September 13, 1976 ~ Lynyrd Skynyrd release the live album.
Skynyrd had been a big supporter of rock promoter Alex Cooley and when he went on a drive to save the legendary Fox Theatre in Atlanta from demolition, they were the first to ask how they could “put some grease in the frying pan.” The result was one of the greatest live concert albums in rock.
My favorite Widespread Panic album is released on September 6, 1994 …
September 5, 1976 ~ Skynyrd’s Garry Rossington falls asleep at the wheel of his new Ford Torino and hits a tree and a house. The incident inspires Allen Collins and Ronnie Van Zant to write “That Smell.”
August 29, 1995 ~ Drivin’ N Cryin return to their roots on their 7th album …
August 25, 1973 ~
Brothers and Sisters, the fourth studio album by Allman Brothers Band, is released.
The front album cover features a photograph of Vaylor Trucks, the son of drummer Butch Trucks and his wife Linda. The back cover features a photograph of Brittany Oakley, the daughter of Berry Oakley and his wife, Linda.
August 24, 2004. The earth shook a little …
Recoreded at the legendary FAME studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, it’s still the DBTs’ most successful album.
August 13, 1973 ~ the debut album from Lynyrd Skynyrd,is released and the music world tilts towards the south …
If you wanna feel real nice, just ask the rock and roll doctor’s advice …
My fav from Little Feat — released on August 9, 1974. A whole host of notables lend a hand including Bonnie Raitt, Emmylou Harris, and the Tower Of Power horns.
Widespread Panic release their 2nd on July 30, 1991 …
We could tell that we had something special. The record became quite the turning point for us. The success was handwriting on the wall, because from that point we became honorary citizens of Memphis.
Billy F. Gibbons
That Lil ol’ band from Texas release their break-through album on July 26, 1973. It’s #498 on Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.
