@@Lost-xl6im Say WHAT!!!??? Freebird was done than done again, dbl tracked. Who GAF about 'technially difficult. If ii GAS i'd just listen to Joe Pass.
@@Lost-xl6im The scale he uses is not what matters, it’s his phrasing and vibrato that makes him great. Besides, he typically blends the minor and major scales a la Eric Clapton
Have a listen the Jonny Jenkins album Ton Ton Macoute where members of the Allmans backed him in the studio. Outstanding. There are 2 volumes of Duane Allman recorded music called An Anthology. All his guest spots and some ABB cuts. Also outstanding.
Yes, it's incredible! I hope you've heard Bozz Scaggs' cover of Fenton Robinson's 'Loan Me a Dime' (with Duane on guitar). If not, please give it a listen. You'll thank me! :)
.38 Special, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Molly Hatchett, Marshall Tucker Band, Wet Willie, Charlie Daniels Band....the best of the best following LS and ABB. Southern Rock heaven.
Dont forget little feat southern rocker is what i became it started in 3rd grade with beatle music THEN mom got csn first record i started to bloom vocal wise we. We're a music family my brother Johnny was in a great band his second band toured with Janis AND big brother n.holding co. I twisted mom to get me a acustic it did it .by teaching myself took a spell led zepplen ll came out i got electric then got into a robin trower cover band derek was amazing he really culd play robin's licks i played bass learning more guitar chops lots of zepplen Hendrix trower then Marshall Tucker came to play i meat toy tommy i loved them man allman brother s. Band sealed the deal of course lynyrd skynyrd first record took me to a hole different sound that was all i listen to and all southern rock bands i got really good God. Bless all these southern cats i THANK god for giving me the gift to play like my southern rock icons long live southern rock my rebel heart won't give my confederate flag off my ampeg svt bass amp no offense peace to you all keep the songs of the south alive when COVID dies i want to do a cruise thing like the ones that thay do it's gota be simply keep southern rock alive cruise anyone dig that??
Don’t forget The Outlaws, The Johnny Van Zant Band, Pure Prarie League, ZZ Top, Blackfoot, Black Oak Arkansas, all from the 70’s. Best time ever to be a Southern Rock music fan and to have seen these bands live in concert. 🔊
I am overcome with all the nemories that come rushing back to my mind. I was so blessed and lucky to be hired to Capricorn Studio as receptionist, assistant to Johnny Sandlin and all around good go-for. Yes i met all of these lovely gentlemen. It's the small things that were really special. A glass full of Crowne Royal at work, on my birthday, supplied by Charlie Daniels. VIP passes to Marshall Tucker from M.T. Paul Hornsby my friend, never to busy to show me his latest project. Paul i want to tell you Tucker, always gave one hell of a live performance! Johnny Sandlin's recollections of Duane Allman. And his optomistic and kind encouragement. Richard Betts and his great smile. Humble and happy to meet and shake hands with my parents downtown Macon on one chance night, Gregg Allman's laugh and crazy sense of humor. He had a blunt way of relaying the truth of a matter. Gary Rossington's aense of adventure. Spurred on by Ronnie Van Zant. Ronnie had an aura of a legend in the making. I had never heard of them, until the day they came in to make Gimme Back My Bullets. Ronnie was there for me in an unsavory situation. And yes his persistence was strong. He was not a quitter. Like i said so many memories. I could not cover here without writing a book, lol They are in my heart ❤ forever. Who wrote and who is singing the beautiful song i hear while describing the Skynyrd plane crash? My goodness, that is one lovely great song! I love it!! Is that Johnny VZ?
Jolene Loveland That song is "Angels and Fuselage' by the band Drive-By Truckers. It's the last song on their album titled SOUTHERN ROCK OPERA. The entire album is a concept album on Lynyrd Skynyrd and Southern Rock in general. Another song on the album is titled "Ronnie and Neil" which is about the relationship b/w Ronnie Van Zant and Neil Young. Other tracks are titled "Greenville To Baton Rouge", "Shut Up and Get On The Plane", "Cassie's Brother" etc...
Ivan, I'm late to the game. You stole my thunder! But thanks for setting Jolene straight on the facts. Shout out to drive by truckers from one old dog who drove equipment truck for both the Allman's, and Skynyrd. Peace
@@matthewtobin8 what a great time to be young and travelling across America by truck with the Allmans and Skynyrd. You must have had a blast. The Allmans were the soundtrack of my youth up here in the frozen wastelands of Canada, I was too young to see them in the 70s (my parents did though) but from the early 90s on they played in Ontario and upstate New York yearly and I never missed a show. Cheers
@@buckodonnghaile4309 thx for well wishes! If you like music before your time. The great white north has made some awesome stuff. The guess who, bro, Jeff healey, and of course my favorite Rush. Stay happy, and healthy, drink lots of moosehead beer!
I am from South Dakota. North yes. Am i a yankee? Nope. Besides Ronnie declared me an honorary Georgia Peach. That was kind of him. I miss all of them so much! And thank you for letting me know about the Drive By Truckers! I've heard of them here in Colorado, but had no idea that song was one of theirs. Thank you again!
just two more cents worth, ;) i think Toy Caldwell is somewhat overlooked in the bigger sense. "under-rated" barely covers it. what a talented singer/song writer and guitarist. definitely one of my earliest influences. even changed my tastes in music. the 1st time i heard _Can't You See?_ ...epic... cheers to good old Caldwell and long live Southern Rock!
Toy Caldwell was as good as any player and singer. The way he picked and strummed was very unique and very melodic. Such a soulful singer as well, yes, he is very, very under-rated.
He was one of the nicest guys you'd ever want to meet, too. I got drunk with him one night, and after talking with him for 5 minutes, it was like he was your best friend. What a mega talent!
Ya me too…! Living in the moments of a time so full of joy we don’t even know it, until we do. It’s so sad to think what they were doing we were robbed of further magical Melodie’s. I have to be so grateful of Their gift to us & know it’s our cultures madness merged into a subconscious surreal experience exuded guitars & poetic profoundness. Miss ya Ronnie, Stevie, Cassie Dean 🧡🧡🧡🧡
It’s hard to believe that Gary is the only member left from the band. Rick Medlocke was a early member but left. I swear Jacksonville Fl. was a real hotbed of talent in the late sixties and early seventies.
@@jaray7710 I said original members Bob Burns was the original drummer not Artimus. Bob left because he was having mental health issues and they brought Artimus in. He was a excellent player for sure.
