Original: While the band has been called the principal architects of Southern rock, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee page for the Allman Brothers Band.
Simplified: It originally formed in 1969 with Duane Allman (slide guitar), Gregg Allman (vocals, organ), Dickey Betts (guitar), Berry Oakley (bass guitar), Butch Trucks (drums) and Jai Johanny "Jaimoe" Johanson (drums).