Watch: Slash joins the Allman Betts Family Revival for an epic night of blues
Earlier this week, Slash joined the Allman Betts Family Revival for a surprise performance at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.
The Allman Family Revival – an annual live concert celebrating the music of the Allman Brothers Band — saw the Guns N’ Roses guitarist taking stage towards the end of the second set for a trio of performances.
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Armed with his goldtop Les Paul, Slash kicked off his set with a soulful rendition of Trouble No More, a Muddy Waters classic that has long been a staple in The Allman Brothers’ repertoire.
However, it was his breathtaking solo during Dreams that truly captivated the audience. The track had Slash trading solos and riffs with pedal steel virtuoso Robert Randolph. He then closed out the set with a cover of Whipping Post from the band’s 1969 self-titled debut album.
Led by Devon Allman and Duane Betts, the sons of legendary Allman Brothers Band founders Gregg Allman and Dickey Betts, this year’s event — as with the previous years — features star-studded lineup of artists, including Sierra Hull, Jake Shimabukuro, Grace Bowers, Luther Dickinson, Jimmy Hall, Larry McCray, Lindsay Lou, Lamar Williams Jr., Donavan Frankenreiter, and Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Maggie Rose.
Speaking to Rolling Stone about Slash’s involvement, Allman said, “He was free and into it.”
“His current record is a blues record, so I think he’s wanting to jump into some circles that are a little more blues-oriented. We’re just happy to have him.”
“We never would’ve thought that this is what it would become, ever,” Allman added. “It’s a kind of family reunion. We get to see everyone and celebrate one of the best songbooks in rock & roll.”
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