Ronnie VanZant, a remarkable man with a remarkable talent. Mr. Vanzant provided the music of our time. Not a man to write down lyrics instead committing to memory every song he performed. Ronnie certainly delivered great Southern Charm along with his mastery of vocals. Ronnie Vanzant, an outstanding human being an exceptional artist gone too soon.
Ronnie was a lot more thoughtful than y'all. He would most likely have taken the flag down sooner. Besides, he thought "Southern Rock" was a gimmick cooked up by MCA. It's funny af how poorly understood Ronnie / Skynyrd are, often by "fans." RVZ, not only progun control, outright hated firearms.
Ronnie said, if it's not worth remembering it's not worth singing. Amazing he never wrote anything down. Another fact. All the solo's Free Bird they were all written and played the same every night. No improvisation. I think by doing this, Ronnie ensured his songs would live on, Even if they have been living to many new fans in a cover band. Pretending to be Skynyrd.
Great video. Outlaws were also huge and so talented, and you have to include ZZ Top in the mix. Southern rock was the soundtrack of the 70’s as much as the Stones, Who and Zeppelin. Typical bands on FM radio KMET in Southern California in the mid 70’s: Zeppelin, Deep Purple, Allaman Brothers, Skynyrd, Outlaws, Yes, ZZ Top, Genesis, Queen, Black Sabbath, Mountain, Robin Trower, Rory Gallagher, Molly Hatchet, UFO, Blue Oyster Cult, and more...what an incredible era of unique bands with true musical talent.
I stayed in Atlanta until 79 then onto LA. Same early-Mid 70's playlist but you have to add the local and/or southern talent, plus lots of blues. Elvin Bishop, Mothers Finest, Marshall Tucker Band, Charlie Daniels Band, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Blackfoot, and Little Feat. We were tuned into these bands about 6-8 years before they went national.
@@bbb8997 I've seen Jimi. Johnny Winter and too many to list but Rory Gallagher in Vancouver in the late 70's is my favourite concert. Rory was on stage tapping his foot before he even plugged in what a night. :-) Peace
Same here for me, but I was on the other end of the state (around the Sacto-area during that time), listening to KFRC 610 AM out of Daly City (Bay Area) & KZAP FM. Don't forget Foghat, Poco, AeroSmith, the MIGHTY VH Bro's, Bo Diddley, Uncle Ted, aka "da NUGE", Toto, Kansas, Frank Zappa, the Dead , the Stones, Clapton, Starship, Journey, .38 Special, Rossington-Collins, Marshall-Tucker Band, Alvin Lee, etc ... The list goes on & on!! What a Blessed time to be alive & coming of age!!
When I heard the Allman Brother's first album in 1970. I was totally speechless. The sound was so different and amazing for those times. I wore that piece of vinyl out. After all those years I can still put on the Brothers and get lost for half a day. PS..I love the cover of 'Hey Jude' by Pickett. Another excellent song that Duane played on is 'Lend Me A Dime' by Boz Scaggs. Have a good day everyone.
Road my bike 400 miles to KC to see Allmans and Marshall Tucker, Tucker cancelled and ABs played for over 3 hrs. Then saw Skynyrd, Van Zandt dedicated Free Bird to Skydog, all in the early 70s, I was hooked, still am. Saw LS a few years back, they are so tight and still one of, if not, the best Rock Band to see live. ABB, the kick started the whole thing.. those 2 bands, how can you not get a groove going listening to that music
I like all music; I haven't found a genre yet that hasn't put out some great music. I will never forget discovering how great Lynard Skynard is, long after that awful crash, and just playing their stuff over and over. People of all ages love this music. It never goes out of fashion. After a day of fun at the river with people in their early 20's on up, "Simple Man" began playing, and everybody began singing this great song. We all knew the words, and for the duration of the song we shared the same feelings. Southern Rock is alive and well in Texas.
Starre LaBell IT makes me feel so good to know their are so many Skynyrd fan's out there. I grew up with all the band & lived 2 houses below Billy Powell @ Green Cove Springs, Fla. I live on lake Asbury & they would ski on the lake & would be white as ghost because they partied all night & slept all day. LOL You have a good day Starre LaBelle & ROCK & ROLL FOREVER. Larry USMC SEMPER-FI VIET NAM 1969-1970 FORT WORTH, TEXAS
What an absolute Gem ! This is one of the best things ever put together on Southern Rock. Proud to be from the South. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for posting. Good Vibes 👣
That first album is still one of the best rock albums of all time. As usual the bean counters are not visionaries, but the people got it big time . But this was new
As a teenager, I saw a show in about '73 at the Orpheum Theater in Boston with Marshall Tucker, CDB, The Outlaws and Elvin Bishop. The show went until 1 a.m. and the last hour involved all of the personnel of each band performing "Goin' Fishin" together! THAT was ROCK!
Super interesting history lesson. I am from the south and a rocker, but had no idea of the start of southern rock. I love that expression that one of the record executives said about nothing is going to come out of the South. I’m happy that he didn’t know what he was talking about.
From Africa to the bayou to the Miss to St. Louis and Chicago and Detroit, to the east and west and across the Atlantic and back again in the form of progressive rock and all the other forms out of the 60s and 70s. Music is magical.
In the case of Skynyrd and The Allmans and many other bands the producers and record companies always think they know best .Thank god for the mavericks like Ronnie Van Zant, Duane Allman and Phil Walden. Who have visions and won't compromise .But Cooper deserves credit for getting behind them
I drove trucks coast to coast for many years, & the Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Marshall Tucker, & Charlie Daniels kept me company for many a mile; that wasn't all I listened to, but it's the best American music written, in my humble opinion.
Check out the live album Allman Brothers SUNY at Stonybrook 9/19/71 if you haven't heard it. It is really good. The Blue Sky with Duane and Dickey is phenomenal.
@@buckodonnghaile4309 it's funny you mention it, i just re-discovered it after not listening to it in a while. i've heard it twice in the last week. Duane and Dicky are indeed just amazing! iconic album! Cheers!
I'd love to see a "Southern Rock PT II". Southern rock is blazing it's way back with the subtlety of a bulldozer. Y'all need to check out bands like Preacher Stone, Whiskey Myers, Cadillac3 and the like. BUT, first and foremost...BLACKBERRY SMOKE! Look them up...buy their records and DVD's...call your local stations and demand airtime. These bands are being ignored just like the great southern rockers of the 70's. It was the people like us that brought those bands to the forefront, and it's gonna take we the people to bring it back. And trust me...it's out there!!
