My Cross to Bear (51 page)

Riding high with my dear friend Chank Middleton, mid-1970s.

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In the studio with Phil Walden, president of Capricorn Records.

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Some
Eat a Peach
artwork on my Leslie, summer 1974.

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Preshow ritual, mid-1970s.

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The entire band with Governor Jimmy Carter at our Providence, Rhode Island, benefit show that helped keep his campaign alive, November 1975.

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Dickey showing me his custom-made guitar.

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Working on some chops with my Strat.

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Hangin’ around with Cher in Beverly Hills.

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My musical brother Jaimoe is a unique drummer and a wonderful human being.

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Bill Graham at the annual Capricorn Records picnic in Macon.

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With our longtime booking agent, Jonny Podell.

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Going nowhere fast with Cher.

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The reunited Allman Brothers Band, 1980.

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