Gregg Allman, a founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, who helped shape what was labeled as Southern rock passed away at his home Saturday in Savannah, Ga. He was 69. Although he has suffered many health issues recently, no cause of death has been given. Allman brothers band had hits songs in the 1970s with songs like “Ramblin’ Man” and “Midnight Rider”
Gregory LeNoir Allman was born on Dec. 8, 1947, in Nashville. Allman is survived by his wife, Shannon Allman; his three sons, Michael, Devon and Elijah Blue; and two daughters, Island and Layla; and three grandchildren.
RIP Gregg Allman 😢 pic.twitter.com/GHHNapIWwX
— CBGB (@CBGBofficial) May 27, 2017
Music world reacts to death of Gregg Allman https://t.co/jh9yrYs8mw
— billboard (@billboard) May 27, 2017
Cher reacts to ex-husband Gregg Allman's death: "Words are impossible" https://t.co/4q2zPkbTEK pic.twitter.com/lqJpAy32BE
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) May 27, 2017
It is with deep sadness we announce that Gregg Allman, a founding member of The Allman Brothers Band, passed away peacefully at his home pic.twitter.com/8g0pAT3kky
— Allman Brothers Band (@allmanbrothers) May 27, 2017
Gregg Allman's death leaves a hole in our hearts…Our sincere condolences go those closest to Gregg. Rest in peace, dear friend. pic.twitter.com/pPYanu2KmF
— The Doobie Brothers (@TheDoobieBros) May 27, 2017
Rest in peace Greg Allman peace and love to all the family 😎✌️🌟💖🎶🎵🎶🎵☮️🌺🌹
— #RingoStarr (@ringostarrmusic) May 27, 2017
My heart breaks today at the passing of soul brutha Gregg Allman. Blessings and peace to all the Allman family. – KU
— Keith Urban (@KeithUrban) May 27, 2017
Just got the word
Greg Allman has passed away
Rest in peace brother
You were the best
Dixie had
You will be missed— Charlie Daniels (@CharlieDaniels) May 27, 2017
I'm so very saddened to hear of the passing of rock & blues legend Gregg Allman. He was such a huge influence on me. https://t.co/rSbHdmj5yp
— Travis Tritt (@TravisTritt) May 27, 2017
Thank you @GreggAllman… for the inspiration, and for those many holy nights on stage. pic.twitter.com/FV6Qn5zXeE
— Cameron Crowe (@CameronCrowe) May 27, 2017
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