I forgot to say this thanks for posting these bands. Otherwise, we would ever have heard of them unless they played locally. I am just speaking for myself regarding local
Into all that bands you mentioned. Superb every one of them, hard too see them having same legacy as the one and only ABB tho. But hope they all have massive success.
That was quite interesting to watch! Much obliged for posting! The majority of music loving people now and then completely missed out on this powerful and important stream of Southern American music.
Ronnie Van Zant's music has influenced so many of the artists that came after him,and is still being played today by millions of people all over the world nearly 50 years after his passing.It was a tragedy of unspeakable proportions that happened that October day in 1977,truly one of the darkest days in music history.
@@moreblack exactly Bowie you can give him points for being creative and thinking out of the box ,but he was weird and if we was being honest we could say it was a lot of nonsense that some people could really say it sucked , and Kurt Cobain just angry and hollered ,Van zany and Lynyrd Skynyrd was the music that we all loved that was truly great music
It takes a lot to get me to sit through a one hours CZcams video. This one did. I worked in the music industry during this time and got to touch most of the people in this video. I didn't realize it at the time because they were "just more musicians" and didn't realize how great they all were. Like they old saying if you remember the 70's you probably weren't their.
@Keith Clark nope. repaired keyboards for bands like Rolling Stones, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Greatful Dead, Allman Bros., Charlie Daniels, Commodores (Lionel Richey), etc. and probably hundreds of small bands you've never heard of. Want me to go on?
Southern Rock is a term used by Yankees to describe Rock and Roll from the South. As Gregg Allman said, calling Rock from the South Southern Rock is like saying Rock Rock"
There are a lot of idiots that don't understand that R-N-R was born in the South,from white kids listening to the blues and gospel music. How damn dumb can a yankee be?
When I was in high school in 1970, Idlewild South came out. We had a record store at the school and nobody wanted the album. So i bought it. And I've loved the Brothers ever since. In Summer 2021 I saw the Allman Betts band at Saratoga. It was surreal, to hear some of the great hits live, which I never thought possible. And who was the main attraction...??? It was Skynyrd.
My dad was friends with Rick Hall and around 77 I was young and dad took me cause toy and Waylon was there. I'll never forget seeing Waylon play guitar for hank Jr. They did uncle pen
My first concert was Allmans Dec 28, 1972. I listened to UK classic and Prog . There still was plenty of time for Southern rock. The only classic headliner southern rock band I missed was Skynyrd CDB, Outllaws, Marshall Tucker, Molly Hatchet, Allmans. I DROVE a limo for 38 special in 1991... that...was special! Jeff Carlisi - so cool ! Danny Chauncey, Donny VZ, ,Don Barnes was out for 3 years... Southern rock,'s gonna do it agin!
I love The Byrds and Gram Parsons but their music is better described as "country rock". Country Rock is a musical cousin to Southern Rock, close but not quite the same animal.
I like how they played drive by truckers at the end just shows that their are still lots of great southern bands still playing some bands to check out black berry smoke whiskey myers, The Cadillac Three, shovels and rope and hogjaw
Hey Jude = goosebumps and tears! Such an excellent doc, just excellent! Do today's musicians even try to be this real anymore? Clearly it was sincerely, genuinely, honest-to-gawd all about the music. And what music.....!
Dam. no truer phrase ever spoken, no heavier burden of truth to know than Greg’s statement @21:35. Hope Dwayne was there waiting on you bro.... RIP Greg RIP Dwayne
If you have difficulty attempting to describe the “spirit, feeling and emotion” that is generated from this recipe of musical freedom, then you understand it down to your core. Muscle Shoals was the spark that started this wildfire. No doubt about it, there’s something in the water down there below the Mason Dixon Line. 🍑✌🏻
I would venture a guess due to time restraints that's why they left out 38 Special, Molly Hatchet & ZZ Top to name a few.But still a good documentary.Thanks for posting it.
Only cds in my truck are live at Filmore East and Live at Filmore East remastered. Greatest music of my time came out of the south. Charlie Daniel's will tell you.
Derek and the Dominos will always be at the top of my playlist, i respect other work ny Eric especially Cream and I grew up from my father and brother on groups like Rush and Pink Floyd and the Doors who all when interviewed admit to being influenced or atleast loving southern blues and jazz rock. In high school I ended up seeing Steely Dan twice between 2002 and 2004 which got me thinking more about music because my interest of all music kinda fell off the planet for a few years as I took up photography and was all about that. When soul searching I went to my inner home and realized music kept me alive inside and went back to the one song I always associated FM radio with. "Layla" which made me research Eric more and all the old blues covers he did with the Dominos and with Cream and was confused how the sound on Layla really came up even knowing so much of it was Duane. It hit me that I needed to see how much was Duane on most tracks of the Layla album and sometimes you have to just listen to understand. I never would have picked up an Allman bro's CD before but I quickly realized that so much of what I liked hearing on the radio was in fact ABB. They are played on my mp3 player just as much as anyone else and Duane and ABB made me rediscover music. Researching music and studying film production and doing video work attracted me to the idea of music documentaries, too late because Classic Albums already existed who has excellent films, i can watch music documentaries over and over. This one twice in the past month, Tom Dowd "Language of Music" is another great documentary, WATCH IT, you will see more of Duane and the brothers on it as Tom Dowd produced Eric Clapton bands like Cream and Derek and the Dominos, Allman Brother Band, Lynyrd Skynyrd and countless others, he was from NYC but loved the south and the music there so much which is why he moved from Atlantic down to Criteria.
Jeff Costlow Sounds like a cool documentary! I'll definitely chk it out! Clapton is one of my favorites too. I was mesmerized when I saw him play in New Orleans a few yrs back. ~Definitely the best show I've ever seen!
+Jeff Costlow Hi Jeff. Please come and join a brand new Marshall Tucker Band Facebook page. Come and contribute your opinions. Keep the memory alive. Thank you!
I pretty much agree that Skynard and The Allmans were the premier southern rock bands. No other bands had their sound, chemistry , charisma and material.
I agree somewhat with you in regards to The Allman Brothers and Skynyrd. They were certainly trailblazers. But there're several others that was right along with them. How about ZZTop, Eagles, .38 Special, Molly Hatchet, Blackfoot, Mothers Finest and Atlanta Rhythm Section to name a few.Southern Rock was exploding.
