Gregg Allman - 2005-01-21 - Jim Thorpe, PA (SBD)

Gregg Allman
2005-01-21
Penn's Peak
Jim Thorpe, PA
Soundboard Recording
320 kbps
Artwork Included

01. House Music
02. Whipping Post
03. Demons
04. Rendez-Vous With The Blues
05. Ocean Awash In Gunwale
06. Samson & Delilah
07. Love Is The Poison
08. Slip Away
09. Multi-Coloured Lady
10. Band Intro
11. Faces Without Names
12. Been Hurt Before
13. Just Before The Bullets Fly
14. Queen of Hearts
15. Back To Daytona
16. Melissa
17. Midnight Rider
18. I'm No Angel
19. Crowd

Encores:
20. Statesboro Blues
21. Sweet Feeling

Gregg Allman - 2005-01-21 - Jim Thorpe, PA (SBD)

2000s - #5: In early 2005, Gregg Allman went out on a short solo tour as a warm up for the Allman Brother's band annual March residency at the Beacon Theater in New York. This soundboard (or recording captures him at Penn's Peak on January 21, 2005, 21 years ago today.

The Band - 1990-12-05 - Lone Star Roadhouse, New York, NY (late) (SBD)

The Band

1990-12-05

Late Show

Lone Star Roadhouse

New York, NY

Soundboard Recording

320 kbps

Artwork Included

01. Caledonia

02. CC Rider

03. Mary Ann

04. Mystery Train

05. WS Walcott Medicine Show

06. It Makes No Difference

07. Ophelia

08. "How Ya Doin'"

09. The Shape I'm In*

10. Blues Stay Away From Me*

11. Up On Cripple Creek*

12. Willy & The Hand Jive*

* with Gregg Allman & Joe Walsh

The Band - 1990-12-05 - Lone Star Roadhouse, New York, NY (late) (SBD) 

I saw The Band live just twice, both times in 1985. The first concert, in August at Pier 84 in New York, they were the lead in for CSN. The 2nd show, in October, they headlined at one of their favorite venues, the Lone Star Cafe.  By the way, The Band is in a select group of just 8 artists that I saw twice in the same year, with the other 7 being the Grateful Dead, Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, Bruce Hornsby, Joe Jackson, Robert Cray, and Los Lobos.  If you like statisrtics like that, you'll find a whole chapter of them in my book.

This soundboard recording captures The Band on Deecember 5, 1990, 35 years ago today, at the Lone Star Roadhouse in New York. After the Lone Star Cafe closed, the owners opened a new venue, called the Lone Star Roadhouse, and The Band followed!

Farm Aid - 2007-09-09 - Randalls Island, NY (TV SBD)

Farm Aid

2007-09-09

Farm Aid

New York, NY

TV Soundboard Recording

320 kbps

Artwork Included

Counting Crows

01. Rain King > Thunder Road

02. Recovering The Satellites

03. Washington Square

04. A Murder Of One

05. A Long December

Gregg Allman

01. Midnight Rider*

02. Melissa**

*with Willie Nelson

**With Warren Haynes

Warren Haynes

01. Soulshine

Missing: 

- Indian Sunset

- Fallen Down

- One

Allmans Brothers

01. Trouble No More

02. Revival

03. Who's Been Talking

04. Black Hearted Woman

05. Statesboro Blues

06. One Way Out

Farm Aid - 2007-09-09 - Randalls Island, NY (TV SBD)

This TV soundboard recording captures highlights from Farm Aid 2007, held at Randall's Island in New York on September 9, 2007, 18 years ago today.  Included are performances from the Counting Crows, Gregg Allman, Warren Haynes, and the Allman Brothers.  Interestingly, this may be the only Farm Aid concert post this month where we do not have any of the sets from the 3 founders, though Willie Nelson does make an appearance alongside Gregg Allman.

