Duane Allman

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Kenny Wayne Shepherd plays Duane Allman’s 1957 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop, as used on Layla
Kenny Wayne Shepherd swaps his Fender Strat for Duane Allman’s ‘Layla’ Les Paul and sounds immediately at home

By Matt Parker Published

The Louisiana blues rocker made the most of his chance to perform with one of rock’s most historic Gibson Goldtops, worth $1.25m

Electric Guitars
Tedeschi Trucks Band with Trey Anastasio
Tedeschi Trucks Band and Trey Anastasio to release live full-album performance of Derek & the Dominos’ Layla

By Richard Bienstock Published

Watch Derek Trucks and Anastasio go head to head on Why Does Love Got To Be So Sad now

Music Releases
Musician Duane Allman (1946 - 1971) of American rock group The Allman Brothers Band performs at the last night at Fillmore East, a nightclub on Second Avenue, New York City, before the closing of the venue, 27th June 1971.
Duane Allman’s last show unearthed and set for release as The Final Note

By Michael Astley-Brown Published

October 17, 1971 show took place just 12 days before the Allman Brothers Band guitarist was killed in a motorcycle incident

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10 of the best slide guitar songs

By Damian Fanelli Published

From Derek Trucks to Elmore James, these slide tracks are essential listening

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Legendary Muscle Shoals guitarist Pete Carr dies aged 70

By Richard Bienstock Published

Carr played on classic recordings from Paul Simon, Bob Seger, Rod Stewart and many others

Guitarists
5 guitar tricks you can learn from Duane Allman
5 guitar tricks you can learn from Duane Allman

By Chris Bird Published

Learn the style of this legendary player with five tab examples and a backing track to practice over

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Eric Clapton: "I've never heard better rock guitar playing"

By Damian Fanelli Published

"It's the best," Clapton said of the playing on this vintage tune

Guitarists
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Duane Allman's 'Layla' Les Paul just sold for $1.25 million

By Jackson Maxwell Published

The guitar can be heard extensively on the Allman Brothers' first two albums and Derek and the Dominos' Layla

Electric Guitars
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Duane Allman’s Gibson SG Sells For $591,000 at Auction

By Richard Bienstock Published

The instrument, played on 'At Fillmore East,' is now one of the most valuable guitars ever sold.

Electric Guitars
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Graham Nash to Auction Off 19 Historic Guitars, Including Legendary Woodstock Martin D-45

By Richard Bienstock Published

Other items in the auction include Duane Allman’s SG, Stephen Stills’ Gretsch.

Guitars
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