The Eagles ? Southern rock? That's the LA scene dude. Atlanta Rhythm Section were studio musicians , not much soul in their music. Never heard of Mother's Finest..will check them out. ZZTop was , is and will always be fantastic but they weren't as innovative as Skynyrd of the Allmans
I was at a few of those shows at Summerfest in the late 70s/early 80s. I remember the bass player using the Hoan bridge as an echoplex. Also saw the ABB and Molly Hatchet at Summerfest.
Ed King and Allen Collins were incredible southern rock players, so was Duane Allman and Dickie Betts. Greg Allman was the best Blues singer of his time, I doubt anyone will come along to equal or surpass his skill.
Great documentary!! However, not to mention great southern rock bands toward the end of that era, such as The Outlaws & Hatchet doesn’t finish the story!!
My favorite by far, out of the whole lot is the Allman Bros Band but I wouldn't argue with a Lynard Skynard fan if they said they were the best Southern Rock band because he or she might be right. Although rock was a part of their sound I don't think the Allman Brothers put out what I would call anything approaching a rock LP until 1979s Enlightened Rogues. Whereas Skynnard had varied influences, nevertheless they sounded like rock LPs. The Allman Bros were by far the most jazz-fusion, blues-oriented of the lot.
My friends and I had this theory about the ABB that there was a space ship that touched down in Macon and left some guys in the general vicinity with a special talent enhanced by an other-worldly prescience. We used to say that cuz we had a really hard time trying to copy their musicianship.
Actually most of the band felt the albums Enlightened Rogues and Reach for the Sky pretty much sucked. Few and far between highlights. After listening when released, this lifelong fan didn't waste his money. First and only one I've never bought.
Duane Allman, the godfather of Southern rock.
Allen Collins: tremendously underrated.
Nothing technically difficult what he played .Pretty much minor penatonic scales .
But.......he wrote great songs and I saw him live on stage. Phenomenal stage prescence
They realize it every time they yell freebird, Though
@@Lost-xl6im Say WHAT!!!???
Freebird was done than done again, dbl tracked.
Who GAF about 'technially difficult.
If ii GAS i'd just listen to Joe Pass.
@@Lost-xl6im The scale he uses is not what matters, it’s his phrasing and vibrato that makes him great. Besides, he typically blends the minor and major scales a la Eric Clapton
My god, how had I never heard that cover of Hey Jude before. It’s incredible.
Have a listen the Jonny Jenkins album Ton Ton Macoute where members of the Allmans backed him in the studio. Outstanding.
There are 2 volumes of Duane Allman recorded music called An Anthology. All his guest spots and some ABB cuts. Also outstanding.
Google the muscle shoals document it’s awesome and in there as wel
Thank God for the fact we still have Hank Williams Jr
Yes, it's incredible! I hope you've heard Bozz Scaggs' cover of Fenton Robinson's 'Loan Me a Dime' (with Duane on guitar). If not, please give it a listen. You'll thank me! :)
You can thank Duane Allman for that one. He convinced Wilson to record it.
.38 Special, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Molly Hatchett, Marshall Tucker Band, Wet Willie, Charlie Daniels Band....the best of the best following LS and ABB. Southern Rock heaven.
This was the greatest times to grow up there was a change in the air
Terry Vinson that about says it
Dont forget little feat southern rocker is what i became it started in 3rd grade with beatle music THEN mom got csn first record i started to bloom vocal wise we. We're a music family my brother Johnny was in a great band his second band toured with Janis AND big brother n.holding co. I twisted mom to get me a acustic it did it .by teaching myself took a spell led zepplen ll came out i got electric then got into a robin trower cover band derek was amazing he really culd play robin's licks i played bass learning more guitar chops lots of zepplen Hendrix trower then Marshall Tucker came to play i meat toy tommy i loved them man allman brother s. Band sealed the deal of course lynyrd skynyrd first record took me to a hole different sound that was all i listen to and all southern rock bands i got really good God. Bless all these southern cats i THANK god for giving me the gift to play like my southern rock icons long live southern rock my rebel heart won't give my confederate flag off my ampeg svt bass amp no offense peace to you all keep the songs of the south alive when COVID dies i want to do a cruise thing like the ones that thay do it's gota be simply keep southern rock alive cruise anyone dig that??
YES YES AND YES!
Don’t forget The Outlaws, The Johnny Van Zant Band, Pure Prarie League, ZZ Top, Blackfoot, Black Oak Arkansas, all from the 70’s. Best time ever to be a Southern Rock music fan and to have seen these bands live in concert. 🔊
Marshall Tucker Band 🤘🏼 ABB changed my life …. How many people would love to rewind time ? ⏰
I am overcome with all the nemories that come rushing back to my mind. I was so blessed and lucky to be hired to Capricorn Studio as receptionist, assistant to Johnny Sandlin and all around good go-for. Yes i met all of these lovely gentlemen.
It's the small things that were really special. A glass full of Crowne Royal at work, on my birthday, supplied by Charlie Daniels. VIP passes to Marshall Tucker from M.T. Paul Hornsby my friend, never to busy to show me his latest project. Paul i want to tell you Tucker, always gave one hell of a live performance! Johnny Sandlin's recollections of Duane Allman. And his optomistic and kind encouragement. Richard Betts and his great smile. Humble and happy to meet and shake hands with my parents downtown Macon on one chance night, Gregg Allman's laugh and crazy sense of humor. He had a blunt way of relaying the truth of a matter. Gary Rossington's aense of adventure. Spurred on by Ronnie Van Zant. Ronnie had an aura of a legend in the making. I had never heard of them, until the day they came in to make Gimme Back My Bullets.
Ronnie was there for me in an unsavory situation. And yes his persistence was strong. He was not a quitter.
Like i said so many memories. I could not cover here without writing a book, lol
They are in my heart ❤ forever.
Who wrote and who is singing the beautiful song i hear while describing the Skynyrd plane crash? My goodness, that is one lovely great song! I love it!! Is that Johnny VZ?
Jolene Loveland That song is "Angels and Fuselage' by the band Drive-By Truckers. It's the last song on their album titled SOUTHERN ROCK OPERA. The entire album is a concept album on Lynyrd Skynyrd and Southern Rock in general. Another song on the album is titled "Ronnie and Neil" which is about the relationship b/w Ronnie Van Zant and Neil Young. Other tracks are titled "Greenville To Baton Rouge", "Shut Up and Get On The Plane", "Cassie's Brother" etc...
