Duane Allman
What's to say about the dearly departed Duane that hasn't already been said. He could be considered one of the most influential slide guitarist of modern time. His fluid lead playing and sense of timing and dynamics is legendary. It's obvious to see some early influences in his playing of course, but Duane and his Coricidin bottle lit up the Southern Rock/Blues scene like no other. Duane along with the Allman Brothers Band essentially invented what is now called Southern Rock. The Allman Brother Band still tour today, with the addition of two of the finest younger slide guitarists on the scene, Warren Haynes and Derek Trucks. Both of these artists are listed on the artists page. Slide Guitar was never the same after Duane started playing. He has influenced so many artists and players that his legacy lives on and on. |