Gregg Allman - 1987-04-17 - New London, CT (FM)

Gregg Allman
1987-04-17
Garden Theatre
New London, CT
FM Broadcast
320 kbps
Artwork Included

01. Don’t Want You No More 
02. Not My Cross To Bear
03. Sweet Feelin’ 
04. Hot ‘Lanta
05. Face Without Names 
06. Things That Might Have Been 
07. Trouble No More 
08. I’m No Angel 
09. The Things You Use To Do 
10. Queen Of Hearts 
11. Statesboro Blues 
12. Please Call Home 
13. Whipping Post 
14. One Way Out 

Gregg Allman - 1987-04-17 - New London, CT (FM)

1980s - #5: In 1982, the Allman Brothers broke up, unable to operate as a band anymore due to tensions, alcohol and drugs. Betts explained that "we broke up in '82 because we decided we better just back out or we would ruin what was left of the band’s image." For most of the next 5 years, Gregg Allman wandered around in a drunken haze, unable or unwilling to make new music. He later explained that “No two ways about it, the ’80s were rough. [...] It was seven years of going, "What is it that I do?” Being self-employed your whole life, that becomes a certain rock, a reinforcement. When that’s gone, not only are you bored stiff, but you just want to cry—"What do I do? I know I used to serve a purpose." In 1987, somehow, Allman again found that purpose, recording a solo album for Epic Records appropriately entitled I'm No Angel. The title track became a top 40 hit, and Allman went on tour in support of the disc. This FM broadcast captures him during that tour, in New London on April 17, 1987, 38 years ago today. By the way, the success of that album brought new attention to the Allman Brothers, which was further reinforced 2 years later by the release of the box set Dreams, celebrating the band's 20th anniversary. As the 1980s closed, the Allman Brothers would reform, and stay together for another 30 plus years!

Gregg Allman - 1998-02-18 - San Francisco, CA (FM)

Gregg Allman 

1998-02-18

The Fillmore 

San Francisco, CA 

FM Broadcast

192 kbps

Artwork Included

01. I'm No Angel 

02. Midnight Rider

03. Melissa

04. Born Under A Bad Sign

05. These Days

06. House Of Blues 

07. Keep On Smilin'

08. Whippin' Post

09. Queen Of Hearts

10. Statesboro Blues 

11. Don't Want You No More 

12. It's Not My Cross To Bear

13. I Still Got That Old Time Feeling For You 

14. Faces Without Names

15. Hot 'Lanta

Gregg Allman - 1998-02-18 - San Francisco, CA (FM)

When Gregg Allman launched a tour in late 1997, it marked the first time in a decade that he had played solo live concerts. The tour, which stretched into the following year, even took him to Japan for several dates. This FM broadcast captures him far closer to home, at the Fillmore in San Frabncisco on February 18, 1998, 26 years ago today.

Gregg Allman - 2013-12-14 - Asheville, NC (Webcast)

Gregg Allman 
with Warren Haynes
Warren Haynes 25th Annual Christmas Jam
2013-12-14
U.S. Cellular Center
Asheville, NC
Webcast Recording
320 kbps
Artwork Included
01. Statesboro Blues
02. Another Rider*
03. Soulshine*
04. Stormy Monday
05. Dreams**
06. Band Introductions
07. One Way Out***

* with Bill Evans, Ron Holloway, Craig Sorrells & Greg Hollowell
** with Bill Evans & Oteil Burbridge; without Ron Johnson
*** with Oteil Burbridge; without Ron Johnson

Gregg Allman -  2013-12-14 - Asheville, NC (Webcast)

Gregg Allman 2013 - Back To Back - #2: As promised yesterday, here's part 2 of our Back to Back set featuring Gregg Allman at Warren Haynes' 25th Annual Christmas Jam in 2013. This one is a webcast audience recording  that captures Greg,  with Warren sitting in, on December 14, 2013, 10 years ago today.

