Where Duane Allman Of “The Allman Brothers Band” Died

Duane Allman (born Howard Duane Allman) was the founder and leader of the Allman Brothers Band until his death. Duane is consistently ranked in the top 10 in Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time. Duane was also a sought-after session guitarist both before and during his time with the Allman Brothers Band.

On October 29, 1971, he was traveling west on Hillcrest Ave. As he entered the intersection of Hillcrest and Bartlett, a pipe truck caused him to swerve and crash his motorcycle. He died a few hours later.

Duane is buried at Rose Hill Cemetery in Macon, GA next to his bandmate, Berry Oakley.

Allman Brothers Discography:

1969 – The Allman Brothers Band
1970 – Idlewild South
1971 – At Fillmore East (Live)
1972 – Eat a Peach (Part live)
1973 – Brothers and Sisters
1975 – Win, Lose or Draw
1976 – Wipe the Windows, Check the Oil, Dollar Gas (Live)
1979 – Enlightened Rogues
1980 – Reach for the Sky
1981 – Brothers of the Road
1990 – Seven Turns
1991 – Shades of Two Worlds
1992 – An Evening with the Allman Brothers Band: First Set (Live)
1994 – Where It All Begins
1995 – An Evening with the Allman Brothers Band: 2nd Set (Live)
2000 – Peakin’ at the Beacon (Live)
2003 – Hittin’ the Note
2004 – One Way Out (Live)

Intersection of Hillcrest Ave & Bartlett St
Macon GA 31204