44 Years Ago Today – Motorcycle Accident Takes the Life of Duane Allman at 24 (Watch “Whipping Post” Live ’70)

44 years ago today (10/29/71), guitarist and Allman Brothers Band founderDuane Allman died tragically in a motorcycle accident at the age of 24. A sought-after session musician both before and during his tenure with the band, Duane Allman performed with such established stars as King Curtis, Aretha Franklin,Wilson Pickett, and Herbie Mann. He also contributed heavily to the 1970 album Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs by Derek and the Dominos. Watch Duane and the rest of the original Allman Brothers Band tear through “Whipping Post” from 9/23/70 at the Fillmore East.

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