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Gregg Allman .......I cannot believe it has been 5 years.

Hello Audiogoners - and with a sad note I realized that Gregg Alllman left us 5 years ago today. I understand especially right now …...that there is a lot more sadness to be found and going around in this world. But, musically this guy was my musical North Star. I first saw him perform live in dive bar back in 1976 or 1977 ( it was the seventies ) and although I really liked the Allman Brothers, his solo stuff had me hooked. I followed him around as well as the Allman Brothers for the next 40 years. ( I still wished that they all could have worked things out with Dickey as they were NEVER the same after he left or was asked to leave . Derek Truck is an exceptional guitarist but IMO never sounded good with them ) I just miss that man's voice and his sound......his songs and the Allman Brothers songs are the backdrop to my life. The '' Road Goes on Forever '' ….miss you and your music today Gregg Allman
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leadcrew
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Well, I've got to run to keep from hiding
And I'm bound to keep on riding
And I've got one more silver dollar
But I'm not gonna let them catch me, no
Not gonna let 'em catch the midnight rider

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jafant
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Another vote for I'm surprised that he lasted as long as he did.

 

Happy Listening!

desferous
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Garebear, 

While I was reading your post, shuffle brought "Steady Rain" by Warren Zevon on and I knew I should respond.  My father passed away today several years ago. We had been repairing unintentional harm from the past but were not finished. I just miss my father a lot.

Missing an artist, I understand completely.  I still get hit with sadness knowing David Bowie, Warren Zevon, and Neil Peart are gone.  I don't exactly understand why.  I do know Rush in some ways was behind me growing up when I felt my parents weren't.  In some ways helped me keep a moral compass.  David Bowie is stranger for me.  I feel real loneliness and get emotional.  I just love his music and appreciated his journey.  Maybe part of it is knowing that he is not out there making music anymore it is what brings up sadness? Warren Zevon, I just enjoy so much.  It doesn't matter how many times I hear certain songs of his - I just smile. And then again, I can't listen to "Keep Me in Your Heart" without breaking down. 

Music has always had a strong hold over me and I love my favorite musicians dearly.  They have helped me understand life, and emotions, and kept me company through the years.  Just the weight of knowing they are gone sometimes presses down a little too hard. 

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searchingforthesound
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And the road goes on forever!  RIP Brother!  Miss that cat!

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searchingforthesound
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I do however have to disagree on Derek.  I have seen the Brothers probably around 75 times and many of those with Derek and Warren.  Nothing like those two on stage tearing into ABB tunes and doing them the ultimate justice.  Derek is a student of Duanes style as well as all others he has played with. I have watched him on stage soaking up Clapton, Johnny Winter, Buddy Guy, BB King , Hubert Sumlin, Jimmie Vaughn, Robert Randolph and many other greats.  He watches learns and repeats .  The cat is by far the best player slide alive today

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