Duane Allman
American guitarist (1946–1971)
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.
Duane Allman | |
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 At Fillmore East, 1971 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Howard Duane Allman |
| Also known as | Skydog |
| Born | November 20, 1946 Nashville, Tennessee |
| Died | October 29, 1971 (aged 24) Macon, Georgia |
| Genres | Southern rock, blues, blues-rock, soul, rock, jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instruments | Guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1961–1971 |
| Labels | Mercury, Capricorn |
| Website | AllmanBrothersBand.com |
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