Jim K Global Moderator Posted May 27, 2017 Global Moderator Share Posted May 27, 2017 Quote Gregg Allman, one of the founding members of The Allman Brothers Band, has died. He was 69. The southern rocker's passing was announced on his official website, adding that Allman "passed away peacefully at his home in Savannah, Georgia" on Saturday. Allman's death comes after rumors circulated last month that he had entered hospice care. A rep for the rocker told ABC News that the rumors were not true. Still, Allman had been suffering from ill health in recent years, dealing with a respiratory infection, a hernia, a liver transplant and an irregular heartbeat. Back in March, he canceled all his 2017 tour dates to support his upcoming album "Southern Blood" due to his health. Michael Lehman, a close friend of Allman's, said in a statement posted to his website: "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," the statement concluded. /snip More at ABC News I'm thankfully that I was able to attend many Allman Brothers concerts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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