A group that initially started out as a hobby for legendary rock guitarist
Warren Haynes has grown into a band that has become etched into the North
American festival culture. Prior to forming Gov't Mule in 1994 and releasing
their self-titled debut album a year later, Haynes had spent six years as the
guitarist in the reconstructed Allman Brothers Band alongside bassist Allen
Woody. Haynes and Woody decided to form a jam band to play during downtime in
between The Allman Brothers Band's touring and recording schedule. They
recruited drummer Matt Abts, the trio having previously ...