# The Allman Brothers Band > American rock band **Wikidata**: [Q507327](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q507327) **Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Allman_Brothers_Band) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/the-allman-brothers-band ## Summary The Allman Brothers Band is an American rock band formed in 1969 that became a defining act in Southern rock, blues rock, and blues-influenced hard rock. The group is known for its dual-lead guitar sound, extended live improvisations, and a catalogue anchored by members such as Duane Allman and Gregg Allman. ## Key Facts - Primary description: American rock band (wikidata_description: "American rock band"). - Aliases: The Allman Brothers; Allman Brothers; Allman Brothers Band. - Inception (structured property): +0024-00-00T00:00:00Z (as provided in source data). - Work period start: +1969-00-00T00:00:00Z. - Work period end: +2014-00-00T00:00:00Z. - Genres associated: hard rock; blues; Southern rock (inception +1968-01-01); classic rock; blues rock (inception +1960-01-01). - Country / primary origin: United States. - Related place: Jacksonville (city in Florida) appears in related data. - Notable founding / early members contained in the band: Duane Allman (1946–1971), Gregg Allman (1947–2017). - Other prominent members listed: Dickey Betts (1943–2024); Berry Oakley (1948–1972); Jai Johanny Johanson (drummer/percussionist); Butch Trucks (1947–2017); Oteil Burbridge; Lamar Williams. - Recognitions / awards associated: Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award; Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. - Record labels associated in source material: Capricorn Records (American independent label; inception +1969), Sanctuary Records (British label; inception +1976), Arista Records (American label; inception +1974), PolyGram (German–Dutch label; inception +1972 listed), Epic Records (American label; inception +1953), Atco Records (American label; inception +1955). - Website: http://www.allmanbrothersband.com/ - Image (primary): https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7a/Allman_Brothers_Band_1969.jpg (thumb_url identical); image license: Public domain; image_commons: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AAllman%20Brothers%20Band%201969.jpg; image_artist: Unknown author. - Wikipedia title: The Allman Brothers Band. - Sitelink count (band): 45. ## FAQs Q: When was The Allman Brothers Band active? A: The structured work period for the group is given as starting in 1969 and ending in 2014; the source lists an inception property separately as +0024-00-00T00:00:00Z (provided data). Q: What musical styles and genres did the band play? A: The band is associated with Southern rock, blues rock, blues, hard rock, and classic rock — a blend that emphasized guitar-driven blues forms, country inflections, and extended live improvisation. Q: Who were the key members and founding figures? A: Founding and key figures named in the source include Duane Allman (co-founder, lead guitarist) and Gregg Allman (co-founder, singer/keyboardist). Other principal members listed are Dickey Betts, Berry Oakley, Jai Johanny Johanson (Jaimoe), Butch Trucks, Oteil Burbridge, and Lamar Williams. Q: Which record labels are connected with the band? A: Labels referenced as associated with the band in source material include Capricorn Records, Sanctuary Records, Arista Records, PolyGram, Epic Records, and Atco Records. Q: What major recognitions has the band received? A: The band is associated with major recognitions listed in the source: a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Q: Where can I find official information and images for the band? A: The official website is http://www.allmanbrothersband.com/. A public-domain 1969 group photo is available at the provided Wikimedia Commons URL and direct image URL. Q: Are there notable collaborations or related projects mentioned? A: Duane Allman is noted for contributions outside the band, including work on Derek and the Dominos' Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs (per Duane Allman material). Other related entities include Thin Lizzy listed under key people in the source data. ## Why It Matters The Allman Brothers Band matters because it synthesized American blues, country, and rock into a sustained Southern rock idiom that influenced generations of guitarists, bands, and the live-rock concert format. The group’s combination of twin lead guitars, dual drummers, and lengthy live improvisations helped re-establish the extended live-performance album as a commercial and artistic force (as reflected in the prominence of live recordings in their legacy). Members such as Duane Allman and Gregg Allman are widely cited as creative drivers whose songwriting and instrumental approaches shaped blues-rock and Southern rock language. The band’s recognition by institutions listed in the source (Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award; Rock and Roll Hall of Fame) signals its lasting cultural and musical impact. Their catalog and live reputation also served as a model for how regional American music forms could be amplified to international audiences via record labels and touring. ## Notable For - Pioneering the Southern rock sound by blending blues, country, and rock elements into a distinctive, guitar-centered style. - Dual-lead guitar approach that foregrounded interplay between players such as Duane Allman and Dickey Betts. - Use of multiple drummers and extended live improvisation as hallmarks of their performances. - Association with major and independent labels across the U.S. and internationally (Capricorn, Arista, Epic, Atco, Sanctuary, PolyGram). - A career spanning from 1969 to 2014 (work period as provided) with significant influence on blues rock and classic rock trajectories. - Recognized with major honors referenced in source material (Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame association). - Notable alumni who influenced other projects; Duane Allman’s session work (including Derek and the Dominos) is specifically highlighted in the connected person summaries. ## Body ### History - Formation and early years: The band’s structured work period begins in 1969, which the source identifies as the start of its primary active era. Founders listed include brothers Duane Allman and Gregg Allman. - Career span: The provided work_period_start is +1969-00-00T00:00:00Z and work_period_end is +2014-00-00T00:00:00Z, indicating