The Allman Joys was an early band with Duane and

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fronting. It was originally the Escorts, but it eventually evolved into the Allman Joys. Duane Allman quit high school to spend his days at home practicing

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. They auditioned for

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's producer,

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, at Columbia Records, backing a girl trio called The Sandpipers. Eventually, they went on to form the group Hour Glass and then

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Members

- Organ, Lead Vocals *

Duane Allman Howard Duane Allman (November 20, 1946 – October 29, 1971) was an American rock guitarist, session musician, and the founder and original leader of the Allman Brothers Band, for which he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame i ...

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, Vocals *Bobby Dennis - Rhythm Guitar *Jack Jackson - Rhythm Guitar *Mabron McKinney -

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*Ralph Bollinger -Bass guitar * Bill Connell - drums * Bob Keller - Bass guitar *

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*Charlie Winkler -

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*Allison Miner - Vocals *Maynard Portwood - Drums *Doug Montague - Bass guitar *Mike Alexander - Bass guitar *George Henderson - Bass guitar

Story

From the back of the Early Allman compilation (Allman Joys - Early Allman): Note: Loudermilk's memory is slightly inaccurate, since Duane did not learn to play slide guitar until his birthday in 1968, a couple of years later.

Discography

'' Early Allman – Featuring Duane and Gregg Allman'' ( compilation album, 1973)

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Story

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