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Bonus Episode: A Murder On Tour, Southern Bands and Brother Bands

DISGRACELAND

Hosted by Jake Brennan

32m
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Summary

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This bonus episode of Disgraceland uncovers a dark and bizarre piece of music history that was left out of the main episode on the Allman Brothers Band. The host details how the band's road manager, Twigs Linden Jr., stabbed and killed a promoter named Angelo Aliotta in 1970 after a dispute over a shorted payout. Remarkably, the defense successfully argued in a bench trial that the brutal realities of touring drove the road manager temporarily insane, resulting in an acquittal with only six months in a psychiatric ward. In addition to this true crime narrative, the episode features listener voicemails and texts discussing favorite southern rock and brother bands, alongside classic behind-the-scenes rock lore about Duane Allman and Wilson Pickett recording Hey Jude at Muscle Shoals.

  • Understand that the exhausting realities of touring can push individuals to extreme states, as seen when the Allman Brothers' road manager successfully used a temporary insanity defense after killing a promoter. 3:53
  • Recognize the historical intersection of politics and rock music, such as how an Allman Brothers benefit concert provided a crucial cash windfall for Jimmy Carter's 1976 presidential primary campaign. 10:39
  • Explore underground music scenes by researching essential, foundational bands from specific eras like the 1980s Los Angeles punk or Washington D.C. hardcore movements. 12:58
  • Note how segregation in recording studios led to iconic music moments, like Dwayne Allman and Wilson Pickett recording their legendary cover of Hey Jude during a lunch break. 22:37

Chapters

  1. 0:14
    Podcast Intro and Advertisements

    The episode opens with a brief IBM and OnDeck advertisement before the host introduces the bonus episode.

  2. 2:40
    Welcome to the DisgraceLand Afterparty

    The host welcomes listeners to the bonus episode, outlining the topics to be covered.

  3. 3:53
    Allman Brothers Murder Mystery

    The host recounts the 1970 murder of promoter Angelo Aliotta by Allman Brothers road manager Twigs Linden Jr. and the ensuing legal drama.

  4. 9:49
    Brother Bands: The Craziest Dynamics

    The host discusses why bands made up of brothers tend to be particularly volatile, citing examples like Oasis and the Allman Brothers.

  5. 15:11
    Southern Rock Spotlight and Fan Q&A

    Listeners call in with their favorite southern rock bands, and the host shares anecdotes and personal favorites.

  6. 31:46
    Closing and Final Thoughts

    The host wraps up the bonus episode, thanks listeners, and signs off with a final note on community and music history.

Highlights

  • 3:53

    A Forgotten Tour Murderstory

    The host reveals a violent 1970 incident where the Allman Brothers road manager stabbed a club promoter over unpaid performance fees.

  • 5:14

    The Promoter Disputedata

    Promoter Angelo Aliotta refused to pay the full $1,000 guarantee because the band went on late, sparking a fatal confrontation.

  • 6:54

    Temporary Insanity Defensestrategy

    An attorney successfully argued that the grueling pressures and bizarre lifestyle of rock touring made the road manager temporarily insane.

  • 10:39

    Rock Elects a Presidentstory

    An Allman Brothers benefit concert helped fund Jimmy Carter's Iowa primary campaign, sparking his path to the presidency.

  • 22:37

    Segregation Led to Soloinsight

    Because Dwayne Allman and Wilson Pickett were barred from a segregated diner, they stayed behind in the studio to record Hey Jude.

Quotes

  • “The road is tough. The road won't just kill you. It will, like the man said, drive you crazy.”
    Jake Brennan · 4:08
  • “Allman Brothers Band Twigs Linden Jr., he's the one who got up. Angelo Aliotta, the promoter, he remained bleeding on the floor.”
    Jake Brennan · 6:54

About this episode

The murder from Allman Brothers Band history that didn’t make it into our full episode, your take on the greatest southern bands, and more on this bonus episode of Disgraceland. For more great stories from the intersection of true crime and music, check out our archive, including episodes like: Oasis part 1 https://www.disgracelandpod.com/077/oasis-pt-1 Oasis part 2 https://www.disgracelandpod.com/078/oasis-pt-2 Derek & the Dominos https://www.disgracelandpod.com/092/eric-clapton See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcript

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Topics

  • Southern Rock
  • Music History
  • True Crime
  • Allman Brothers Band
  • Touring Life
  • Rock Legends

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