COVER STORY - FROM THE CRATES
from the crates Kelly McCoy is a veteran Atlanta broadcaster who writes about the days popular music only came on vinyl records, which often were stored in crates. Macon has a rich heritage in Georgia music. Otis Redding, and Little Richard are a couple of artists who come to mind. Then there are the Brothers Allman. There’s no way I’d attempt to write a huge piece about the
Allman Brothers. What hasn’t been already said? I’m still a major fan, of course. If you weren’t in Atlanta or the south in those days, you may have a little difficulty understanding the love for the Brothers and the impact they had on the lives of we Suthunuhs. The first time I heard the Allman Brothers was 1970, playing on a tape in a friend’s Chevelle SS 454, I think…or maybe it was a SS 396. In those days the sweetsounding 8-track player allowed one to cruise with great sound. Through the years we learned that these weren’t just a bunch of guys doin’ the southern rock thing. They were so much deeper than that. The Brothers reincarnations were many over time. If you know any of their history, the deaths of Duane Allman and cofounding member-bass player Berry Oakley
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Notes from a fan: Gregg Allman’s music touches a bluesy soul
Gregg Allman with then-wife Cher
as they were just beginning their rapid ascent created a disastrous scenario for this young group. But truth be known, I’m a
bigger fan of Gregg’s solo efforts. His voice, numerous backing bands and songs can touch any bluesy soul with his bluesy soul. Duane’s baby brother Gregg outlived and outlasted the core group for the most part. After being involved in a reincarnation or three, his musical callings were telling him to try something different. He evolved into the present, but that deep down bluessoul inside defined him. Yes, he also knew how to rock it when necessary and could “country fry” you in a quick step. His music was diverse. I’ve never been a rocker type. A little blues, funk, and soulful horns will always get my ear. Some of Gregg’s magic formula with these flavors still astonishes me to this day. I started playing the piano by
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