The Allman Brothers

The Allman Brothers were an American band formed in Jacksonville Florida in 1969 by brothers Duane and Gregg Allman. They helped to popularize Southern Rock along with Lynyrd Skynyrd, which many people at first glance would mistake for country even though it isn't.
Duane is considered one of the greatest guitarists of all time, and was ranked the 2nd greatest guitarist of all time before Jimi Hendrix in Rolling Stone in 2003. Sadly, Duane got killed in a motorcycle accident in 1971, leaving Gregg as the only remaining Allman Brother, yet they still called the band The Allman Brothers. 
Even worse, Gregg passed away in 2017, meaning both of them are dead and the band can never reunite ever again. Oh yeah, this band has a lot of death in it. Berry Oakley died only a year after Duane, also in a motorcycle accident. 
They also pioneered Jam Rock alongside The Grateful Dead, and were notable for having two Drummers, Jaimoe and Butch Trucks (who is also dead).
Category:Bands
Category:1960s