Episode 130: Bob Beatty on Duane Allman and the Journey to Fillmore East

This week, Jeff and Harvey welcome author and music historian Dr. Bob Beatty to discuss his book "Play All Night: Duane Allman and the Journey to Fillmore East" and explore the legacy of the Allman Brothers Band. Key discussion topics include:• The historical significance of At Fillmore East and the high stakes surrounding its recording• The concept of the Allman Brothers as "The People's Band" and how that identity evolved• Discussion of various lineups and eras, including the Jack Pearson years• Bruce Hampton's influence on the band and Southern music• Deep dive into the Fillmore East recording sessions and the decision to include horns• The band's struggles with studio recording vs. live performance• Brief updates on upcoming shows at Atlantic City and recent Goose performancesCultural Recommendations:Bob: "Why The Beatles Matter" podcast by Sean Gaillard and "My Black Country" by Alice RandallHarvey: "Complete Unknown" - Bob Dylan biopic starring Timothée ChalametJeff: "American Primeval" on Netflix (with caveats) and NYT Connections gameFollow Bob Beatty:Social media: @longlivetheABBWebsite: longlivetheabb.comBook: "Play All Night: Duane Allman and the Journey to Fillmore East" available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/0813069505Upcoming livestream of Steel & Peaches on February 15thDuration: 1 hour, 31 minutesNext Week: Discussion of the upcoming Widespread Panic shows in Atlantic City Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.