Following the death of bassist Berry Oakley in the fall of ’72, the Allmans were still reeling from the loss of guitarist Duane Allman a year earlier – both in motorcycle accidents.
At the time of Oakley’s passing, the Allmans were recording “Brothers And Sisters”; they found a way to move forward, and complete the album, with the addition of Lamar Williams on bass and Chuck Leavell on keyboards.
By the time the record was completed, guitarist Dickey Betts had assumed the lead role in the band, and his songs were front and center on the album.
Primarily a live attraction, the ABB toured constantly, and were eager to showcase their new music following “Brothers And Sisters” release in August.
On September 10, 1973, the ABB rolled into the Grand Opera House in Macon, Georgia for show to be filmed for Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert.
Billed as “Saturday Night In Macon With The Allman Brothers Band,” the episode also featured southern rockers The Marshall Tucker Band, Wet Willie and comedian Martin Mull.
The Allman Brothers Band The Allman Brothers Band – intro by promoter Bill Graham
Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert – recorded September 10, 1973
The Allman Brothers Band – Done Somebody Wrong
Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert – recorded September 10, 1973
The Allman Brothers Band – Southbound
Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert – recorded September 10, 1973
The Allman Brothers – Midnight Rider
Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert – recorded September 10, 1973
Tomorrow: The Allman Brothers Band rock Don Kirshner – part 2
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