Skydog: The Duane Allman Story | 
 enlarge | Author: Randy Poe
Publisher: Backbeat Books
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  37 reviews
Sales Rank: 348609
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 316
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 6 x 1
ISBN: 0879309393
Dewey Decimal Number: 780
EAN: 9780879309398
ASIN: 0879309393
Publication Date: August 1, 2008 (New: Last 30 Days)
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Now in paperback - revised and expanded, with a new afterword by the author - this is the definitive biography of Duane Allman, one of the most revered guitarists of his generation. Skydog reveals the complete story of the legendary guitarist: his childhood and musical awakening; his struggling first bands; his hard-won mastery of the slide guitar; his emergence as a successful session musician; his creation of the Allman Brothers Band; his tragic death at age 24; and his thriving musical legacy.
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 The Duane Remains The Same August 5, 2008
This book is a must read for Allman fans, guitar players or music fans in general!
Never has been written such a thorough analysis of The Man and his legacy.
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.
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