The Allman Brothers Band are at last getting some long overdue respect from The Recording Academy. On February 12, the pioneering Southern rockers will be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammys.
Joining the group as recipients of the Class of 2012 Special Merit Awards will be Glen Campbell, George Jones, The Memphis Horns, Gil Scott-Heron, Diana Ross and Antonio Carlos Jobim. In addition, three members of The Allman Brothers Band will be vying for a Grammy for their solo work, in the category of Best Blues Album. Among the nominees are Gregg Allman, for his album, Low Country Blues; the Tedeschi-Trucks Band, for Revelator; and Warren Haynes, for Man in Motion.
To date, The Allman Brothers Band have been awarded just one Grammy. That honor came for their live version of “Jessica,” from An Evening with The Allman Brothers: 2nd Set. The track took home a Grammy for Best Rock Instrumental Performance in 1996.
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