Celebrity Justice
Allmans Still Stuck in Long '70s Jam

The ultimate '70s band wants to get paid 2008 money.

The Allman Brothers Band woke up and discovered the kids were buying their tunes online and -- what's this? -- using them as their ringtones, and now they want their share of the jack. They allege in a Federal lawsuit they're the victims of "digital exploitation" by UMG Recordings and say they're due $13 million.

Most of the world was simply relieved that Gregg, Jaimoe, and Butch are still kickin' around.

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16. i agree the allmans are an okay band but using them as your ringtone? come on, really?

Posted at 2:03PM on Aug 12th 2008 by thats right

17. I hope they get every cent of it. They are still today an outstanding group of musicians. They are the greatest American Band ever!

Posted at 3:27PM on Aug 12th 2008 by Nick Becker

18. Ah, who cares.

Posted at 2:13PM on Aug 12th 2008 by Stevo

19. THis is a great group of musicians. I still remembered when they made a stop in Fresno.

Posted at 2:45PM on Aug 12th 2008 by that fat guy that keeps staring at you from across the street...

20. Even with the ever changing lineup their still one of the greatest rock bands to come out of the south. Never forget that 5 hour set at Watkins Glen in '73. The current lineup is the best since the original band.

Posted at 2:35PM on Aug 12th 2008 by buffbodz

21. LOVE the music of the Allman's ... good for the soul ... wish the younger folks would give them a listen. My 2 cents: they should be paid for the ringtones.

Posted at 3:12PM on Aug 12th 2008 by CarolEm

22. That "Fat Old Hippie" is Warren Haynes and is one of the best guitar players I have ever heard! He is one of the reasons the Allmans were able to make the comeback that they did!!

Posted at 3:06PM on Aug 12th 2008 by The Laura

23. Universal Music Group is built upon their endlessly crooked, crooked ways.
TEAR DOWN, The Black Towers.

Posted at 4:09PM on Aug 12th 2008 by I, Slay The Dragon

24. The Laura is right on re: Warren. These ain't "fat old dudes," Warren is only 48 and the other "old" dude is Derek Trucks, Butch's son ... a spry 29!

Fierce musicians in their own rights and just wonderful together in the Allman Bros. One of the best groups going in any genre.

If you're not onto these guys, you're missing out.

Posted at 5:56PM on Aug 12th 2008 by c'mon.now

25. As most have said, "They are the greatest ever." Hope they get there cash! Rock on ABB!!!

Posted at 8:23PM on Aug 12th 2008 by abbrockon

26. give them their $$. i'm a fan of 30+ years and they are talented musicians who appreciate their art. show me a miley cyrus or jonas bros fan in 30 years. a new "it" song or dance will come along in 2 years and no one will give a hoot about them. but the allman bros.. that's a show!

Posted at 10:58PM on Aug 12th 2008 by M

27. These are real musicians. Give them their money! Long live and love The Allman Brothers Band!

Posted at 2:59AM on Aug 13th 2008 by Quinn

28. Give them all the money they want!!! They soooooo deserve it!!!!

"You dont need no gypsy to tell you why
You cant let one precious day slip by.
Look inside yourself, and if you dont see what you want,
Maybe sometimes then you dont,
But leave your mind alone and just get high."

Yeahhh baby, Allman Bros kick ass!!!

Posted at 1:00PM on Sep 2nd 2008 by Sweet Melissa

29. So many bands have the Allman Brothers to thank for their success. I saw the original band three times and it changed my life forever. SHOW THEM THE MONEY!

Posted at 3:20PM on Aug 13th 2008 by Skydog II

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