Ivan, I'm late to the game. You stole my thunder! But thanks for setting Jolene straight on the facts. Shout out to drive by truckers from one old dog who drove equipment truck for both the Allman's, and Skynyrd. Peace
@@matthewtobin8 what a great time to be young and travelling across America by truck with the Allmans and Skynyrd. You must have had a blast. The Allmans were the soundtrack of my youth up here in the frozen wastelands of Canada, I was too young to see them in the 70s (my parents did though) but from the early 90s on they played in Ontario and upstate New York yearly and I never missed a show. Cheers
@@buckodonnghaile4309 thx for well wishes! If you like music before your time. The great white north has made some awesome stuff. The guess who, bro, Jeff healey, and of course my favorite Rush. Stay happy, and healthy, drink lots of moosehead beer!
I am from South Dakota. North yes. Am i a yankee? Nope. Besides Ronnie declared me an honorary Georgia Peach. That was kind of him. I miss all of them so much! And thank you for letting me know about the Drive By Truckers! I've heard of them here in Colorado, but had no idea that song was one of theirs. Thank you again!
just two more cents worth, ;) i think Toy Caldwell
is somewhat overlooked in the bigger sense.
"under-rated" barely covers it. what a talented singer/song writer and guitarist. definitely one of my earliest influences. even changed my tastes in music. the 1st time i heard _Can't You See?_ ...epic... cheers to good old Caldwell and long live Southern Rock!
I'd have to say when Toy was on his game singing can't you see . No one could touch him .
Toy Caldwell was as good as any player and singer. The way he picked and strummed was very unique and very melodic. Such a soulful singer as well, yes, he is very, very under-rated.
He was one of the nicest guys you'd ever want to meet, too. I got drunk with him one night, and after talking with him for 5 minutes, it was like he was your best friend. What a mega talent!
again! Definitely Toy Caldwell! 24 hours st a time! I love
Where we all belong, from 1973 !
This doc gave me goosebumps. So glad this got recorded before so many of these guys passed away.
Ya me too…!
Living in the moments of a time so full of joy we don’t even know it, until we do. It’s so sad to think what they were doing we were robbed of further magical Melodie’s.
I have to be so grateful of Their gift to us & know it’s our cultures madness merged into a subconscious surreal experience exuded guitars & poetic profoundness.
Miss ya Ronnie, Stevie, Cassie Dean 🧡🧡🧡🧡
It’s hard to believe that Gary is the only member left from the band. Rick Medlocke was a early member but left. I swear Jacksonville Fl. was a real hotbed of talent in the late sixties and early seventies.
@@danielcombs3207 Artimus
@@jaray7710 I said original members Bob Burns was the original drummer not Artimus. Bob left because he was having mental health issues and they brought Artimus in. He was a excellent player for sure.
Thank God for Ronnie's persistence we got Simple Man
Amen to that
Ronnie van zant is God period.
Thank you for putting this back on here
I can honestly say I like every song Ronnie Van Zant was part of.
Marshall Tucker Band and Allman Brothers Band, what a show that would have been.
Goodbye Gary. You boys are back together.
Thanks for the music that lives on.
Ronnie VanZant, a remarkable man with a remarkable talent.
Mr. Vanzant provided the music of our time. Not a man to write down lyrics instead committing to memory every song he performed.
Ronnie certainly delivered great Southern Charm along with his mastery of vocals.
Ronnie Vanzant, an outstanding human being an exceptional artist gone too soon.
Yeah Ronnie was pure brilliance
He would spit in Gary's face for taking down the Confederate flag.
@@wildestcowboy2668 you got a point there son.
Ronnie was a lot more thoughtful than y'all. He would most likely have taken the flag down sooner. Besides, he thought "Southern Rock" was a gimmick cooked up by MCA. It's funny af how poorly understood Ronnie / Skynyrd are, often by "fans." RVZ, not only progun control, outright hated firearms.
Ronnie said, if it's not worth remembering it's not worth singing. Amazing he never wrote anything down. Another fact. All the solo's Free Bird they were all written and played the same every night. No improvisation. I think by doing this, Ronnie ensured his songs would live on, Even if they have been living to many new fans in a cover band. Pretending to be Skynyrd.
I'm so old, I remember when music from the 70's wasn't called "classic rock"! LOL
I'm with you on that one brother! LMAO
Great video. Outlaws were also huge and so talented, and you have to include ZZ Top in the mix. Southern rock was the soundtrack of the 70’s as much as the Stones, Who and Zeppelin.
Typical bands on FM radio KMET in Southern California in the mid 70’s: Zeppelin, Deep Purple, Allaman Brothers, Skynyrd, Outlaws, Yes, ZZ Top, Genesis, Queen, Black Sabbath, Mountain, Robin Trower, Rory Gallagher, Molly Hatchet, UFO, Blue Oyster Cult, and more...what an incredible era of unique bands with true musical talent.
I stayed in Atlanta until 79 then onto LA. Same early-Mid 70's playlist but you have to add the local and/or southern talent, plus lots of blues. Elvin Bishop, Mothers Finest, Marshall Tucker Band, Charlie Daniels Band, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Blackfoot, and Little Feat. We were tuned into these bands about 6-8 years before they went national.
glad you mentioned Rory Gallagher, one of most talented artists ever: lead, slide, & national steel guitar. Johnny Winter & Duane Allman
@@bbb8997 I've seen Jimi. Johnny Winter and too many to list but Rory Gallagher in Vancouver in the late 70's is my favourite concert. Rory was on stage tapping his foot before he even plugged in what a night. :-) Peace
@@billmaxwell6157 Eric Quincy Tate to that list, Wet Willie
Same here for me, but I was on the other end of the state (around the Sacto-area during that time), listening to KFRC 610 AM out of Daly City (Bay Area) & KZAP FM. Don't forget Foghat, Poco, AeroSmith, the MIGHTY VH Bro's, Bo Diddley, Uncle Ted, aka "da NUGE", Toto, Kansas, Frank Zappa, the Dead , the Stones, Clapton, Starship, Journey, .38 Special, Rossington-Collins, Marshall-Tucker Band, Alvin Lee, etc ... The list goes on & on!! What a Blessed time to be alive & coming of age!!
What a great documentary! Thanks for uploading it!
These were the bands that came out in my teens and shaped our musical taste for the rest of our lives. Thank you big time...every single one of you!
You are correct, me to, I cannot really listen to any new music of today.
Being from Florida it damn sure made us all proud. I bought a guitar because of the Allman brothers and Lynyrd Skynyrd!
