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
Live at the Fillmore East (Neil Young album) Live at the Fillmore East (Neil Young album) Live at the Fillmore East is a live album by Neil Young and Crazy Horse featuring guitarist Danny Whitten. In February and March 1970, Young and Crazy Horse went on tour to support "Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere". "Live at the Fillmore East", released in 2006, features performances from the tour. The tour was the last Neil Young and Crazy Horse tour to feature Whitten. Young played four shows at the Fillmore East on March 6 and 7; each show consisted of a solo acoustic set and a set with Crazy Horse.