Gregg Allman - 2013-12-13 - Asheville, NC (Webcast)

Gregg Allman 

with Warren Haynes

Warren Haynes 25th Annual Christmas Jam

2013-12-13

U.S. Cellular Center

Asheville, NC

Webcast Recording

320 kbps

Artwork Included

00. Intriduction

01. These Days

02. Midnight Rider

03. I Can’t Be Satisfied with Keb’ Mo’

04. Long Black Veil

05. All My Friends

06. The Needle & The Damage Done

07. Melissa

Gregg Allman -  2013-12-13 - Asheville, NC (Webcast)

Gregg Allman 2013 - Back To Back - #1:  In 2013, the Warren Haynes Christmas Jam benefit concert expanded to 2 days to celebrate the event's 25th Anniversary.  Gregg Allman, who Warren had played with during his time in the Allman Brothers Band, was one of the many special guests at those 2 anniversary shows. This webcast recording captures Gregg,  with Warren sitting in, on noght one on  December 13, 2013, a decade ago today. Download this one, then come back tomorrow for part 2 of this Back to Back set.

Gregg Allman & Warren Haynes - 1992-08-31 - New York, NY (SBD)

Gregg Allman & Warren Haynes

1992-08-31

The Wetlands

New York, NY  

Soundboard Recording

320 kbps

Artwork Included

1st Set:

01. Tuning

02. Done Somebody Wrong

03. Just Before The Bullets Fly

04. Stormy Monday

05. One Way Out

06. Statesboro Blues

2nd Set: 

07. Mercy Mercy Mercy

08. Crossroads

09. Hoochie Coochie Man

10. Look Over Yonder's Wall

11. Chant Jam

12. Louie Louie

 

Gregg Allman & Warren Haynes -  1992-08-31 - New York, NY (SBD)

On August 30, 199, the Allman Brothers Band played a concert at the Meadownlands Summerfest in East Rutherofrd,NJ>  Summerfest was a series of shows that took place i the parking lot of Giants Staium.  Promoter John Scher set up a satge and some paortable stands, and prononced it a concert venue.  I saw Bob Weir there  about a month earlier, on July 24.  In any event, after th\e show, in the wee hours of the morning on August 31, 1992, 31 years ago today, Gregg Allman and Warren Haynes made their way to a clun in New York called The Wetlands.  The two played not one but two full sets, as captured in this soundboard recording. 

 

Gregg Allman - 1982-08-18 - New Orleans, LA (SBD)

Gregg Allman 

1982-08-18

Saenger Performing Arts Theatre

New Orleans, LA

Soundboard Recording

320 kbps

Artwork Included

01. Dreams

02. Old Time Feeling

03. Don't Keep Me Wondering

04. Matthew's Arrival

05. band introductions

06. Queen of Hearts

07. Stand Back

08. I Need Your Love So Bad

09. Statesboro Blues

10. Stormy Monday

11. Rock Me, Baby > It's My Own Fault

12. One Way Out

Gregg Allman - 1982-08-18 - New Orleans, LA (SBD)

In 1982, the Allman Brothers broke up, unable to operate as band anymore due to tensions, alcohol and drugs. Dickie Betts explained that "we broke up in '82 because we decided we better just back out or we would ruin what was left of the band’s image." For most of the next 5 years, Greg Allman wandered around in a drunken haze, unable or unwilling to make new music. He later explained that “No two ways about it, the ’80s were rough. [...] It was seven years of going, "What is it that I do?” Being self-employed your whole life, that becomes a certain rock, a reinforcement. When that’s gone, not only are you bored stiff, but you just want to cry—"What do I do? I know I used to serve a purpose." In 1987, somehow, Allman again found that purpose, recording a solo album for Epic Records appropriately entitled I'm No Angel. The title track became a top 40 hit, and Allman went on tour in support of the disc. The success of the album brought new attention to the Allman Brothers, which was further reinforced 2 years later by the release of the box set Dreams, celebrating the band's 20th anniversary. As the 1980s closed, the Allman Brothers would reform, and stay together for another quarter century!  This soundbaord recording, hoever, captures Gregg right at the time of the break up, before the redemptoive arc, in New Orleans, on August 18, 1982, 41 years ago today,

