RIP Greg Allman dead at 69

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[/FONT]Gregg Allman, the legendary Allman Brothers Band co-founder and father of southern rock, has died at the age of 69 at his home in Savannah, Georgia on Saturday. His death comes just two months after he cancelled all tour dates for the year. The father-of-five was married five times, including to the singer Cher (pictured together main) - the mother of his son Elijah Blue Allman. Born in Nashville, Allman founded the Allman Brothers Band in 1969 with his brother Duane, who was tragically killed in a motorcycle crash two years later as the group began to find mainstream success. During his life Allman faced multiple health issues. A former alcoholic and drug addict, he contracted hepatitis C and underwent a liver transplant in 2010.

 

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Gregg Allman, the legendary singer and father of southern rock, has died at the age of 69.


His death comes just two months after the Allman Brothers Band co-founder cancelled all tour dates for the year.


He 'passed away peacefully' at his home in Savannah, Georgia on Saturday, according to a statement on the singer's website.


The father-of-five was married five times, including to the singer Cher - the mother of his son Elijah Blue Allman.

 

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Gregg Allman, the legendary Allman Brothers Band co-founder and father of southern rock, has died at the age of 69 at his home in Savannah, Georgia on Saturday

'Gregg struggled with many health issues over the past several years,' the statement about his death read.
'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.'
Born in Nashville, Allman founded the Allman Brothers Band in 1969 with his brother Duane, who was tragically killed in a motorcycle crash two years later as the group began to find mainstream success.
The band's bassist Berry Oakley died in a car crash the following year, and Allman went on to have huge success as a prolific solo artist.
The multi-Grammy winning rocker was famous for classics like 'Midnight Rider,' 'Melissa' and the epic concert jam 'Whipping Post'.

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Gregg Allman (above in the 70s) founded the Allman Brothers Band in 1969 with his brother Duane, who was tragically killed in a motorcycle crash two years later

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Allman was married to singer Cher - his third wife - in 1975. They had a son together, Elijah Blue Allman, before divorcing in 1979

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The multi-Grammy winning rocker was famous for classics like 'Midnight Rider,' 'Melissa' and the epic concert jam 'Whipping Post'

Back in March of this year he announced he would not be performing at all this year, writing in a statement on his website that fans who bought tickets for concerts in June should 'contact the ticket outlet from where you purchased the tickets for a refund.'
In November last year he had said he was taking some time off to 'focus on his health,' but still had plans to tour.
During his life Allman faced multiple health issues. A former alcoholic and drug addict, he contracted hepatitis C and underwent a liver transplant in 2010.
Allman's longtime manager and close friend, Michael Lehman, said in a statement: '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 is survived by his fifth wife Shannon Allman.

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Cher tweeted about Allman's death referring to the couple's nicknames. The pair were married briefly in the 1970s

 

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Other iconic musicians like Ringo Starr and Brian Wilson mourned the loss of Allman

 

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Gregg (left) and older brother Duane (right) founded the Allman Brothers Band in 1969. Duane was tragically killed in a motorcycle crash in 1971 as the group found mainstream success