Devon Allman: 'Ragged & Dirty' and Loving It
 On one hand, you can say Devon Allman comes by his musical talents naturally, being Gregg Allman's son.
But the fact of the matter is, Devon's parents were divorced when he was a baby—and he was brought up in a world that was well-insulated from the savage highs, lows, glories and turmoils of the Allman Brothers Band.
As you'll read below, Devon's musical interests developed organically. Translating his passion for the music he was listening to on the radio into garage band roar, Devon was already forging his own sound by the time he met his famous father. And though their musical and personal paths have crossed over the years since, Devon's path is truly his own, along with his sound, style and career.
Most interesting may be Devon's evolution as a guitar player: Though he first strapped on a six-string in his early teens, he was into his thirties before circumstance inspired him to get serious about his lead playing (as he explains in our conversation).
Devon's latest solo album, 'Ragged & Dirty,' is a solid showcase of his talents—from powerful, soulful vocals to dig-in-and-let-fly guitar work. Working with producer (let alone killer drummer) Tom Hambridge, Allman has crafted a collection of tunes that spans the gamut from shake-the-speaker-out-of-the-dashboard rock roar to starlit blues jam. His originals nestle comfortably alongside covers such as the Spinners' "I'll Be Around" and Otis Taylor's "Ten Million Slaves."
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