ABB in its last year.

I really hate that but with Warren having a son now and Derek coming of age as a player its surprising they lasted this long.

Just because Derek and Warren are leaving, doesn't mean it's the end of ABB. Gregg has been doing shows with Devon, who could step in the Warren role and they would just need to find another slide player. He won't be Derek trucks, but there are tons of talented pro slide players out there who would love to jump into ABB.

Warren is the best,  Hopefully ABB will exist in some other format

Seems like they all have their solo careers for the most part.So if the overall health of the rest of the band (specially Gregg ) holds up I think they could keep it going.I am sure the key ingredient is Greggs vocals to keep the sound consistent.Despite Warren and Dereks talents,I would bet(no pun intended) that there would be great players who could do fine as replacements.

I thought about this too, but it doesn't seem likely. He alienated everybody in the band with his drug use, not just Gregg, and he's not a slide player per se. Devon seems like a good fit, another writer on board, but who for slide? My first thought was Sonny Landreth but not sure he would be a good fit.

I'd like to see the Allman Bros continue on in one form or another, but, I think this announcement maybe is to save face for Gregg, Butch, and Jamoie. I believe they're all ready, and have been ready to call it quits. Are they're musicians out there to fill those shoes? Yes I'm sure quite a few could fill in nicely. Devon would be the likely successor to carry the name on. However.... All good things come to an end eventually.

Rock On and Keep The Faith!

Two years ago Gregg made Low Country Blues, and I guess he will do one or another solo projects. I think it´s wise not to go on with ABB including new guitar players: it can´t get any better without Warren and Derek. Devon seems to enjoy very much the RSB project, and Dickey - I saw him last year- looks to me far away from his former capacities.
Günter

I have a cool theory I would like to see play out.  Devon is a good guitar player but he's no Warren Haynes or Derek Trucks.  But he wouldn't be the worst guitarist the ABB ever had.  He's really better than alot of you may think he is and I believe would surprise everybody.
Next I would like to skip Dickey Betts completely and move on to his son Duane Betts.  They play in Great Southern together and I really think those 2 together would be young blood that would rejuvenate the band.  Duane plays ALL the Duane Allman parts in the Dickey Betts songs and maybe even extend an offer to make the band a 3 guitar player band with Dickey Betts in there too.  I think either way there are lots of options for them.

HOWEVER I just read an article somewhere where Gregg said it makes sense to disband.  Gregg is focused on his solo work again, Derek Trucks and Warren Haynes are busy doing their thing.  Really they only play or even see one another for a month of touring and the Beacon Run for the most part.  Gregg said every year the they start seeing less and less of one another.  So maybe this just may be it for the Allman Brothers Band.