Duane Allman was an American guitarist, session musician, and co-founder of the Allman Brothers Band, born on November 20, 1946, in Nashville, Tennessee. Renowned for his innovative slide guitar technique and expressive playing, he significantly influenced the genre of Southern rock and collaborated with numerous artists, including Eric Clapton on the iconic album "Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs." Tragically, his life was cut short at the age of 24 when he died in a motorcycle accident on October 29, 1971, in Macon, Georgia, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the world of music.