Gregg Allman
Gregg Allman (December 8, 1947[1] – May 27, 2017) was an American rock musician. He was a member of the Allman Brothers Band with his brother, Duane Allman, which popularized Southern Rock in the 1970s. He married Cher, a well-known pop singer and actress after she divorced Sonny Bono in 1974. They had a son, Elijah Blue Allman, before divorcing in 1979. Until recently, he had continued to perform with his band Gregg Allman and Friends and last resided in Georgia with his family.
Gregg Allman | |
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.jpg.webp) Gregg Allman with the Allman Brothers Band in June 2011 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Gregory Lenoir Allman |
| Born | December 8, 1947 Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.[1] |
| Died | May 27, 2017 (aged 69) Savannah, Georgia, U.S. |
| Genres | Southern rock Blues Country Gospel |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, Songwriter, Actor |
| Instruments | Vocals, Organ, Piano, Guitar |
| Years active | 1965 – 2017 |
| Labels | Liberty, Atco, Capricorn, Epic |
| Website | GreggAllman.com |
Death
Following a series of health problems,[2] Allman died at his home in Savannah, Georgia, on May 27, 2017 due to complications of liver cancer. He was 69.[3][4][5][6]
References
- "Gregg Allman Biography". Biography.com. Archived from the original on 5 January 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2013.
- Gallucci, Michael (April 24, 2017). "Gregg Allman Responds to Health Reports: 'Looking Forward to Seeing Everyone Again'". Ultimate Classic Rock. Retrieved May 27, 2017.
- Wilker, Deborah (May 27, 2017). "Gregg Allman, Soulful Trailblazer of Southern Rock, Dies at 69". Billboard. Retrieved May 27, 2017.
- Wilker, Deborah (May 27, 2017). "Gregg Allman, Soulful Trailblazer of Southern Rock, Dies at 69". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 27, 2017.
- Gehr, Richard (May 27, 2017). "Gregg Allman, Southern Rock Pioneer, Dead at 69". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on May 27, 2017. Retrieved May 27, 2017.
- Morris, Chris. "Gregg Allman, Southern Rock Pioneer, Dies at 69". Variety. Retrieved May 27, 2017.
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