“After my brother died,” Gregg Allman wrote in his 2013 memoir My Cross To Bear, “I knew I was going to do exactly what he would have done had it been the other way around, and that was to say, ‘Let’s go play.’” To honor Duane and assure the Allman Brothers Band could continue, “Keeping busy […]
ATLANTA – Georgia should institute a 30% to 35% tax credit for music-production expenses to help grow the state’s music industry, a bipartisan legislative study committee recommended this week.The tax incentive would encourage out-of-state productions to invest in Georgia musicians, the committee said. The state should also set the amount of spending needed to qualify […]
In 1992, George Harrison released Live in Japan, a selection of live songs he performed over his 1991 12-show tour with Eric Clapton. The former Beatle was initially reluctant to go on the road, but Clapton said it’d be easier since he and his band were coming. George used the tour as an excuse to […]
A new film starring the acclaimed musician and environmentalist hits video on demand.These may not be normal times, and we may not be able to enjoy the pleasures of a movie theater to see new films – but all is not lost. For now, movies can debut at virtual festivals and screenings, and then as […]
BEST OF 2022: Pianist and vintage keys pro Chuck Leavell has been at the top of his game for more than 40 years, playing on record and live with The Allman Brothers, Eric Clapton, George Harrison, John Mayer, The Black Crowes and – of course – The Rolling Stones.In addition to his prolific and prestigious […]
Launched on Veterans Day and running through December 12th, Raven Drum Foundation’s second annual 12 Drummers Drumming auction brings together a list of rock’s most influential and legendary figures to raise vital funds for people dealing with PTSD, trauma, and suicidal ideation. Bid here.Just added items include:-Taylor Swift autographed guitar-Alvin Taylor’s sticks used to record George […]