Skydog: The Duane Allman Story by Randy Poe
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Book Reviews of Skydog: The Duane Allman Story
Book Review: A very detailed book about the life & times of the late/great Duane Allman.
Summary: 5 Stars
First, I'd like to mention the author, Randy Poe, he was raised in the Muscle Shoals area of Alabama. He has quite an amount of experience in the music industry. Then there is a great "forword" to the book, written by ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons, where he shares some of his memories & personal experiences with Duane, and the early ABB. This book covers Duane's life from childhood, all the way through his untimely early death in a motorcycle accident, and even beyond his death. It also covers a very good history of the early, Allman Brothers Band, and how Duane put the band together. Each musician was "hand-picked", directly by Duane.
It covers the time spent by Duane, as a session guitarist, at a recording studio, in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. He played guitar on many songs recorded there, by Wilson Pickett, to Boz Scaggs and several other artists. There is a great double CD on Duane's session work, it's called Duane's Allman's Anthology, it's carried by Amazon. Also, Duane was a recording, session guitarist on Eric Clapton's "Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs". Duane was one of the best guitar players ever. He was especially good playing "slide", electric guitar.
Duane was also a great person. He started a racially intergrated rock band, in the deep south, in the late 1960's, with the selection of Jaimoe as a drummer. Jaimoe certainly turned out to be an outstanding drummer. Duane was an innovator, and a motavator, and basically was the "Father" of Southern Rock".
Overall, this is some great reading on the life & times, of the legendary Duane Allman. You will not be disappointed in this book for sure. Thanks!!!
Book Review: Great read
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this book as a Christmas gift for my 30yo son, an Allman Brothers fan, so I am just passing on his comments to me. He loved the book; he said it's not a superficial account, but a thoughtful and detailed portrayal of Duane Allman's life by someone who was there. He's not easy to please, but this book really impressed him.Book Review: Breezy w/meat
Summary: 4 Stars
As a long time Derek and the Dominos and Allman Brother fan-all I knew about Duane Allman is he greatly missed and he could settle into any genre with ease. If you are like yours truely-buy this book for when you take a vacation day from "the salt mine" put on some Allman Brothers,Derek and the Dominos or some sweet Southern soul music and read this book. While a bit slight you will find yourself wishing Greg was still with us and pushing Clapton,his brother Greg and maybe even Derek Trucks into new heights.Book Review: Great book on Duane Allman
Summary: 4 Stars
This book does help clear up a few myths about Duane Allman especially his early bands and music.
The real tragic thing is how such an amazing talented man was taken away from us far too early.
Duane Allman and his brother Gregg are among the most honest and soulful people in the music business.
I highly recommend anyone who is interested in reading about an iconic man who put in more into his 24 years than many people do in a lifetime.