Two guitars, two drummers and endless jams — the Allman Brothers Band from Macon to the Beacon Theatre.
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The Allman Brothers Band: At Fillmore East 18
1969The Allman Brothers Band forms in JacksonvilleFirst jamDuane Allman's jam session with Dickey Betts, Berry Oakley, Butch Trucks and Jaimoe — Gregg joins days later.
1969The Allman Brothers Band release their debut albumWhipping PostRecorded in New York, sells poorly at first.
1970The Allman Brothers Band's Duane Allman plays on LaylaDerek and the DominosDuane's slide guitar defines Eric Clapton's Layla.
1970The Allman Brothers Band release Idlewild SouthMidnight RiderWith Midnight Rider and the instrumental In Memory of Elizabeth Reed.
1971The Allman Brothers Band close the Fillmore EastFinal nightBill Graham picks them to play the last night of the venue.
1971The Allman Brothers Band release At Fillmore EastLive breakthroughRecorded in March, often called the best live rock album ever.
1971The Allman Brothers Band's Duane Allman diesMotorcycle crash, MaconDies at 24, months after their breakthrough.
1972The Allman Brothers Band release Eat a PeachMelissaA double album finished without Duane.
1972The Allman Brothers Band's Berry Oakley diesThree blocks awayThe bassist dies in a motorcycle crash near where Duane died.
1973The Allman Brothers Band play Summer Jam at Watkins Glen600,000 peopleWith the Grateful Dead and The Band, one of the largest concerts ever.
1973The Allman Brothers Band release Brothers and SistersRamblin' ManTheir biggest album, with Ramblin' Man and Jessica.
1976The Allman Brothers Band break upDrug trialThe band splits after Gregg testifies in their road manager's drug trial.
1979The Allman Brothers Band reuniteEnlightened RoguesA first reunion that lasts until 1982.
1989The Allman Brothers Band reform with Warren HaynesSecond lifeA reunion that runs for 25 years.
1995The Allman Brothers Band inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of FameHall of FameInducted the same night as Led Zeppelin and Neil Young.
2000The Allman Brothers Band fire Dickey BettsFounding guitarist outThe founding guitarist is dismissed by fax.
2014The Allman Brothers Band play their last concertBeacon Theatre, New YorkThe final show of a record 238 Beacon Theatre concerts.