Guitar Tricks Insider November / December Issue | Page 42

DUANE ALLMAN SESSIONS
by Pete Prown
8 Incredible Duane Allman
Sessions
In November 1971, Duane “Skydog” Allman
died in a tragic motorcycle accident, then just
24 years old. Yet 46 years later, the man is still
revered as one of rock’s best guitar heroes,
both for his unforgettable slide style and as a
member of two legendary rock ’n’ roll groups:
The Allman Brothers Band and Derek & the
Dominos.
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Did you also know that the young musician was
also a session guitarist? Among his legendary
recordings, Duane added timeless bottleneck
to Aretha Franklin’s must-hear version of
“The Weight.” There are quite a few of his
studio gigs and early recordings to explore on
your own, but here are eight classic Skydog
records to celebrate right now.
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