Gregg Allman

Gregg Allman (December 8, 1947 – May 27, 2017) was an American rock musician. He was a member of the Allman Brothers Band with his brother, Duane Allman, which popularised Southern Rock in the 1970s. He married Cher, a well-known pop singer and actress after she divorced Sonny Bono in 1974. They had a son, Elijah Blue Allman, before divorcing in 1979. Until recently, he had continued to perform with his band Gregg Allman and Friends and last resided in Georgia with his family.

 Death 
Following a series of health problems,  Gregg Allman died at his home in Savannah, Georgia, on May 27, 2017 due to complications of liver cancer. He was 69.

References

 Other websites 
Official Website

Category:1947 births
Category:2017 deaths
Category:American guitarists
Category:Musicians from Nashville, Tennessee
Category:Southern rock musicians
Category:American rock musicians
Category:Blues musicians
Category:American gospel musicians