Gov't Mule is a southern rock/jam band formed in 1994 as a side project to
The Allman Brothers Band, but has taken on a life of its own. Like many jam bands, Gov't Mule does not get much radio airplay but is popular due to constant touring and intense fan loyalty. When the Allman Brothers Band reformed in 1989 in response to the popularity of the Dreams box set,
Warren Haynes was added on lead guitar and
Allen Woody on bass. The two shared a love for '60s power trios, like
Cream,
Jimi Hendrix Experience, and
James Gang. With no bands making similar music in the 90s (…
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