Skydog - The Duane Allman Story | 
 enlarge | Author: Randy Poe
Creator: Billy F. Gibbons
Publisher: Backbeat Books
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  36 reviews
Sales Rank: 26838
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 324
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6 x 1.2
ISBN: 0879308915
Dewey Decimal Number: 787.87166092
EAN: 9780879308919
ASIN: 0879308915
Publication Date: October 1, 2006
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Product Description
The definitive biography of one of the most revered guitarists of his generation. Duane Allman brought white-hot intensity to his life, onstage, in the studio, and beyond. Skydog reveals the complete story of Duane Allman, from his early struggles and his session days, to the formation of the Allman Brothers Band and his tragic early death at age 24. Skydog also includes a comprehensive discography, a meticulously researched roundup of his studio and stage instruments, and a look at the continuing lives and careers of Allman's friends and bandmates.
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 Clapton and the king June 20, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
It was interesting to read this book and afterwards, Clapton' autobiography and compare between the two as to the Derek and the Dominos story. Not surprising that while spreading some nice words about Duane Allman (as expected), Clapton doesn't really gives him the credit Duane really, really deserves. Randy Poe, on the other hand, puts things in place- in simple and clear language, he describes the real story of Duane Allman.Not that the funs didn't know the facts, they knew it but, this is the one book that gives it all. I will not repeat other reviewers' remarks as to the greatness of Duane, I will only say that Duane really wrote from zero point the rule of the electric guitar in a rock band, and this is the real contribution, gift and legacy to the world. Clapton?? A gifted song writer that does the same guitar solo for the last 40 years. No wonder that every time that I have to choose between the two, I find myself listening to the Fillmore East record for the 1,000 time and enjoy myself as it was my first time.
 Worth The Read January 31, 2008
Beautifully written biography by Randy Poe on a true rock legend. I highly recommend this book to any fans looking for an entertaining read with a lot of very good information on the career of Duane Allman. The reason I gave it four stars, and this of course is my own opinion, is because there wasn't very many personal details on his life and I would've liked it if Poe had given a little more insight as to the kind of person Duane was outside of rock n'roll. Nevertheless, it is a great story on the very successful journey Diane Allman had leading up to his days with the Allman Brothers Band and eventually to his far too premature death. Just don't expect the story to get personal at all because it really only focuses on his career. Overall, four stars seems to suit my judgment on the story and I definitely do recommend it.
Awesome book November 4, 2007
What an awesome read! Gives a great biography on Duane. A great chapter on Derek and The Dominoes. A must read for the Allman Brothers fan.
 Nothing New May 27, 2007
1 out of 6 found this review helpful
I'd already read Freeman's "Midnight Riders" and there is nothing new here.
Add a star if your a Guitar Gearhead - the history of Duane's axes is well done.
Greatest guitar player,good book! May 13, 2007
I enjoyed the history of Duane and the Brothers and how he impacted the music and musicians he came in contact with.It was well written and showed both the genius of Duane and also some of his human flaws which all of us can relate to,all this at a very young age!The only real problem I have with the book(and it is more a question why or why not)is the lack of peers such as Clapton,Winter,Vaughn,King etc, paying homage or at least being asked by the author to give Duane a pat on the back to Skydog, in my opinion the Greatest!!!
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