The Allman Betts Band is an American rock group. Formed in November 2018, it includes the sons of three founding members of
the Allman Brothers Band
The Allman Brothers Band was an American rock band formed in Jacksonville, Florida in 1969 by brothers Duane Allman (founder, slide guitar and lead guitar) and Gregg Allman (vocals, keyboards, songwriting), as well as Dickey Betts (lead guita ...
–
Devon Allman
Devon Allman (born August 10, 1972) is an American guitarist, vocalist, keyboardist, songwriter, and record producer. He is the son of musician Gregg Allman and has appeared occasionally as a guest musician for Gregg Allman and The Allman Brother ...
(son of
Gregg Allman
Gregory LeNoir Allman (December 8, 1947 – May 27, 2017) was an American musician, singer and songwriter. He was known for performing in the Allman Brothers Band. Allman grew up with an interest in rhythm and blues music, and the Allman Br ...
),
Duane Betts
Duane Betts (born April 16, 1978) is an American guitarist and singer-songwriter. He is a member of the Allman Betts Band, and leads Duane Betts and the Pistoleers. He was also a guitarist and singer for the Dickey Betts & Great Southern, l ...
(son of
Dickey Betts
Forrest Richard Betts (born December 12, 1943) is an American guitarist, singer, songwriter, and composer best known as a founding member of The Allman Brothers Band.
Early in his career, he collaborated with Duane Allman, introducing melodic tw ...
), and Berry Duane Oakley (son of
Berry Oakley
Raymond Berry Oakley III (April 4, 1948 – November 11, 1972) was an American bassist and one of the founding members of the Allman Brothers Band, known for long melodic bass runs. He is ranked number 46 on the ''Bass Player'' magazine's list ...
).
[ The band plays mostly original songs, with some covers of Allman Brothers songs mixed in. They have toured nationally and internationally,][ and have released two albums – '']Down to the River
''Down to the River'' is an album by the Allman Betts Band. Their first album, it was released as a CD and as an LP on June 28, 2019.
The Allman Betts Band includes the sons of three founding members of the Allman Brothers Band – Devon Allman ...
'' (2019)[ and '']Bless Your Heart
"Bless your heart" is a phrase common to the Southern United States. The phrase has multiple meanings and is used to express genuine sympathy but sometimes as an insult that conveys condescension, derision, or contempt. It may also be spoken as ...
'' (2020).[
The members of the Allman Betts band are Devon Allman (guitar, vocals), Duane Betts (guitar, vocals), Berry Duane Oakley (bass, vocals), Johnny Stachela (guitar, vocals), ]John Ginty
John Ginty (born 1972) is an American organist, keyboard player, and session musician. He was a founding member of Robert Randolph's "Family Band", and is often seen guesting with such jamband luminaries as the Allman Brothers, Santana, Govt. Mul ...
(keyboards), R. Scott Bryan (percussion, vocals), and John Lum (drums).
On January 25, 2022, the band reported that they'd be taking a break from recording and touring and would be working on solo material.[
]
Discography
* ''Down to the River
''Down to the River'' is an album by the Allman Betts Band. Their first album, it was released as a CD and as an LP on June 28, 2019.
The Allman Betts Band includes the sons of three founding members of the Allman Brothers Band – Devon Allman ...
'' – June 28, 2019 – BMG
* ''Bless Your Heart
"Bless your heart" is a phrase common to the Southern United States. The phrase has multiple meanings and is used to express genuine sympathy but sometimes as an insult that conveys condescension, derision, or contempt. It may also be spoken as ...
'' – August 28, 2020 – BMG
References
External links
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American country rock groups
Jam bands
American southern rock musical groups