Gregg Allman & Warren Haynes - 1994-10-29 - Seattle, WA (FM)

Gregg Allman & Warren Haynes

with Allen Woody

1994-10-29

103.7 Studios

Seattle WA

FM broadcast

320 kbps

Artwork Included

01. Intro

02. Talk

03. Midnite Rider

04. Talk >

05. Same Thing

06. Talk

07. Stormy Monday

08. Outro

Gregg Allman & Warren Haynes - 1994-10-29 - Seattle, WA (FM)

1994 - On May 3, 1994, the Allman Brothers released Where it All begins, their 11th studio album and 3rd since te band reformed in 1990. The new disc included the single No One To Run With, which went to #7 on the Billboard mainstream rock charts. The album also featured Soulshine, written by Warren Haynes, which became one of Warren's signature live tunes, whether playing with the Allmans, Govt Mule or solo. The band toured across the states in support of the disc, reaching Seattle on October 29, 1994, 28 years ago today. Before that night's concert, Gregg Allman, Warren Haynes and Allen Woody stopped by local radio station 103.7 for a morning acoustic show and interviews, as captured in this FM broadcast. 

Gregg Allman - 1987-05-25 - Austin, TX (FM)

Gregg Allman

1987-05-25

Auditorium Shores

Austin, TX

FM Broadcast

320 kbps

Artwork Included

01. DJ Intro

02. I Don't Want You No More >

03. It's Not My Cross To Bear >

04. Old Time Feelin'

05. Faces Without Names

06. Trouble No More

07. Anything Goes

08. Hot 'lanta

09. I'm No Angel

10. Statesboro Blues

11. Please Call Home

12. Whipping Post

13. One Way Out

Gregg Allman - 1987-05-25 - Austin, TX (FM) 

1987: In 1982, the Allman Brothers Band broke up, unable to operate as band anymore due to tensions, alcohol and drugs. Dickie Betts explained that "we broke up in '82 because we decided we better just back out or we would ruin what was left of the band’s image." For most of the next 5 years, Greg Allman wandered around in a drunken haze, unable or unwilling to make new music. He later explained that “No two ways about it, the ’80s were rough. [...] It was seven years of going, "What is it that I do?” Being self-employed your whole life, that becomes a certain rock, a reinforcement. When that’s gone, not only are you bored stiff, but you just want to cry—"What do I do? I know I used to serve a purpose." In 1987, somehow, Allman again found that purpose, recording a solo album for Epic Records appropriately entitled I'm No Angel. The title track became a top 40 hit, and Allman went on tour in support of the disc. This FM broadcast captures him on May 15, 1987, 35 years ago today, in Austin, The success of the album brought new attention to the Allman Brothers, which was further reinforced 2 years later by the release of the box set Dreams, celebrating the band's 20th anniversary. As the 1980s closed, the Allman Brothers would reform, and stay together for another quarter century!

Gregg Allman - 2005-01-25 - New York, NY (SBD or Ex Aud)

Gregg Allman 

2005-01-25

B.B. King's Blues Club

New York, NY 

Soundboard (or Ex Aud) Recording

320 kbps

Artwork Included

01. Whipping Post

02. Demons

03. House Of Blues

04. Ocean Awash The Gunwale

05. Samson & Delilah

06. Slip Away

07. Faces Without Names

08. I've been Been Hurt Before

09. Just Before the Bullets Fly

10. Back to Daytona

11. Melissa

12. Midnight Rider

13. I'm No Angel

14. Statesboro Blues

Gregg Allman - 2005-01-25 - New York, NY (SBD or Ex Aud)  

2000s - #5: In early 2005, Gregg Allman went out on a short solo tour as a warm up for the Allman Brother's band annual March residency at the Beacon Theater in New York. This soundboard (or excellent audience) recording captures him at BB King's Blue Club in NYC on January 25, 2005, 17 years ago today.

