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Duane Allman, later of Allman Brothers Band fame, once pitched a tent and camped out in the parking lot of FAME studios in an effort to be near the recording sessions occurring there.

He soon befriended the studio's owner, Rick Hall, and Wilson Pickett ( who was recording at FAME at the time ).

During a lunch break, Allman taught Pickett The Beatles ' song " Hey Jude ".

Duane and Wilson's version of the song was eventually recorded with Allman on lead guitar.

On hearing the session, people at Pickett's label ( Atlantic Records ) asked who had played the guitar solos.

Hall responded with a hand-written note that read " some hippie cat who's been living in our parking lot.

" Shortly afterward, Allman was offered a recording contract.

Auditions for the Allman Brothers Band were later held at FAME Studios.

Duane Allman loved the area, and frequently returned to The Shoals for session work throughout his life.