Gregg Allman
Gregg Allman | |
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.jpg?lang=simple) 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 |
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 popularised 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.
Death
[change | change source]Following a series of health problems,[2] Gregg 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
[change | change source]- 1 2 "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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