Duane Allman
Howard Duane Allman (November 20, 1946 – October 29, 1971) was an American musician. He was the lead guitarist of the southern rock group, the Allman Brothers Band. He is often thought of as one of the greatest guitarists of all time, and is widely considered the greatest slide guitarist of all time.
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Background information | |
Birth name | Howard Duane Allman |
Also known as | Skydog |
Born | Nashville, Tennessee | November 20, 1946
Died | October 29, 1971 Macon, Georgia | (aged 24)
Genres | Southern rock, blues, blues-rock, soul, rock, jazz |
Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
Instruments | Guitar, vocals |
Years active | 1961–1971 |
Labels | Mercury, Capricorn |
Associated acts | The Hour Glass, Wilson Pickett, The Allman Brothers Band, Derek and the Dominos, Aretha Franklin, Herbie Mann, Greg Allman, The Allman Joys |
Website | AllmanBrothersBand.com |