It's been a slow steady climb since my solo band got together almost 20 years ago. Me and my manager Blake were just talking about this, how every show has a few more people at it, every record has done a little better.
— Derek Trucks
But the Allman Brothers made some great studio records.
And you can't have an Allman Brothers gig without an Allman brother. I've heard people try to argue that you can, but I'm not buying it.
He was very sweet, but just his persona was intimidating. He was Gregg Allman. I think a lot of people had that feeling when they met him.
When things come up, you deal with them. However uncomfortable that is, let's have this discussion right now.
People have a tendency - you let your ego get in the way of the big moments.
You can't have the Allman Brothers without Butch Trucks and Gregg Allman. Those are just irreplaceable spirits.
I've always been of that mindset - when you're writing tunes with people, there's a traditional way of chopping things up, and then there's the way that feels right. If people contribute, you hit 'em accordingly.
The Allman Brothers Band has a long, storied history and I wouldn't count them out. It's just not in the cards for me.
It's funny, sometimes life just comes down to bringing a little bit of light to somebody when you can.