Gregg Allman - 1987-03-10 - Buffalo, NY (SBD)

Gregg Allman

1987-03-10

Tralfamadore Cafe

Buffalo, NY

Soundboard recording

320 kbps

Artwork Included

01. introductory dialogue

02. Don't Want You No More

03. It's Not My Cross To Bear

04. Sweet Feelin'

05. Hot 'lanta

06. Need your Love So Bad

07. I'm No Angel

08. Trouble No More

09. Faces Without Names

10. Things You Used TO DO

11. Statersboro Blues

12. Please Call Home

13. Whipping Post

14. One Way Out

Gregg Allman - 1987-03-10 - Buffalo, NY (SBD)

In 1982, the Allman Brothers broke up, unable to operate as band anymore due to tensions, alcohol and drugs. Betts explained that "we broke up in '82 because we decided we better just back out or we would ruin what was left of the band’s image." For most of the next 5 years, Gregg Allman wandered around in a drunken haze, unable or unwilling to make new music. He later explained that “No two ways about it, the ’80s were rough. [...] It was seven years of going, "What is it that I do?” Being self-employed your whole life, that becomes a certain rock, a reinforcement. When that’s gone, not only are you bored stiff, but you just want to cry—"What do I do? I know I used to serve a purpose." In 1987, somehow, Allman again found that purpose, recording a solo album for Epic Records appropriately entitled I'm No Angel. The title track became a top 40 hit, and Allman went on tour in support of the disc. This FM broadcast captures him during that tour, in Buffalo on March 10, 1987, 34 years ago today. By the way, the success of that album brought new attention to the Allman Brothers, which was further reinforced 2 years later by the release of the box set Dreams, celebrating the band's 20th anniversary. As the 1980s closed, the Allman Brothers would reform, and stay together for another 30 plus years!

Gregg Allman - 2005-02-01 - Johnson City, NY (SBD)

Gregg Allman 

2005-02-01

Magic City Music Hall

Johnson City, NY

Soundboard Recording

320 kbps

Artwork Included

01. Whipping Post

02. Demons

03. House Of Blues

04. Ocean Awash The Gunwale

05. Samson And Delilah

06. Love That Poison

07. Slip Away

08. Multi-Colored Lady

09. Faces Without Names

10. Not Like I've Been Hurt By You

11. Just Before The Bullets fly

12. Melissa

13. Back To Daytona

14. Midnite Rider

15. I'm No Angel

Encore

16. Old Time Feeling

17. Statesboro Blues

Gregg Allman - 2005-02-01 - Johnson City, NY (SBD)

2000s - #1: In early 2005, Gregg Allman went out on a short solo tour as a warm up for the Allman Brother's band annual March residency at the Beacon Theater in New York.  This soundboard recording captures him in Johnson City, NY on February 1, 2005, 16 years ago today.

Gregg Allman - 1987-07-18 - Austin TX (FM)

Gregg Allman 

1987-07-18

Auditorium Shores 

Austin TX 

FM Broadcast

320 kbps

Artwork Included

01. Intro

0.2 Not My Cross To Bare

03. Old Time Feeling

04. Faces Without Name

05. Trouble No More

06. Anything Goes

07. Hot 'Lanta

08. I'm No Angel

09. Please Call Home

10. Whipping Post 

11. Outro

Gregg Allman  - 1987-07-18 - Austin TX (FM)

