The Allman Joys
| Company type | Musical ensemble |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1965 |
| Defunct | 1967 |
Key people | Duane Allman, Gregg Allman |
| Products | Music recordings |
The Allman Joys was an initial musical ensemble led by siblings Duane Allman and Gregg Allman. Initially known as the Escorts, the band transitioned into the Allman Joys. Duane Allman left his secondary education to dedicate more time to mastering the guitar. They performed an audition for producer Bob Johnston at Columbia Records, serving as backing musicians for a female trio called The Sandpipers. This group ultimately evolved into Hour Glass and later became the renowned Allman Brothers Band.
Members
- Gregg Allman – Lead Vocals, Organ
- Duane Allman – Lead Guitar, Vocals
- Bobby Dennis – Rhythm Guitar
- Jack Jackson – Rhythm Guitar
- Mabron McKinney – Bass Guitar
- Ralph Bollinger – Bass Guitar
- Bill Connell – Drums
- Bob Keller – Bass Guitar
- Ronnie Wilkins – Piano
- Charlie Winkler – Guitar
- Allison Miner – Vocals
- Maynard Portwood – Drums
- Doug Montague – Bass Guitar
- Mike Alexander – Bass Guitar
- George Henderson – Bass Guitar
History
As featured in the Early Allman collection (Allman Joys - Early Allman):
Note: Loudermilk’s recollection contains minor inaccuracies; Duane did not acquire slide guitar skills until 1968.
Discography
Early Allman (recorded in 1966, released in 1973)