Warren Haynes (born April 6, 1960) is an American musician, singer and songwriter. Haynes is best known for his work as longtime guitarist with
The Allman Brothers Band and as founding member of the
jam band Gov't Mule. Early in his career he was a guitarist for
David Allan Coe and The
Dickey Betts Band. Haynes also is known for his associations with the surviving members of the
Grateful Dead, including touring with
Phil Lesh and Friends and
The Dead. In addition, Haynes founded and manages Evil Teen Records.