Lynyrd Skynyrd was way better than all of them but they were all great for their time and for their legacy in music history
Same here ❤
When I heard the Allman Brother's first album in 1970. I was totally speechless. The sound was so different and amazing for those times. I wore that piece of vinyl out. After all those years I can still put on the Brothers and get lost for half a day. PS..I love the cover of 'Hey Jude' by Pickett. Another excellent song that Duane played on is 'Lend Me A Dime' by Boz Scaggs. Have a good day everyone.
I still have my Eat a Peach cassette I bought in 1987.
I can sleep at night now. Thanks for sharing
What a GEM.Thank you for this great piece of history.
the best southern rock blues band that will ever be !!
Road my bike 400 miles to KC to see Allmans and Marshall Tucker, Tucker cancelled and ABs played for over 3 hrs. Then saw Skynyrd, Van Zandt dedicated Free Bird to Skydog, all in the early 70s, I was hooked, still am. Saw LS a few years back, they are so tight and still one of, if not, the best Rock Band to see live. ABB, the kick started the whole thing.. those 2 bands, how can you not get a groove going listening to that music
I swear the greatest clips of interviews I’ve ever seen! Good Shit!😂👌never seen it.
Great footage of the legendary Ronnie Van Zant.
I like all music; I haven't found a genre yet that hasn't put out some great music. I will never forget discovering how great Lynard Skynard is, long after that awful crash, and just playing their stuff over and over. People of all ages love this music. It never goes out of fashion. After a day of fun at the river with people in their early 20's on up, "Simple Man" began playing, and everybody began singing this great song. We all knew the words, and for the duration of the song we shared the same feelings. Southern Rock is alive and well in Texas.
That's all you have to say? I like all genres of music. Slayer put out some good tunes, but why limit yourself to one band?
Ulysses North Slayer! That's not even worth a coment. I've been a DJ for 40 years.
mrdjdave Beck I deleted his comment...he was a troll. Name calling over a music video? I should have done it before this.
You're right...Slayer? Lol.
Starre LaBell IT makes me feel so good to know their are so many Skynyrd fan's out there. I grew up with all the band & lived 2 houses below Billy Powell @
Green Cove Springs, Fla. I live on lake Asbury & they would ski on the lake & would be white as ghost because they partied all night & slept all day. LOL You have a good day Starre LaBelle & ROCK & ROLL FOREVER. Larry USMC SEMPER-FI VIET NAM 1969-1970 FORT WORTH, TEXAS
Starre LaBell Thank God for Texas and its Texans!
What an absolute Gem ! This is one of the best things ever put together on Southern Rock. Proud to be from the South. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for posting. Good Vibes 👣
That first album is still one of the best rock albums of all time. As usual the bean counters are not visionaries, but the people got it big time . But this was new
As a teenager, I saw a show in about '73 at the Orpheum Theater in Boston with Marshall Tucker, CDB, The Outlaws and Elvin Bishop. The show went until 1 a.m. and the last hour involved all of the personnel of each band performing "Goin' Fishin" together! THAT was ROCK!
Super interesting history lesson. I am from the south and a rocker, but had no idea of the start of southern rock. I love that expression that one of the record executives said about nothing is going to come out of the South. I’m happy that he didn’t know what he was talking about.
Growing up in Western NY and coming of age in the 70's ALL these bands were what I listened to and I still jam them.
I had the honor to see The Allman Brothers at Laguna Seca in California! They are truly an amazing group of musicians wow what a show!!!
I was 15 then. Heroes then and now at 61. I thank God for rockers like them in my youth, and life!!! I guess I'm just a simple man!!!
And there you go out of your youth and indeed became "a simple man" still living on.
Good documentary thank you you have put this together
Southern Rock & Roll
will live on forever, because of *Lynyrd Skynyrd* and some others.
From Africa to the bayou to the Miss to St. Louis and Chicago and Detroit, to the east and west and across the Atlantic and back again in the form of progressive rock and all the other forms out of the 60s and 70s. Music is magical.
Thanks Ronnie for walking Al to his Bentley....
In the case of Skynyrd and The Allmans and many other bands the producers and record companies always think they know best .Thank god for the mavericks like Ronnie Van Zant, Duane Allman and Phil Walden. Who have visions and won't compromise .But Cooper deserves credit for getting behind them
Excellent documentary not only told the story of southern rock but also the story of the south as a whole. Great stuff
This is a great documentary!
I drove trucks coast to coast for many years, & the Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Marshall Tucker, & Charlie Daniels kept me company for many a mile; that wasn't all I listened to, but it's the best American music written, in my humble opinion.
I agree with you! From a Southern Woman 😜
Michael Hanby damn right brother
Me too 48 states and Canada.
17:36 not many live albums have had the impact of 1971's Live @ the Fillmore!
Brilliance indeed!
double album as well!
truly innovative!
Check out the live album Allman Brothers SUNY at Stonybrook 9/19/71 if you haven't heard it. It is really good. The Blue Sky with Duane and Dickey is phenomenal.
@@buckodonnghaile4309 it's funny you mention it, i just re-discovered it after not listening to it in a while. i've heard it twice in the last week. Duane and Dicky are indeed just amazing! iconic album! Cheers!
I'm sure the kids today will have the same type of amazing memories from their youth at the big outdoor music festivals such as Coachella, etc.
I'd love to see a "Southern Rock PT II". Southern rock is blazing it's way back with the subtlety of a bulldozer. Y'all need to check out bands like Preacher Stone, Whiskey Myers, Cadillac3 and the like. BUT, first and foremost...BLACKBERRY SMOKE! Look them up...buy their records and DVD's...call your local stations and demand airtime. These bands are being ignored just like the great southern rockers of the 70's. It was the people like us that brought those bands to the forefront, and it's gonna take we the people to bring it back. And trust me...it's out there!!
I will for sure check them. And give my honest opinion on them. 😄
I forgot to say this thanks for posting these bands. Otherwise, we would ever have heard of them unless they played locally. I am just speaking for myself regarding local
You should also check out The Steel Woods, The Vegabonds, Allman Betts Band, Them Dirty Roses and Brent Cobb among others.
Into all that bands you mentioned. Superb every one of them, hard too see them having same legacy as the one and only ABB tho. But hope they all have massive success.
was surprised the video only covers 3 bands. Wishing there was a second video about Blackfoot, Charlie Daniels Band, and Molly Hatchet.
That was quite interesting to watch! Much obliged for posting! The majority of music loving people now and then completely missed out on this powerful and important stream of Southern American music.
Can anything beat Passion, Intensity and Determination. When it is something you feel intensely then it will show and relate to many others.
