Gregg Allman, founding member of The Allman Brothers Band has died He was 69.
Allman, who overcame drug addiction and health problems to become a grizzled elder statesman for the blues music died at his home in Savannah, Georgia, according to a statement posted to his official website. Allman’s longtime manager and close friend Michael Lehman said,
“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.
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.”
Allman, founded The Allman Brothers Band with his late brother, Duane, and composed such classics as Midnight Rider, Melissa and the classic concert jam Whipping Post. He was diagnosed with hepatitis C in 1999 and underwent a liver transplant in 2010.
Allman was married six times, to Shelley Kay Winters, Janice Blair, Cher, Julie Bindas, Ganielle J P Galiana and Stacey Fountain. Allman has five children, including Elijah Blue with Cher.
Gregg Allmän was 69.
The Allman Brothers Band
(via CNN)
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