Today is the twentieth anniversary of Allen Woody’s passing, so we thought it fitting to run this archival interview that originally appeared on Jambands.com in January 2000.Footage of Woody with Blue Floyd, where he focused on guitar rather than bassDB- Before we start talking about Blue Floyd, I was wondering if you wanted to comment on Joe Dan Petty’s passing? [Petty, the Allman Brothers Band guitar tech for many years, died in a plane crash on January 8th]DB- I know there are many people out there who share that sentiment. Why don’t we start from there. You mention filling Berry Oakley’s shoes. One interesting aspect of your new project Blue Floyd is that you’re playing with his son. How did that come about and what has the experience been like so far?DB- You mention approaching him, how did Blue Floyd even come about?DB- Did he know that you listened to Floyd while you were growing up?DB- Do you consider Pink Floyd to be a blues band?DB- How have you selected the tunes?DB- How many songs are you going to bring to Blue Floyd?DB- So what’s the band’s specific approach going to be?DB- Can you give me an example?DB- So there are going to be vocals?DB- So you have a few tunes that you’re going to sing yourself?DB- So you’re taking into consideration the fact that some people might be showing up more than once?DB- Well you have a line-up that certainly is equipped to do that. You’ve already mentioned three of the players, why don’t you introduce the other two members of the band.DW- What would you say that you contribute?DB- Do you think the band’s music will appeal to some of your fans who are drawn to the blues but might not be all that enamored with the more progressive side of Pink Floyd?
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