Rest in peace, Gregg Allman...

[crimsonaudio]

http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/7759662/gregg-allman-dead

Wow...

 

[jthomas666]

Gregg Allman, RIP

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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, Billboard has learned. He was diagnosed with hepatitis C in 1999 and underwent a liver transplant in 2010.

He "passed away peacefully at his home in Savannah, Georgia," according to a statement on Gregg Allman'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."

 

[NationalTitles18]

Re: Gregg Allman, RIP

RIP and Godspeed, Mr. Allman. You basically created a new genre. Some of my earliest and best musical memories and songs I still enjoy today.

 

[rgw]

Re: Gregg Allman, RIP

RIP. You can't be a self-respecting Southerner without a few of his on your mp3 player/phone.

 

[Bamaro]

Re: Gregg Allman, RIP

Bummer, saw ABB play many times. Have a pick I caught from Dickey Betts. My daughter's middle names are Melissa and Jessica.
:frown:

 

[Bazza]

:frown:

Reunited with his brothers.....RIP Gregg.....

 

[Jon]

Rolling Stones piece is really good

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/gregg-allman-southern-rock-legend-dead-at-69-w433068


A buddy if mine tried to talk me into flying to NYC see that show at the beacon in 2014. Wish I had. Still can't recall how many times I've seen them over the years. RIP Gregg

 

[gtowntide]

Greg Allman RIP. your music will stand the test of time.

 

[2003TIDE]

I've been listening to the Allman Brothers all night. Man. This year sucks for music. I got to see the Allman Brothers once when I was younger, before I understood really how big or influential they were. Glad I got to experience that.

 

[DzynKingRTR]

All of these great musical talents keep dying, yet Nickelback and Justin bieber get to keep living

 

[Boo Radley]

RIP Gregg. Can hear you, Duane, and Berry jammin' in heaven.

 

[Bazza]

I bought his solo album when it first came out in '73. I still have it. I played it over and over....thought it was VERY good.....I still do. So much talent. I'll celebrate what Gregg left us and that he is now out of pain.

 

[Bazza]

My brother and I saw The Allman Brothers Band in concert at the Tampa stadium in 1972-73 (can't remember the exact date). Wet Willie opened for them. I have some photos somewhere.

That's the only time I ever saw them.

 

[Bazza]

Another great one from Gregg's solo album....

 

[crimsonaudio]

The definitive cover?

Seems appropriate to post this here right now...

 

[Boo Radley]

One of my earliest concerts: The Allman Brothers Band at Foster Auditorium on March 24, 1971

 

[crimsonaudio]

One of my earliest concerts: The Allman Brothers Band at Foster Auditorium on March 24, 1971

I saw them at Coleman Coliseum while attending Bama in 1993. Killer show.