Play All Night!: Duane Allman and the Journey to Fillmore East

by Bob Beatty

Overview

Bob Beatty dives deep into the motivations and musical background of Duane Allman to tell the story of what made At Fillmore East not just a smash hit, but one of the most important live rock albums in history.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780813069500
Publisher:	University Press of Florida
Publication date:	10/18/2022
Pages:	272
Sales rank:	241,061
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Bob Beatty is a historian and musician who has worked in museums and nonprofits for more than 25 years.

Table of Contents

Preface ix

Introduction 1

1 Duane's Musical Ethos 17

2 Living and Playing Music in the South (1960-1965) 38

3 Allman Joys Take the Highway (1965-1967) 47

4 Frustration in California (1967-1968) 55

5 Duane Returns South for Good (April-September 1968) 64

6 Duane in Muscle Shoals (September 1968-March 1969) 71

7 The Birth of the Allman Brothers Band, Jacksonville (March 1969) 81

8 A Home in Macon (Spring and Summer 1969) 102

9 The Journey Begins (May-December 1969) 114

10 The ABB Builds Its Reputation (December 1969-September 1970) 125

11 Phil Walden and Capricorn Records (1969-1971) 140

12 Recording At Fillmore East (March 13-14, 1971) 170

13 At Fillmore East Breaks Through (Summer and Fall 1971) 180

14 Touring and Recording without Duane (November 1971-November 1972) 188

15 Epilogue (November 1972-October 2021) 197

Acknowledgments 207

Notes 211

References 237

Index 251

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

“Beatty writes with the heart, emotion, and passion of a fan; the authority of an expert; and the deep analysis and factual grounding of a historian. This book is a valuable addition to the Allman Brothers canon.”—Alan Paul, author of One Way Out: The Inside History of the Allman Brothers Band  



“Students of the Allman Brothers Band and rock and roll in general will find Play All Night! an enlightening addition.”—Mike Mattison, vocalist, Tedeschi Trucks Band  

“Beatty’s passion for the genre bending, social norms–busting, and ground-breaking Allman Brothers Band is evident on every page. There’s no question he’s a fan, but more important—and what he explains so deftly—is why we all should be.”—Christy Coleman, historian and museum executive

“Play All Night! is more than just a history book. It is a love song to a singer and a band that have brought great joy to generations of diehard fans. An entertaining and illuminating exploration of the music of Duane Allman, the Allman Brothers Band, and the story behind the recording of one of the most iconic concerts in rock history. This book was a pleasure to read.”—Kevin Levin, author of Searching for Black Confederates: The Civil War’s Most Persistent Myth

Editorial Reviews

"This book examines the importance of guitarist Duane Allman as a musician, his leadership of the Allman Brothers band, and the power of the ABB's seminal 1971 album At Fillmore East."—Vintage Guitar

"Whether or not you’re a lifelong devotee of The Allman Brothers Band, Play All Night! is a story about what can happen when you remain true to your vision, no matter how unconventional it may be. Regardless, this book may lead you to check out the landmark live album that is the result of Duane Allman’s unrelenting quest."—Glide Magazine

From the Publisher