2017 hits hard again, as we have learned that Gregg Allman has passed away today at the age of 69. Rumors were shut down a month or so ago that Allman had entered hospice, but we’ve now come to learn that Allman’s last days were indeed delivered. More details to follow…
A life of hard living and tragedies took its toll on Allman who canceled all shows in 2017 earlier this year, despite having a new studio album set to be released soon – expect that to be a posthumous one now.
The singer-songwriter and rock n’ blues pioneer who founded The Allman Brothers Band with his late brother, Duane provided a voice quite like none other and lent his lead vocals to a majority of the band’s catalog. It’s been a tough year for the band’s family as founding member Butch Trucks took his life in January and Southern rock contemporary Col. Bruce Hampton died onstage May 1st.
On a note posted on Gregg’s site-
“It is with deep sadness that we announce that Gregg Allman, a founding member of The Allman Brothers Band, passed away peacefully at his home in Savannah, Georgia.
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 long time 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. The family will release a statement soon, but for now ask for privacy during this very difficult time.
The family suggests that tributes to Gregg can be made to the Gregg Allman Scholarship Fund at The University of Georgia or the Allman/Lehman Endowed Scholarship at Syracuse University.”
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What a wonderful legend in music that I grew up listening to and attending many concerts.
All his loved ones are in my prayers at this sad time. RIP….my heart hurts with this loss…fly high Gregg