Claim: Singer/songwriter Gregg Allman wrote several of The Allman Brothers biggest hits such as "Whipping Post" and "Midnight Rider"; he also had a successful music solo career, and made four television appearances in his lifetime.
Evidence: He was known for performing in the Allman Brothers Band. He wrote several of the band's biggest songs, including "Whipping Post", "Melissa", and "Midnight Rider". Allman also had a successful solo career, releasing seven studio albums. Cher Superboy Tales from the Crypt Family Guy Gregory LeNoir Allman (December 8, 1947 – May 27, 2017) was an American singer-songwriter and musician.