At Fillmore East During this time, the group began struggling with drug addictions. Everyone in the group, with the exception of the brothers, was also struggling to make a living (vocalist Gregg Allman received more money from royalty payments and Duane more from session work). In one incident, tour manager Twiggs Lyndon stabbed and killed a promoter for not paying the band; he later claimed temporary insanity. Their fortunes began to change over the course of 1971, where the band's average earnings doubled. The Allman Brothers Band had first played Fillmore East in December 1969, opening for Blood, Sweat & Tears for three
Playing in the Band often in concert by the band with 581 performances. The instrumental break of "Playing in the Band" was introduced as early as the February 19, 1969 "Celestial Synapse" show at the Fillmore West, in which it appears somewhat indistinct from the preceding and following jams.. The completed song debuted (along with five others) on February 18, 1971 at the Capitol Theatre. It was also included on Mickey Hart's 1972 "Rolling Thunder" solo album within "The Main Ten", making reference to the song's time signature of 10/4. "The Main Ten" appears on "Dick's Picks Vol. 16", from their performance at the