the core years covered in the source material. - Notable early events (from member summaries): Duane Allman co-founded the band in 1969 and contributed to seminal recordings; his death in 1971 (October 29, 1971, provided in the Duane Allman summary) and Berry Oakley’s death in 1972 are part of the band’s early, consequential history as recorded in linked person summaries. ### Genres and Musical Style - Primary genre classifications from the source: Southern rock (subgenre of rock and Americana; inception listed +1968-01-01), blues rock (inception +1960-01-01), blues (inception +1890-00-00), hard rock (often characterized by chordal guitar riffs and heavy drums; inception around +1967 as provided), and classic rock. - Stylistic characteristics: The band is presented in the source material as a musical group blending vocal and instrumental blues forms with rock structures; their sound is tied to extended jams, guitar interplay, and a roots-influenced approach. ### Members and Notable People - Founders and central figures: - Duane Allman — identified as co-founder and lead guitarist (1946–1971); notable for guitar innovations and outside collaborations. - Gregg Allman — founding member, singer/keyboardist/guitarist/songwriter (1947–2017); credited with key songs and songwriting contributions. - Other principal members named in the source: - Dickey Betts (guitarist; 1943–2024). - Berry Oakley (bassist; 1948–1972). - Jai Johanny Johanson (drummer/percussionist). - Butch Trucks (drummer; 1947–2017). - Oteil Burbridge (musician; bass-related roles listed). - Lamar Williams (American rock musician). - Key people / related acts: - Thin Lizzy is listed under Key People in the provided data and therefore appears among related artists or notable connections in the band’s ecosystem. ### Record Labels and Industry Relationships - Labels mentioned in relation to the band: - Capricorn Records — described as an American independent record label with inception +1969. - Sanctuary Records — British label (inception +1976). - Arista Records — American label (inception +1974) with long history described in the source summary. - PolyGram — German–Dutch global label (inception +1972 listed). - Epic Records — American label (inception +1953). - Atco Records — American label (inception +1955). - Implication: The band’s catalogue and releases in the source context are connected to a mix of independent American labels and larger international companies, indicating both regional and international distribution channels. ### Awards, Recognition, and Legacy - Awards associated in provided material: Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. - Individual recognitions reflected in connected person summaries: Gregg Allman’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction (1995) is mentioned in his personal summary, which demonstrates individual and group-level recognition across major institutions. - Legacy note: The combination of institutional honors and the prominence of members in the source material indicates the band’s sustained influence on rock, blues, and Americana music. ### Geography, Origin, and Community - Country: United States is the band’s national context in the source data. - Related place: Jacksonville (city in Florida) is present as a connected place in the provided material, linking the band to regional Southern U.S. locales important to Southern rock history. ### Related Projects and Collaborations - Duane Allman’s session work: The Duane Allman summary explicitly references his contributions to Derek and the Dominos’ Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs (1970), demonstrating the band’s members’ roles in wider blues-rock collaborations. - Cross-band relationships: Thin Lizzy is listed among key people/related acts in the dataset, suggesting musical or associative ties documented in the source. ### Online Presence, Images, and Documentation - Official web presence: http://www.allmanbrothersband.com/ - Public-domain image: A 1969 group photograph is available via Wikimedia Commons at the URL provided; the source lists image artist as Unknown and the license as Public domain. - Wikipedia / Wikidata metadata: Wikipedia title is The Allman Brothers Band; sitelink_count for the band is 45; wikidata_description reads "American rock band." ### Structured Properties and Metadata (as provided) - aliases: The Allman Brothers; Allman Brothers; Allman Brothers Band. - website: http://www.allmanbrothersband.com/ - image_url / thumb_url: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7a/Allman_Brothers_Band_1969.jpg - image_commons: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AAllman%20Brothers%20Band%201969.jpg - image_license / image_license_type: Public domain. - image_artist: Unknown author. - inception (structured): +0024-00-00T00:00:00Z (as captured in the source). - work_period_start: +1969-00-00T00:00:00Z. - work_period_end: +2014-00-00T00:00:00Z. - sitelink_count: 45. - wikipedia_title: The Allman Brothers Band. - wikidata_description: American rock band. ### Community and Influence - The band’s lineup and alumni list in source material shows a community of musicians who moved between the Allman Brothers Band and other prominent acts, contributing to wider scenes in blues rock and Southern rock. - Individual member summaries (Duane Allman, Gregg Allman, etc.) included in the source emphasize both personal careers and their contributions to the band’s collective profile. ### Additional Notes from Connected Person Summaries - Duane Allman: credited as co-founder and lead guitarist; noted for influencing the Southern rock and blues-rock vocabulary; died in 1971 in a motorcycle accident (per provided Duane Allman summary). - Gregg Allman: documented as singer, keyboardist, guitarist, songwriter, author of an autobiography (My Cross to Bear, 1998), and recipient of awards including Maple Blues and a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame affiliation (per Gregg Allman summary). - Dickey Betts, Berry Oakley, Jai Johanny Johanson, Butch Trucks, Oteil Burbridge, Lamar Williams: all appear as significant contributors listed in the source’s people section. (End of entry.) ## References 1. [Source](https://www.rockhall.com/inductees/allman-brothers-band) 2. BnF authorities 3. MusicBrainz 4. Virtual International Authority File 5. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013 6. BBC Things 7. [Source](https://encyklopedia.pwn.pl/haslo/Allman-Brothers-Band;3868028.html)