In 1970 The Allman Brothers Band was considered one of the greatest rock promises in the United States. With their unique mix of blues, rock and country they invented 'Southern rock'. Master guitarist and band leader Duane Allman was killed in a motorcycle accident in 1971. Considering Duane irreplaceable, the group recruited pianist Chuck Leavell. In addition, the sole surviving guitarist, Dickey
… Betts, wrote the lion's share of the songs on Brothers And Sisters (1974), the first full-length album without Duane. It seems that the setback provided the group with new fire. A number of songs on Brothers And Sisters became classics in the Allmans oeuvre. The swinging instrumental Jessica has that typical Allman sound with beautifully doubled guitar parts. Another highlight is the relaxed Ramblin 'Man in which Dickey Betts' love for country rock echoes. For this re-release the album will be released with an extra CD containing recordings from the rehearsal room. Very nice, because most of The Allman Brothers Band songs were created while the group was jamming for hours. (PdK)more