Ronnie Van Zant's music has influenced so many of the artists that came after him,and is still being played today by millions of people all over the world nearly 50 years after his passing.It was a tragedy of unspeakable proportions that happened that October day in 1977,truly
one of the darkest days in music history.
Yessir!
Just a damn shame.
Ronnie should be remembered ABOVE guys like Kurt Cobain and Bowie.
@@moreblack exactly Bowie you can give him points for being creative and thinking out of the box ,but he was weird and if we was being honest we could say it was a lot of nonsense that some people could really say it sucked , and Kurt Cobain just angry and hollered ,Van zany and Lynyrd Skynyrd was the music that we all loved that was truly great music
I've never heard anyone bleep "Jesus Christ" as a curse word and I appreciate you doing that CMT.
Ed King-fuckin rocks
It takes a lot to get me to sit through a one hours CZcams video. This one did. I worked in the music industry during this time and got to touch most of the people in this video. I didn't realize it at the time because they were "just more musicians" and didn't realize how great they all were. Like they old saying if you remember the 70's you probably weren't their.
Dude? You got to touch people??
@@dodibenabba1378 wouldn't happen now I guess. We'd all be killing rock n roll. Like the "day the music died"
@Keith Clark nope. repaired keyboards for bands like Rolling Stones, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Greatful Dead, Allman Bros., Charlie Daniels, Commodores (Lionel Richey), etc. and probably hundreds of small bands you've never heard of. Want me to go on?
Southern Rock is a term used by Yankees to describe Rock and Roll from the South. As Gregg Allman said, calling Rock from the South Southern Rock is like saying Rock Rock"
There are a lot of idiots that don't understand that R-N-R was born in the South,from white kids listening to the blues and gospel music.
How damn dumb can a yankee be?
@@carywest9256 not so stupid as you are dumb dixie boy. RnR is music originated from black guys, you re racist SOB. Can ya dig that, sucka?
@@fredsakay994 go bob on a knob,maggot!How ya like that?
is this meant to be a stupid argument
When I was in high school in 1970, Idlewild South came out. We had a record store at the school and nobody wanted the album. So i bought it. And I've loved the Brothers ever since. In Summer 2021 I saw the Allman Betts band at Saratoga. It was surreal, to hear some of the great hits live, which I never thought possible. And who was the main attraction...??? It was Skynyrd.
The Singing River still singing in Muscle Shoals! Rock on, Funk on! Dream on.
My dad was friends with Rick Hall and around 77 I was young and dad took me cause toy and Waylon was there. I'll never forget seeing Waylon play guitar for hank Jr. They did uncle pen
Best music ever...A way of life..
Long Live SkyDog!!!! Duane Allman R.I.P.......
My first concert was Allmans Dec 28, 1972. I listened to UK classic and Prog . There still was plenty of time for Southern rock.
The only classic headliner southern rock band I missed was Skynyrd
CDB, Outllaws, Marshall Tucker, Molly Hatchet, Allmans.
I DROVE a limo for 38 special in 1991... that...was special!
Jeff Carlisi - so cool ! Danny Chauncey, Donny VZ, ,Don Barnes was out for 3 years...
Southern rock,'s gonna do it agin!
Jeff Carlisi was and still is cool!
Duane Allman was a guitar genius!!
Without a doubt
Dwayne didn't play the guitar, Dwayne made love to guitar... ❤️
Yes.....and Stevie Gaines was awesome too....
REMEMBER Duane Allman this day! 49 years ago today we lost the greatest guitarist ever!
🍄🍑✌️❤️
24 short years....Such a shame....
~ Long Live the Music of the Lynyrd Skynyrd Band ~
What a time it was love 60 70s
I'm American by birth and
Southern by the grace of God ....🙏
The Byrds and Gram Parsons deserve a-lot of credit in this field.
Burrito Brothers blew me away when I was turned on to them.
I love The Byrds and Gram Parsons but their music is better described as "country rock". Country Rock is a musical cousin to Southern Rock, close but not quite the same animal.
As well as Mike Nesmith his first 3 albums with the First National Band laid the foundation of country rock.
I like how they played drive by truckers at the end just shows that their are still lots of great southern bands still playing some bands to check out black berry smoke whiskey myers, The Cadillac Three, shovels and rope and hogjaw
When you trace the roots, it has a Southern Accent.❤
thank you for this video RandallTSkynyrd.......Long live the ABB and southern rock.....Music never dies....!
Wow I haven't listened to Marshall tucker since the 70s forgot how great they were
Hey Jude = goosebumps and tears!
Such an excellent doc, just excellent! Do today's musicians even try to be this real anymore? Clearly it was sincerely, genuinely, honest-to-gawd all about the music. And what music.....!
Dam. no truer phrase ever spoken, no heavier burden of truth to know than Greg’s statement @21:35.
Hope Dwayne was there waiting on you bro.... RIP Greg RIP Dwayne
Jacksonville, FL - birthplace and capital of Southern Rock!! Allman Brothers Band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, .38 Special, Molly Hatchet, Blackfoot, Rossington-Collins Band. Amazing bands from Jacksonville!!
Don't forget Tom Petty.
35:00 Charlie Daniels the fiddle savant!! May he Rest In Peace
Southern rock was one of my favs, I grew up in the northeast, something about the beat, the guitars, Skynyrd, molly, Allman, so many great bands.
That is a awesome documentary southern rock was is and will always be a high mark in American music
Allman Brothers and Molly Hatched are my favorite southern Rock bands. I was born in North Carolina and raised in Tallahassee Florida. 🤘🏿
I’ve been looking for this since I first saw it on CMT. Thank you for uploading
Back here watching it again watched it for the first time last night it’s really good
Thanks for the upload. Perhaps there'll be a Part 2, one day, featuring Molly Hatchet, the Outlaws and such...
The soundtrack to my childhoood. Born in 73 but raised on all the music from Motown to swamp rock and blues.
Everyone talks about Duane and Dickey (rightfully so) but Jaimoe and Butch Trucks, what a combination that was.
Modern country music has roots in Southern Rock as a major influence in today’s sound.
Awesome interview!!! Thoroughly enjoyed it !!!
If you have difficulty attempting to describe the “spirit, feeling and emotion” that is generated from this recipe of musical freedom, then you understand it down to your core. Muscle Shoals was the spark that started this wildfire.
No doubt about it, there’s something in the water down there below the Mason Dixon Line. 🍑✌🏻
Thank you all for the best music ever... Peace
Thank you for posting this. I saw this documentary years ago and loved it.
