Born on this day in 1944, Jai Johanny Johanson, frequently known by the stage name Jaimoe, the American drummer and percussionist, best known as one of the founding members of The Allman Brothers Band, turns 80. After joining up with Duane Allman in 1969, he quickly became the first recruit into Allman's new group, soon joined by bassist Berry Oakley, fellow drummer Butch Trucks, guitarist Dickey Betts and lastly Allman's younger brother, singer, organist, and pianist Gregg Allman. The group quickly named after the brothers Allman, began recording demos in April of 1969 and the rest is history.
In Jaimoe's honor, check out an interview with Jaimoe (above), and Butch Trucks (below) discussing the origins of the Allman Brothers' dual drumming.