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Allman Brothers Band (1969)

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Image of the cover of the album Allman Brothers Band, released in 1969. The cover features a photograph of the band standing on the portico of an antebellum mansion, which has fallen into disrepair.The Allman Brothers Band, formed in 1969 and featuring twin guitars and twin drums, created the "southern rock" genre by brilliantly mixing blues, jazz, country, and rock and roll. From their base in Macon, the Allman Brothers opened the door for other southern bands, including the Atlanta Rhythm Section, Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Marshall Tucker Band, and Wet Willie.
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