No comments about Classic Gregg Allman, Including the Hits of the Allman Brothers Band (Authentic Guitar Tab).

No comments about The Allman Brothers Band: A Live Collection [Songbook].

2 comments about The Best of the Allman Brothers Band.

1. The price was right and it's a solid book. Worth having for sure. My husband is a guitar teacher and he says it works out very well for his students.



2. Here's yet another lame Hal Leonard product. True, the Allman Brothers recorded songs with the names of pieces in this book...but the book versions are only weakly reminiscent of the real songs. For example, the book's version of "Melissa" is pathetic and monotonous. The oriinal version moves all over the neck. This one sticks to campfire chords and single note riffs. The same applies to all the other selections. Of course, given that most people buying this will not have professional skills, some compromises are expected. However, this book compromises itself out of the worthwhile. Save your money, time, and frustration. Easily located tabs are far superior to this dreg. Have a nice day!

1 comments about Allman Brothers Band Collection.

1. Im not sure if this is the same for all, but one of the used sellers actually sells it as a softcover!

5 comments about Midnight Riders: The Story of the Allman Brothers Band.

1. This was a thorough study in the history of one of the greatest Rock-N-Roll bands ever to grace this planet. If you are an ABB enthusiast, or even a casual listener to the classic rock radio station, this is a biography that will make it all clear.



2. I'll admit that I begin reading popular music nonfiction (especially ones pertaining to rock) with much lower expectations than I would almost any other genre. But Scott Freeman's account is noteworthy as being a book that would stand out as an admirable accomplishment compared with ANY nonfiction endeavor.
   
   As for Freeman's subjects, what separates the Allman Brothers Band from its peers isn't just its unique combination of blues, jazz, and Southern rock. The sheer size of the group (with rotating members) means that there is a rogues' gallery of personalities to enjoy.
   
   The tale's only downfall is that the middle third is vastly less interesting than the band's beginnings. That is, the Allman Brothers story follows the familiar pattern of a VH1 "Behind the Music" episode:
   
   1.) Band forms and struggles
   2.) Band achieves fame and fortune.
   3.) Band wallows in excesses of drug use, fleshpots, stupidity. Internecine warfare breaks out over petty nonsense. (I had no idea Greg was such a horse's arse or that Dicky Betts was slightly nuts).
   4.) Band disintegrates.
   5.) (Optional) Band re-forms with a new sense of purpose.
   
   Given this book's density of details, its masterful organization, and its many primary sources, it's incredible that it was apparently written without the cooperation of the ABB. Freeman really outdid himself; I'd love to see him release an updated edition covering recent releases and Betts's firing from ABB in the 21st century.



3. The book is well written and has the facts correct. One may wish for more detail of the early years and less discussion of all of the drug problems, but that was the truth. Still a good read.



4. Sad that this book ended up being kind of polarizing, because it's a great book. Well-written and amazingly well-researched, Midnight Riders provides a detailed history of the band from it's founding in 1969, up through the early 90's.
   
   This is a MUST have for any Allman Brothers Band fan. And highly recommended for anybody who likes their music books. This band has a very interesting history and you will enjoy reading about it!



5. I would recommend this book for any ABB fan if for no other reason than there have been woefully few comprehensive histories of the band to date.I cannot speak to the claim of some on this site as to the alledged factual inconsistancies but I stand by my comment above.If you are a ABB/Duane Allman fan I would highly recommend SKYDOG.Enjoy.

No comments about The Allman Brothers Band: The Definitive Collection for Guitar, Vol. 3.

5 comments about The Allman Brothers Band - The Definitive Collection for Guitar - Volume 1.

1. I ordered all three volumes of the ABB: Ultimate Guitar Collection and received the first and third yesterday. The first thing that struck me about the books is that they include the tab and music for the full versions of the songs that were recorded at Filmore East! They include all the guitar parts, including sometimes 4 guitars and they state which is Duane and which is Dickey for the main parts (most may not need that, but I like it for some songs). Since I just received them yesterday, I haven't been over everything, but what I have seems to be quite faithful to the recordings. For instance, "Blue Sky" is right on and more accurate than the tab for it that I have seen on the web. "Whipping Post" is true to the version released on Filmore East. One reason that I got this was that there is very little ABB tab on the web, unlike other bands, and this collection has all their tunes. I can't wait for the second volume and "Mountain Jam". I just got a Fender Blues Jr and now get a decent sound for the Brothers tunes. This collection is for the guitarist that likes to use tab or music and loves the Brothers. To be complete, I should mention the draw backs. Some guitar books have the bass tab too. This doesn't. It's just guitar, but it does have the chords and any good bass player ought to be able to play along having those. Ditto for the drums. This to me is not enough reason to rate this lower than 5 stars. The title is well deserved.



2. hi im ck and i think this book was good-i gave it to my bro for his b-day.



3. As a fan of classic Allman Brothers, I found that this book had too many of the 'newer' songs. If you are a diehard Allmans fan or are looking for 'completeness' in your sheet music catalog, this may still be the book for you. However, if you are looking for just their classics, look elsewhere.



4. Unfortunately, this volume of the collection has too many of the Allman Brothers less pertinent songs (i.e. new stuff). The transcriptions are accurate, but not many songs I'd like to learn.



5. The Allman Brothers Band - The Definitive Collection for Guitar - Volume 1
   
   These type of music books are not made to use. You cannot open them (or set them on a music stand) to play the music. The spine on this one broke after about the first hour.
   
   Some good music though not as many of the old song as I prefer.

2 comments about The Allman Brothers Band - The Definitive Collection for Guitar - Volume 2*.

1. The 3 issues of the allman brother bands are right on. Perfect. The first volume really has only a couple of songs that is worth learning, but volumes 2 and 3 are great. It is surpirsing how exact it is. The only thing needed to be 100% accurate is a marshall plexi and and a 1959 gibson les paul so you have the exact sound/tone.



2. Amazon never responded to my many emails, phone calls and attempts to tell them they had never shipped this item to me. Amazon sent me another item, not this item and then sent me another item again. I never recieved what I ordered from Amazon, this book. I never had a chance to review it, although I paid for it and am deeply upset with Amazon.