The Allman Brothers Band is no stranger to misfortune, but they were never devastated by fate — never taking a full count, always springing back like silly putty. The Allmans have weathered the bad beatings, salving their wounds with a heavy dose of determination and love. Remember how blood Allman brother Duane used to pride himself on the longevity of the band, puffing out his rangy chest, boasting that, “We’re allies working together.

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