Allman Brothers Publisher Dies
Saturday, July 19th, 2008
Tragedy struck on July 9 when Bill Ector, publisher of the Allman Brothers’ magazine Hittin’ the Note, died in his home from a brain tumor. He was 56.
Ector, a longtime Allman Brothers fan, was given the position of publisher of Hittin’ the Note when it first opened its doors in 2003. He traveled extensively, interviewing musicians and gathering information for his magazine. And he loved every minute of it.
According to his family and friends Ector was a diehard Allman Brothers fan, emulating Duane Allman’s playing style on the guitar and practicing whenever he could. And he got the chance to play with his idols in 2005. He didn’t let the boys down, either, and from then on he was a friend of the band, becoming a regular fixture at their concerts.
(News courtesy ajc.com)