Berry Oakley held the spirit. Duane held the fire. Together they carved a new musical path with Allman Brothers Band. "Duane and were I just musical brothers. Duane was just so assured and straight ahead. when he wanted to get something done, he would just go straight ahead and nothing would stop him. And that's what he offered to the band. That confidence and the 'we can do it.' Not a cheerleader, but keeping everyone's morale up.... He would inspire people around him. Berry was kind of the guru of the band and Duane was the fire-breathing, straight ahead nothing can stop me guy. It was a really good mix." Dickey Betts 📷️Paley⁠