#50 Warren Haynes (Allman Brothers) 1992 Interview

A never-before-published interview with guitarist Warren Haynes from 1992.

In the interview, Haynes talks about:

Moving out of Duane Allman's shadowHow it feels to play Duane's licksWhether Duane was an influenceHis connection to Memphis and MotownGoing to see concerts when he was a kidThe musical differences between him and DuaneHis love for fusion rock and what it did for his playingThe difference between his playing and Dickey Betts’ playing on lead and slideHow his older brothers introduced him to jazz and bluesWhat jazz player he would recommend to a young guitar player Whether he had any formal music trainingHis experience with country singer David Allan CoeWhat he learned from country musiciansSome advice for younger guitar playersThe Allman Brothers latest recordThe pleasure of recording liveThe coincidence that happened 21 years earlierA breakdown of whether it’s him or Betts soloingThe similarities between him and Betts and Coltrane and Cannonball AdderlyHow Duane ended up using a slide on DreamsWhether he enjoys playing rhythm as much as leadWho's a good rhythm player?The Les Paul he usesHis Soldano ampsWhat, if any, effects he uses in the studio recordingHow things are going with the bandWhether tension in a band leads to better playingIf he sees The Allman Brothers continuingThe similarities in the Allmans’ fan base and the Grateful Dead’s fan baseTheir next live album

In this episode, we have The Allman Brothers Band guitarist Warren Haynes. At the time of this interview in 1992, Haynes was 32 years old and was promoting the album An Evening with the Allman Brothers Band: First Set. In the interview, Haynes talks about the similarities and differences with Duane Allman and whether he sees The Allman Brothers Band continuing. He also takes a deep dive into their current live album and he offers advice for young guitar players.

 

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