I was not a big Allman Brothers fan but I could relate to that because that is what the flavor of the day was at that time – at least it was like that for me.
Meaning of the quote
George Thorogood, an American musician, is saying that even though he wasn't a big fan of the Allman Brothers band, he could understand why their music was popular at that time. It was the "flavor of the day," meaning their style of music was very popular and trendy. Even though Thorogood didn't personally like their music, he could relate to why it was so popular during that period.
About George Thorogood
George Thorogood is a legendary American musician known for his high-energy boogie-blues sound and hit songs like ‘Bad to the Bone’ and ‘I Drink Alone’. He’s released over 20 albums and has sold 15 million records worldwide with his band, the Delaware Destroyers, who recently celebrated their 50th anniversary.
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