The Big House Museum

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We would like to say Thank You to all the Veterans out there that have served to defend our freedom and our great Nation!

Raymond Berry Oakley III April 4, 1948 November 11, 1972 Rest in peace, BO Ric Carter

Jaimoe pre-Allman Brothers Band when he was touring with Otis Redding, unknown date or photographer.

Today in 1970 "Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs" from Derek and the Dominos was released. Eric Clapton, Bobby Whitlock, Carl Radle and Jim Gordon comprised the band. Duane Allman's contributions to the iconic record were an integral part of its success as was Tom Dowd's incredible production. The first photo was taken by Ralph Basnight when Derek and the Dominos played Curtis Hixon Hall in Tampa, Florida on December 1, 1970. The next day the band played the Onondaga War Me...morial in Syracuse, New York, December 2, 1970 - the second photo was taken by one of the roadies at that show. Duane sat in at both shows, and they were the only shows he performed with Derek and the Dominos. The last photo of Eric Clapton and Duane was taken by Alan Pariser at Thunderbird Motel in Miami, Florida during recording sessions at Criteria Studios in late August 1970. Dig out your copy of "Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs" and PLAY IT LOUD! See more

Closing night of Fillmore East, New York, New York, June 27, 1971, an Amalie Rothschild photo

"Idlewild South" sessions, Criteria Studios, Miami, Florida, May 26, 1970, photo courtesy of Big House Museum archives

Today in band history, Tulane University's Homecoming Dance in the Kendall Cram Room, New Orleans, Louisiana, November 6, 1970, photos taken by Sidney Smith

Whisky A Go Go, Hollywood, California, early October of 1971, a Greg Papazian photo. Dickey is playing Larry "Rhino" Reinhardt's Stratocaster. Rhino sat in with the band as did Bobby Caldwell on percussion.

Baron Wolman was a friend to The Big House Museum and to The Allman Brothers Band. He was one of the finest photographers in the business. We were very saddened to learn of his passing. R.I.P. Brother Baron. Photo: Baron Wolman 1969 at Redwal/Capricorn Studio Macon, GA

51 years ago today, The Allman Brothers Band released their self-titled first album and changed the face of music history. Grab your copy and PLAY IT LOUD! Stephen Paley The Road Goes On Forever...

Holiday Inn, New York, New York, 1969 during the recording of the first album, Salli Jo Doud

Macon Coliseum, Macon, Georgia, April 9, 1971 Bob Johnson

Allman Joys at Oceanside Country Club in Ormond Beach, Florida for Seabreeze High School graduation party, 1965, photo taken by Ann Bacon. Bob Keller on bass, Maynard "Chuck" Portwood on drums.

Brothers... there just isn't enough for this!!! Derek Trucks courtesy of Melody Trucks