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The Ramblin' Blues Of Gregg Allman

Gregg Allman performs at The Fox Theatre in January 2014, in Atlanta, Ga. Michael Loccisano/Getty Images hide caption

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The Ramblin' Blues Of Gregg Allman

One of the most recognizable voices of his generation, Allman was one of the namesakes of a band that pioneered Southern rock — yet his music was always haunted by a sense of mortality and loss.

The Ramblin' Blues Of Gregg Allman

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Butch Trucks Of The Allman Brothers Band Dies At 69

Allman Brothers drummer Butch Trucks, seen here receiving a Grammy Award in 2012, died Tuesday, according to a statement from his publicist. Toby Canham/Getty Images hide caption

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Butch Trucks Of The Allman Brothers Band Dies At 69

Trucks, a founding member of the popular Southern rock band, passed away Tuesday night. Throughout the band's many ups and downs — which included three breakups and reunions — he was a constant.

Capricorn In Retrograde: Macon's Endangered Musical History

Otis Redding in 1967. Redding was also known as "The Mad Man From Macon." Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images hide caption

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Capricorn In Retrograde: Macon's Endangered Musical History

The Georgia town was home to Otis Redding, Little Richard and Capricorn Records, a label that played a key role in the birth of Southern rock. Now, many of the city's musical landmarks are threatened.

Capricorn In Retrograde: Macon's Endangered Musical History

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Galadrielle Allman On Her Father's Work In 'Skydog'

Duane Allman of The Allman Brothers Band lived to play music. A new box set, Skydog, collects the work he produced before his death in 1971. John Gellman/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Galadrielle Allman On Her Father's Work In 'Skydog'

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A new box set, Skydog, collects the body of work Duane Allman produced before his death in 1971.

Galadrielle Allman On Her Father's Work In 'Skydog'

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Duane Allman: Guitar Playing That 'Gets Inside Of You'

Duane Allman of The Allman Brothers Band lived to play music. A new box set, Skydog, collects the legendary body of work he produced before his death in 1971. John Gellman/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Duane Allman: Guitar Playing That 'Gets Inside Of You'

Although he died at the young age of 24, Allman produced a legendary breadth of work. A new box set compiled by his daughter chronicles his career.

Duane Allman: Guitar Playing That 'Gets Inside Of You'

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Warren Haynes: A Rocker Gets Some 'Me' Time

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Warren Haynes: A Rocker Gets Some 'Me' Time

The celebrated guitarist and songwriter, known for his work with The Allman Brothers Band, The Dead and Gov't Mule, discusses his first solo album in 19 years.

Warren Haynes: A Rocker Gets Some 'Me' Time

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Greasing Strings: Slide Guitar, Past And Present

Muddy Waters pioneered Chicago's now-signature electric blues. Keystone/Getty Images hide caption

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Take Five: A Jazz Sampler

Greasing Strings: Slide Guitar, Past And Present

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Take Five takes a detour with jazz's older cousin, the blues, as well as one of its most recognizable techniques: slide guitar. Gliding a bottleneck up and down the strings, the guitarist creates a world-weary sound. Muddy Waters sits at the center of this decades-spanning list.

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Grunge, Rap Music Added to U.S. Recording Registry

Glenn Miller's "In the Mood," Edward R. Murrow's wartime broadcasts from London and Public Enemy's influential hip-hop album Fear of a Black Planet are among the recordings added to the Library of Congress' National Recording Registry.

Grunge, Rap Music Added to U.S. Recording Registry

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