The Rolling Stones are returning to the states this fall to make up for postponed 2020 dates. The 13-date tour begins September 26th at The Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis, Missouri, and wraps up November 20th at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. See tickets here.They are hitting most of the cities they planned […]
If you don’t know Chuck Leavell’s name, you definitely know his music. He was the keyboardist for the Allman Brothers. He’s been the keyboardist for the Rolling Stones since 1982. He’s played with Dr. John, Eric Clapton, The Black Crowes, Gov’t Mule and John Mayer. He is one of rock and roll’s legendary keyboardists, and […]
Rolling Stones’ keyboard player Chuck Leavell is the subject of a new documentary that focuses on the Tuscaloosa-raised musician’s commitment to the environment.“Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man” is available for streaming now through Nov. 28 on the Bama Theatre’s website, https://bamatheatre.org/streaming.php, for $12. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the downtown Tuscaloosa theater.In addition to […]
There was an intergenerational Allman Brothers celebration on June 9 in the band’s hometown of Macon, Ga. as the Allman Betts Band welcomed Chuck Leavell to the stage.Leavell joined the band – spearheaded by Devon Allman and Duane Betts – for the Allman Brothers favorites “Southbound” and “Blue Sky” as well as “Dead Flowers” by […]
Famed keyboard player Chuck Leavell is — as a native Georgian — all about living amid the moss, even if the group he’s most associated with, the Rolling Stones, are by definition averse to it. A new documentary opening this weekend, “Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man,” charts his double life, as one of the most renowned session musicians […]
On March 11th, 2020, hours before the United States came to a grinding halt due to the pandemic, The Brothers gathered at Madison Square Garden to celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Allman Brothers Band. The concert would prove to be the last public outing for many attendees—as well as the musicians onstage—for over a year. This only added to […]