In 1982, the Allman Brothers broke up, unable to operate as band anymore due to tensions, alcohol and drugs. Betts explained that :we broke up in '82 because we decided we better just back out or we would ruin what was left of the band’s image." For most of the next 5 years, Gregg Allman wandered around in a drunken haze, unable or unwilling to make new music. He later explained that “No two ways about it, the ’80s were rough. [...] It was seven years of going, "What is it that I do?” Being self-employed your whole life, that becomes a certain rock, a reinforcement. When that’s gone, not only are you bored stiff, but you just want to cry—"What do I do? I know I used to serve a purpose." In 1987, somehow, Allman again found that purpose, recording a solo album for Epic Records appropriately entitled I'm No Angel. The title track became a top 40 hit, and Allman went on tour in support of the disc. This FM broadcast captures him during that tour, in Austin on July 18, 1987, 33 years ago today. By the way, the success of that album brought new attention to the Allman Brothers, which was further reinforced 2 years later by the release of the box set Dreams, celebrating the band's 20th anniversary. As the 1980s closed, the Allman Brothers would reform, and stay together for another 30 plus years!

Gregg Allman - 1974-04-08 - Boston MA (SBD)

Gregg Allman
1974-04-08
Boston Music Hall
Boston, MA
Soundboard Recording
320 kbps
Artwork Included

Gregg Allman Band
01. All My Friend Jam
02. Don't Mess Up A Good Thing
03. Queen Of Hearts
04. These Days
05. Feel So Bad
06. Multi-Colored Lady
07. Double Cross
08. Please Call Home
09. Midnight Rider

Cowboy Set : 
10. Please Be With Me
11. I Heard Some Man Talkin'
12. Love 40
13. Time Will Take Us > Where Can You Go?

Gregg Allman Band 
14. Stand Back
15. Dreams
16. All My Friends (1st 2:48 Of Song Spliced In From Joe Maloney Audience Copy)
17. Are You Lonely For Me Baby
18. Turn On Your Love Light

Encores:
19. Oncoming Traffic** 
20. Will The Circle Be Unbroken**

**Audience Source

Gregg Allman - 1974-04-08 - Boston MA (SBD)

In 1973 as the Allman Brothers Band was beginning on a 3 year road toward their first break up, Gregg Allman released his first sol album, entitled look back,  In 1974 he went of the road in support of the disc, symbolically backed by band Cowboy, who had been one of his late brother Duane's favorite bands. Cowboy,also played a short set during the intermission at each show.. The tour spawned a live album, recorded at the Caopirol Theater in Passaic and Carnegie Hall in New York (Could two venue have been more different - the former an X-rated movie theater by day in a tun down NJ neighborhood, the latter a majestic palace in the heart of New York's midtown district.)  This soundboard recording captures Gregg & Cowboy during that tour, on April 8, 1974, 46 years ago today, in Boston.

Gregg Allman - 1987-06-30 - Philadelphia PA (FM)

Gregg Allman 

1987-06-30

Mann Music Center

Philadelphia, PA   

WNEW-FM Broadcast

320 kbps

Artwork Included

01. Don't Want You No More

02. Not My Cross To Bear

03. Sweet Feeling

04. Faces Without Names

05. Trouble No More

06. Anything Goes

07. I'm No Angel

08. Statesboro Blues  W/Charlie Daniels

09. Please Call Home

10. Whipping Post

Encore:

11  One Way Out

Gregg Allman - 1987-06-30 - Philadelphia PA (FM)

In 1982, the Allman Brothers broke up, unable to operate as band anymore due to tensions, alcohol and drugs. Betts explained that :we broke up in '82 because we decided we better just back out or we would ruin what was left of the band’s image." For most of the next 5 years, Gregg Allman wandered around in a drunken haze, unable or unwilling to make new music. He later explained that “No two ways about it, the ’80s were rough. [...] It was seven years of going, "What is it that I do?” Being self-employed your whole life, that becomes a certain rock, a reinforcement. When that’s gone, not only are you bored stiff, but you just want to cry—"What do I do? I know I used to serve a purpose." In 1987, somehow, Allman again found that purpose, recording a solo album for Epic Records appropriately entitled I'm No Angel. The title track became a top 40 hit, and Allman went on tour in support of the disc. This FM broadcast captures him during that tour, in Philadelphia on May 14, 1987, 32 years ago today. By the way, the success of that album brought new attention to the Allman Brothers, which was further reinforced 2 years later by the release of the box set Dreams, celebrating the band's 20th anniversary. As the 1980s closed, the Allman Brothers would reform, and stay together for another 30 plus years!

