"At Fillmore East" is a live album by the Allman Brothers Band, released in 1971. It's widely regarded as one of the greatest live albums in rock history, capturing the band at their peak during a performance at the Fillmore East in New York City. The album showcases their signature blend of blues, rock, jazz, and Southern influences, with extended improvisational jams and virtuoso musicianship.
Tracks like "Whipping Post" and "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed" are highlights, featuring powerful guitar work from Duane Allman and Dickey Betts, along with the tight rhythm section of bassist Berry Oakley and drummers Butch Trucks and Jai Johanny Johanson. The band’s ability to blend intricate, spontaneous improvisation with emotional depth is a key element of the album’s enduring appeal.
"At Fillmore East" captures the raw energy of the band’s live performances, and its critical and commercial success helped solidify the Allman Brothers Band as one of the most important acts of the 1970s. The album reached No. 13 on the Billboard 200 and remains a defining moment in the genre of Southern rock.
Condition: Pre-Owned Good
light scratches on records, sleeve has lots of wear and a split in side one of gatefold
