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RIP: Gregg Allman

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At 69.

http://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/gregg-allman-soulful-trailblazer-of-southern-rock-dies-at-69/ar-BBBAcDn

Gregg Allman, the soulful singer-songwriter and rock 'n' blues pioneer who founded The Allman Brothers Band with his late brother, Duane, and composed such classics as "Midnight Rider," "Melissa" and the epic concert jam "Whipping Post," has died at age 69. He was diagnosed with hepatitis C in 1999 and underwent a liver transplant in 2010.

Allman "passed away peacefully at his home in Savannah, Georgia," read a statement posted to the singer's official website, noting that the family planned to release a statement soon. "Gregg struggled with many health issues over the past several years. During that time, Gregg considered being on the road playing music with his brothers and solo band for his beloved fans, essential medicine for his soul. Playing music lifted him up and kept him going during the toughest of times."

Gregg's longtime manager and close friend Michael Lehman said, "I have lost a dear friend and the world has lost a brilliant pioneer in music. He was a kind and gentle soul with the best laugh I ever heard. His love for his family and bandmates was passionate as was the love he had for his extraordinary fans. Gregg was an incredible partner and an even better friend. We will all miss him."

Gregg is survived by his wife, Shannon Allman, his children, Devon, Elijah Blue, Delilah Island Kurtom and Layla Brooklyn Allman; 3 grandchildren, his niece, Galadrielle Allman, lifelong friend Chank Middleton, and a large extended family. 

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One of the greatest ever. Enough said.

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Ive been listening to the Allman Brothers Band for so long I don't remember a time when I didn't know their music.  I remember when Melissa was on the AM radio station in the car, I remember hearing Midnight Rider on that same radio, I remember listening to my dad's copy of Eat A Peach on Sunday mornings, and I remember singing Soulshine as a kid that had no concept that the lyric "better than moonshine" might have any meaning beyond the light that comes from the moon.

ABB has been a part of my life since before I had a concept of songs belonging to bands.

Gregg's passing is sad in the objective sense that we lost a great talent.

 

But when I think of it, Ill just throw on Live at Fillmore East and get lost in the magnificence that is a 22 minute version of Whipping Post and Gregg will live on.

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On 5/29/2017 at 0:18 AM, Inimicus said:

Ive been listening to the Allman Brothers Band for so long I don't remember a time when I didn't know their music.  I remember when Melissa was on the AM radio station in the car, I remember hearing Midnight Rider on that same radio, I remember listening to my dad's copy of Eat A Peach on Sunday mornings, and I remember singing Soulshine as a kid that had no concept that the lyric "better than moonshine" might have any meaning beyond the light that comes from the moon.

ABB has been a part of my life since before I had a concept of songs belonging to bands.

Gregg's passing is sad in the objective sense that we lost a great talent.

 

But when I think of it, Ill just throw on Live at Fillmore East and get lost in the magnificence that is a 22 minute version of Whipping Post and Gregg will live on.

Widely regarded as one of the best live albums of all time. 

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