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Georgian Gregg Allman reshaped rock 'n roll in the '70s and the ripple effect continues. As a founding member of the revered (some might also say notorious) Allman Brothers Band, with whom he still performs, he and his late brother Duane gave Southern Rock a high profile and added a larger-than-life sibling set to the rock scene. On Jan. 2, Gregg Allman, superior vocalist and keyboardist, performs a solo concert at Stamford Center for the Art's Palace Theatre.Allman began his solo career in 1971, after Duane was killed in a motorcycle accident. Their collaboration had dated back to the '60s, with The Allman Joys, and The Hour Glass. In 1969, they revamped their musical vision. This led to The Allman Brothers Band. Its subsequent roaring success came from an unpredictable mix of rock, blues, country with a dash of jazz stirred in as well, and some masterful instrumental work.
Though he's deeply involved with The Allman Brothers, Gregg Allman seems also to need the personal expression and freedom of his solo efforts. "There's only one cook in the kitchen," he says about it, "only one chef. I let the soloists do their thing -- you've gotta let a man do a solo the way he wants - but as far as picking the tunes and working on the arrangements, I take full responsibility for it." The recipient of a liver transplant this past spring, Allman was quoted afterwards as saying, "Every day is a gift, and I can't wait to get back on the road making music with my friends." Now that he's back, let the good times roll. Gregg Allman's performance begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $38-$58. For more information, visit SCA's website.
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