Tag Archive for: Macon

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Duane Allman’s 1957 Les Paul goldtop is at the Beacon. The story…

It was very moving to see Derek Trucks play Duane Allman's 1957 Les Paul goldtop at the Beacon Weds. night. Duane is always on stage with the Allman Brothers band but that brought this fact home in a serious way. Enjoy the photo by my friend…

A very different take on “Little Martha”

I think this captures the eerie solitude and beauty of Rose Hill cemetary, which I've visited many times, and also reflects the structural sturdiness and melodic beauty of Duane's only composition. It's worth noting that Dickey Betts disputes…
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Playing Duane Allman’s guitar

A special guest post: What was it like to play Duane Allman’s guitar? by Sonny Moorman I had the thrill of my musical life last year when I got to play Duane Allman’s 1957 Goldtop Les Paul on a Macon, Georgia, stage. I grew…