Gregg Allman

From Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gregg Allman
Gregg Allman with the Allman Brothers Band in June 2011
Background information
Birth name Gregory Lenoir Allman
Born ( 1947-12-08 ) December 8, 1947
Nashville, Tennessee , U.S. [1]
Died May 27, 2017 (2017-05-27) (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 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.

Death [ change | change source ]

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 [ change | change source ]

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Gregg Allman Biography" . Biography.com. Archived from the original on 5 January 2017 . Retrieved 1 January 2013 .
  2. Gallucci, Michael (April 24, 2017). "Gregg Allman Responds to Health Reports: 'Looking Forward to Seeing Everyone Again' " . Ultimate Classic Rock . Retrieved May 27, 2017 .
  3. Wilker, Deborah (May 27, 2017). "Gregg Allman, Soulful Trailblazer of Southern Rock, Dies at 69" . Billboard . Retrieved May 27, 2017 .
  4. Wilker, Deborah (May 27, 2017). "Gregg Allman, Soulful Trailblazer of Southern Rock, Dies at 69" . The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved May 27, 2017 .
  5. 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 .
  6. Morris, Chris. "Gregg Allman, Southern Rock Pioneer, Dies at 69" . Variety . Retrieved May 27, 2017 .

Other websites [ change | change source ]