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The story of the Allman Brothers band is filled with many successes and many tragedies. One of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed bands in rock and roll history, brothers Gregg and Duane Allman formed the group in Macon, GA in 1969. Duane was already an established session guitarist and Gregg was known for his soulful vocals and multi-instrumental talents. Tragedy first struck with Duane's death in a motorcycle accident in 1971, and original bassist Berry Oakley also died in a motorcycle accident just over a year later, at nearly the exact same spot as Duane's. A precursor to all this, however, took place in 1970, when the band's tour manager, Twiggs Lyndon, got into an altercation with a club owner regarding payment for the band's performance. After a show at Aliotta's Lounge in Buffalo NY on April 29, 1970, club owner Angelo Aliotta refused to pay the band the agreed-upon $1000 and only gave them $500, citing a late start for the gig. Long story short, a fight broke out, Lyndon stabbed Aliotta with a fishing knife and he died at the scene. Offered here is a letter from the band's attorney, John Condon, to band leader Duane Allman, requesting information on the case: specifically, if any guns were present. The document is standard 8 1/2" x 11" and framed with an 8x10 color photo of Duane, with total dimensions of 21" x 15."