Original: The band was formed in Jacksonville , Florida , in 1969 by brothers Duane Allman ( slide guitar and lead guitar ) and Gregg Allman ( vocals , organ , songwriting ) , who were supported by Dickey Betts ( lead guitar , vocals , songwriting ) , Berry Oakley ( bass guitar ) , Butch Trucks ( drums ) , and Jai Johanny '' Jaimoe '' Johanson ( drums ) .
Simplified: In 1971 , soon after their first album went gold , Duane and Berry were killed in separate motorcycle accidents in the groups hometown of Macon , Georgia , USA .