable addition to the setlist are a full version of Mountain Jam, a full version of Franklin's Tower (yes the Grateful Dead tune) and a new song being worked out in concert, Walk Like a Man, written and sung by bassist Oteil Burbridge. Guest appearances have included Warren Haynes, Allen Woody and Matt Abts of Gov't Mule; Johnny Neel, onetime keyboardist for The Allman Brothers; John Popper of Blues Traveler; Berry Oakley Jr. and Marc Ford; Thom Doucette, the golden harmonica player recorded on The Allman Brothers at The Fillmore East; and blues sensation Susan Tedeschi, currently touring with B.B. King and Buddy Guy. One other facet of the Campaign 2000 Summer Tour is worth mentioning: the light show. The Brothers of Light have been providing The Allman Brothers Band with a fine psychedelic backdrop for years, however this year has seen this lights display achieve a quality that approaches a life of their own. Anyone going to an ABB show this year will be well advised to bring binoculars if they have them if they are to be any distance from the stage. 2001

Opening their 2001 tour schedule with the now almost obligatory Beacon Run, The Allman Brothers Band were re-joined by Warren Haynes playing opposite Derek Trucks. Audience response was fanatic and became even more so with the addition of former ABB keyboardist Chuck Leavell for the final four dates. Also of note were the premiers of new Allman Brothers songs during this run. 04/16/01 - The Allman Brothers Band announces the official return of Warren Haynes as a full time Brother as the first dates for their 2001: The Odyssey Goes on Forever concert tour are announced. Dickey Betts continues to tour with his own band joining The Charlie Daniels Band Volunteer Jam Tour along with 38 Special throughout May and June. 2002 - The Allman Brothers Band announce plans to release a new CD during the first quarter of 2003. New songs are showcased during the Beacon and summer tours including a new instrumental that remains mysteriously untitled for the tours. Derek Trucks marries blues sensation Susan Tedeschi and a son, "Charlie" is born to them. A small contingent of fans believe that the name of the instrumental should be "Charlie". Dickey Betts reforms The Great Southern Band with Dan Toler and tours extensively. The current Allman Brothers Band Lineup is: Gregg Allman Keyboards and vocals
Butch Trucks Drums and percussion
Jaimoe Drums
Warren Haynes Guitar, slide, and vocals
Marc Quinones Percussion
Oteil Burbridge Bass guitar, scat
Derek Trucks Guitar, slide guitar Information sources: Hittin' The Web The listserve for Allman Brothers fans at netspace.org The newsgroup alt.fan.allman-brothers To read a review of the 6/25/02 Kansas City show & 7/4/02 Nashville show click here

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The Allman Brothers Band at The Coca-Cola Starplex Dallas, Texas 7/24/1999

The Allman Brothers Band at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado 6/12/99 and Sandstone Amphitheater in Bonner Springs,KS 6/16/99


The Allman Brothers Band 5/6/00;7/3/00;8/26/00

The ABB in Louisville 6/17/01



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