Gregg Allman - 1985-06-28 - Austin, TX (FM)

Gregg Allman

1985-06-28

Auditorium Shores

Austin, TX

FM Broadcast

320 kbps

Artwork Included

01. Dreams

02. Sweet Feelin'

03. Hot 'Lanta

04. One Way Out

Gregg Allman - 1985-06-28 - Austin, TX (FM)

After the break up of the Allman Brothers in 1982, Gregg Allman spent most of the next 5 years in a drunken haze. He would not go back into the studio until 1987, when he recorded the album I'm No angel. He did go out on the road for several short tours between 1983 and 1985.  This FM broadcast captures him in Austin on June 28, 1985, 34 years ago this very day.

Gregg Allman - 2011-06-25 - Victoria-Gasteiz, Spain (SBD)

Gregg Allman
2011-06-25
Azkena Rock Festival
Campa de Mendizabala
Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
Soundboard Recording
320 kbps
Artwork Included

01. Don’t Keep Me Wonderin’
02. I’m No Angel
03. One Way Out
04. These Days
05. Back To Daytona
06. Dreams
07. Can’t Be Satisfied
08. Melissa
09. Band Introductions
10. Before The Bulllets Fly
11. Midnight Rider
12. Whipping Post
13. Sweet Feeling
14. Statesboro’ Blues

 Gregg Allman - 2011-06-25 - Victoria-Gasteiz, Spain (SBD) 

The year 2011 was a series of highs and lows for the Gregg Allman. In January, he released the album Low Country Blues.  The disc was high highest charting solo album ever, debuting at #5 on the Billboard charts.  In addition, it would be nominated for a Grammy for best Blues album. Allman went on tour in Europe to promote the album.  This soundboard recording captures him in Spain on June 25, 2011, 8 years ago today promoted the album heavily in Europe, Unfortunately, he would have to cancel the rest of the tour due to an upper respiratory infection.  That led to lung surgery later in 2011,  and rehab in 2012 for addiction following his treatments. Just 5 years later, we would lose him to liver cancer.  RIP.

Gregg Allman - 1987-06-12 - Clarkston, MI (FM)

Gregg Allman

1987-06-12

Pine Knob Music Theater

Clarkston, MI

FM Broadcast

320 kbps

Artwork Included

01. Not My Cross To Bear

02. Old Time Feeling

03. Faces Without Name

04. Trouble No More

05. Anything Goes

06. Hot 'Lanta

07. I'm No Angel

08. Please Call Home

09. Whipping Post (fade at end on intros)

Gregg Allman - 1987-06-12 - Clarkston, MI (FM)

In 1982, the Allman Brothers Band broke up, unable to operate as group anymore due to tensions, alcohol and drugs. Dickey Betts explained that "we broke up in '82 because we decided we better just back out or we would ruin what was left of the band’s image." For most of the next 5 years, Gregg Allman wandered around in a drunken haze, unable or unwilling to make new music. He later explained that “No two ways about it, the ’80s were rough. [...] It was seven years of going, "What is it that I do?” Being self-employed your whole life, that becomes a certain rock, a reinforcement. When that’s gone, not only are you bored stiff, but you just want to cry—"What do I do? I know I used to serve a purpose." In 1987, somehow, Allman again found that purpose, recording a solo album for Epic Records appropriately entitled I'm No Angel. The title track became a top 40 hit, and Allman went on tour in support of the disc. This FM broadcast captures him on May 14, 1987, 32 years ago today, in San Francisco, The success of the album brought new attention to the Allman Brothers, which was further reinforced the 2 years later by the release of the box set Dreams, celebrating the band's 20th anniversary. As the 1980s closed, the Allman Brothers would reform, and sat together for another quarter century!