I would venture a guess due to time restraints that's why they left out 38 Special, Molly Hatchet & ZZ Top to name a few.But still a good documentary.Thanks for posting it.
The Allman Brothers...often referred to and correctly so as the greatest of all time.
Nah....
What a voice in
"Gregg Allman"
What a guitar player
"Dwayne Allman"
Absolutely the best...!
@@dodibenabba1378 what band could you possibly say is better?? They had Daune Allman and Dickie Betts.
@@steveng1624 Gregg Allman was probably the best white soul voice I've ever heard in America. I mean that guy had magic in his voice.
@@dannydine5263
Many bands back in that era had something special, it was called
*Southern Rock*...When you hear it you're addicted.
I grew up in Muscle Shoals graduated school in 79. I'm back know it is a sweet home.
Saw Duane and Gregg in the 70s at Boston gardens good memory
Love this footage of Southern Rock History too from a different angle . Good stuff
Only cds in my truck are live at Filmore East and Live at Filmore East remastered. Greatest music of my time came out of the south. Charlie Daniel's will tell you.
Thank you for posting this!!
Derek and the Dominos will always be at the top of my playlist, i respect other work ny Eric especially Cream and I grew up from my father and brother on groups like Rush and Pink Floyd and the Doors who all when interviewed admit to being influenced or atleast loving southern blues and jazz rock. In high school I ended up seeing Steely Dan twice between 2002 and 2004 which got me thinking more about music because my interest of all music kinda fell off the planet for a few years as I took up photography and was all about that. When soul searching I went to my inner home and realized music kept me alive inside and went back to the one song I always associated FM radio with. "Layla" which made me research Eric more and all the old blues covers he did with the Dominos and with Cream and was confused how the sound on Layla really came up even knowing so much of it was Duane. It hit me that I needed to see how much was Duane on most tracks of the Layla album and sometimes you have to just listen to understand. I never would have picked up an Allman bro's CD before but I quickly realized that so much of what I liked hearing on the radio was in fact ABB. They are played on my mp3 player just as much as anyone else and Duane and ABB made me rediscover music. Researching music and studying film production and doing video work attracted me to the idea of music documentaries, too late because Classic Albums already existed who has excellent films, i can watch music documentaries over and over. This one twice in the past month, Tom Dowd "Language of Music" is another great documentary, WATCH IT, you will see more of Duane and the brothers on it as Tom Dowd produced Eric Clapton bands like Cream and Derek and the Dominos, Allman Brother Band, Lynyrd Skynyrd and countless others, he was from NYC but loved the south and the music there so much which is why he moved from Atlantic down to Criteria.
Jeff Costlow Sounds like a cool documentary! I'll definitely chk it out! Clapton is one of my favorites too. I was mesmerized when I saw him play in New Orleans a few yrs back. ~Definitely the best show I've ever seen!
+Jeff Costlow Hi Jeff. Please come and join a brand new Marshall Tucker Band Facebook page. Come and contribute your opinions. Keep the memory alive. Thank you!
I pretty much agree that Skynard and The Allmans were the premier southern rock bands. No other bands had their sound, chemistry , charisma and material.
I agree somewhat with you in regards to The Allman Brothers and Skynyrd. They were certainly trailblazers. But there're several others that was right along with them. How about ZZTop, Eagles, .38 Special, Molly Hatchet, Blackfoot, Mothers Finest and Atlanta Rhythm Section to name a few.Southern Rock was exploding.
The Eagles ? Southern rock? That's the LA scene dude. Atlanta Rhythm Section were studio musicians , not much soul in their music. Never heard of Mother's Finest..will check them out. ZZTop was , is and will always be fantastic but they weren't as innovative as Skynyrd of the Allmans
As a matter of fact, I am totally unfamiliar with the music of Thermos Greenwood . I'll make it a point to check him ( and the colored people) out
I didn't think you were serious. But apparently you were. I just checked them out on youtube..pretty wild stuff
Lead singer of 38 special is brother to both lead singers of skynyrrd. Ronnie, Donnie, and Johnny Van Zant.
Saw the original MTB five times here in Milwaukee. Great shows . Fantastic musicians. Greg Allmann put them down in his autobiography.
Silly Greg.
I was at a few of those shows at Summerfest in the late 70s/early 80s. I remember the bass player using the Hoan bridge as an echoplex. Also saw the ABB and Molly Hatchet at Summerfest.
This a wonderful informative documentary about a great period and genre of music.
Ed King and Allen Collins were incredible
southern rock players, so was Duane Allman
and Dickie Betts. Greg Allman was the best
Blues singer of his time, I doubt anyone will
come along to equal or surpass his skill.
Greg Allman didn't clap when Hank Jr called Obama out!
@@wildestcowboy2668 Was Cher sitting
next to him? :)
There is Duane Allman and there is everybody else. The greatest ever to pick up the instrument.
Those accounts of the planes crash just wrecked me. 😭 Overall what a great piece of history! Thank you!
First time I heard Allman Bros, closing of Fillmore East was on public t.v., I heard them and I was in a trance , best dang music I ever heard
Wow I Still have all them Records love the Art on them !
thanks for sharing!!!
Great documentary!! However, not to mention great southern rock bands toward the end of that era, such as The Outlaws & Hatchet doesn’t finish the story!!
Thanks for this comment. Knowing that they don't mention Hatchet makes me not want to watch
Blackfoot??
Barrie Hellon-Warwick yes, Blackfoot
My favorite by far, out of the whole lot is the Allman Bros Band but I wouldn't argue with a Lynard Skynard fan if they said they were the best Southern Rock band because he or she might be right. Although rock was a part of their sound I don't think the Allman Brothers put out what I would call anything approaching a rock LP until 1979s Enlightened Rogues. Whereas Skynnard had varied influences, nevertheless they sounded like rock LPs. The Allman Bros were by far the most jazz-fusion, blues-oriented of the lot.
My friends and I had this theory about the ABB that there was a space ship that touched down in Macon and left some guys in the general vicinity with a special talent enhanced by an other-worldly prescience. We used to say that cuz we had a really hard time trying to copy their musicianship.
ABB the best by a long shot and that's not an insult to the others the ABB are that good .
@@frankd.506 Correct Frank
Actually most of the band felt the albums Enlightened Rogues and Reach for the Sky pretty much sucked.
Few and far between highlights. After listening when released, this lifelong fan didn't waste his money. First
and only one I've never bought.
@@markgupton1313 I've got them too but if I recall Reach was discounted, I've even got the solo stuff like Great Southern and Gregg's