Gregg Allman Dies of Cancer | This Week in Music History

On May 27, 2017, Gregg Allman of The Allman Brothers Band passed away from liver cancer. He was one of the most-renown blues singers of our time.
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[@dnews9519]

The reason there really isn't music like this anymore is because there really isn't people like this anymore.

[@eddiecartwright8577]

5 years. Maybe the road doesn't go on forever, but the songs you wrote and sang certainly do. RIP Brother.

[@lorrieswedenburg9507]

Oh my friend the road does go on forever.. You need to check out the Son's of the Brothers Devon Allman Duane Betts Berry Oakley Jr Vaylor Trucks and his Sister Melody Trucks All are incredible musicians

[@bobbylong4443]

RIP BROTHER

[@HettiedeKorteDiplomaat]

The most soulful voice ever.

[@saintrichardl8]

All the greats are passing. RIP Sir. It also makes me realize that I am getting older.

[@VERDIENSTORDEN]

Don’t make cry I’m only 18

[@lnugent1000]

I hear ya……. The Allman Brothers remind me of my childhood. Mom and dad listen to it, I was raised on it.

[@stevenredman1582]

Aren't we all....

[@4catsnow]

Front man for one of the greatest southern rock/roll bands that ever took the stage. Still have the double black Fillmore album...We played the righteous crap out of that in our stereo component room at work way back in the day...Just an amazing group of musicians.

[@stephenlennartz3466]

The Fillmore East album was a lifechanger for me. What a vibe. That voice and Hammond B3 touched my soul as a kid. Today I'm a multi-instrumentalist-- keys & guitar-- vocals, too. No matter what song we're performing I'll often sneak in a Gregg or Duane lick here & there-- drawing from my childhood inspiration and education. RIP.

[@lloydclaussen3925]

One of the greatest records ever

[@suzvalentino1901]

For me too, I have the album downloaded in my SUV with all the other ABB tunes. My daughter asked me ''don't you listen to other music'', I told her there is no other music.

[@sunnyd6019]

Man this was and still is a hard one. Gregg was so good, I am still so sad he passed, the music world is not the same. Cheers to a great man, you are missed a lot. RIP and thank you for the life time of music you gave us all.

[@fusion5866]

Probably the greatest white blues singer who ever lived. Gregg’s passing left a huge, gaping hole in the musical landscape. 😥

[@ishatype2764]

Undoubtedly, he is the best white blues singer ever, and just an incredibly talented musician. He's not known for his guitar playing, but he was very good at that, too.

[@gabrieln3613]

I saw Greg, with Duane in 1971 just a few months before Duane's accident. Have also played harp 46 year and was full-time pro by age 20, have played with players who have played with ABB, pertly by growing up literally on "Highway 41" near where Dickie B lived. For singers, love Duane and would not vote for a "competition" but for white MALE blues singers Tom Jones, Paul Butterfield I also like. There are many females who can hold their own....Bonnie Raitt, etc.

[@kevinmcportland2532]

More than just a blues singer

[@gabrieln3613]

@@ishatype2764 on all the early Allman Brothers recordings like live Fillmore East he was playing the Hammond B3 organ, as far as I know that is his best instrument.

[@ishatype2764]

@@gabrieln3613 That's true, he was very good at the B3, but he was equally adept at guitar. The guitar was his first instrument and he gave Duane lessons on guitar early on. It was Duane who told Gregg he had to play the B3 in the ABB.

[@capnrob97]

My wife was one of his nurses when he was in the hospital before he died.

[@namcat53]

She's my hero.

[@alexbowman7582]

Can’t be easy, you have to dissociate yourself to some degree from the person whilst supporting their every need.

[@bigkm1974]

Much respect to her

[@stuartwheeless2403]

Did she mention any of the last words that he spoke to no one in particular?

[@capnrob97]

@@stuartwheeless2403 He didn’t die in the hospital, he died at his home.

[@thomasking6391]

Gregg gave me a pat on the back after his show at the Saeger Theater In Mobile Alabama. I was standing near his bus as he walked by.

[@davidcochran6291]

Like his brother before him, something got ripped out of my soul the day he passed. These two brothers have made the music that fed my soul, still does. The Road goes on forever.........

[@suzvalentino1901]

I miss Gregg, I miss Duane, I miss the Allman Brothers and I miss being young .I have gained some wisdom with old age but it's to high a price to pay.

[@dnews9519]

Well said

[@larrypower8659]

As my friend Jimmy said to me years ago, “Gettin’ old ain’t for the faint of heart.” Music like Gregg Allman gave us makes it a lot easier.

[@russliberti5346]

So true in every way .

[@maxxcherry6955]

Suz , your outlook on life is spot on !

[@catheline51]

I liked that he remained humble after attaining success. He knew his talent. It came from the depth of his soul, like Eric Clapton. Very humble.

[@jeffbranchick1516]

Unmatched soul and power in his singing and writing. Gregg’s ultimate trilogy, imo, Melissa, Midnight Rider, Oncoming Tra God bless the ABB 🍄🍑 🎸🎸🎹🥁🥁🎸 The road goes on forever 🎵🎶 RIP Brother Gregg.

[@thomaslarkin2530]

Thanks for all your blues Gregg!

[@stevelarkin329]

Well said

[@markroffe3967]

I had the pleasure of playing with Gregg in the early 90's in Ormond Beach, Florida. What a thrill!

[@kathif17]

Not gonna catch me mo not going to catch the Midnight Rider. Greg is no longer suffering and surely missed but he left us with a beautiful gift his music will be with us forever.

[@dalebuck8244]

Another great music man gone. Gave us some tunes that will go on forever RIP! BROTHER!!!

[@julenepegher6999]

Allman Bros. Was my go to band saw them every time they came to town. Rest In Peace my beautiful Gregg, 💋

[@bradulberg1982]

🙏 thanks for all the great music Greg….. RIP to a beautiful soul

[@joerockme7485]

I GOT ALL HIS MUSIC !!!!!! BIG FAN......THANK BROTHER GRGG IN THE SKY ..........

[@LAVISHING]

You are jamming with your brother in Heaven now Gregg!

[@Rich-dw9ii]

Can’t believe it’s five years already. Seems like yesterday.

[@ronfriedman8740]

You're post reminded me of Gregg's Queen of Hearts ... Once I was glad Always happy never sad And every day Seemed like Sunday Man, search out the Gregg Allman Tour version of that song if you're not familiar ...it'll put a tear in your eye ...his vocals are amazing and he's backed by an incredible band with horns & strings. Truly, one of the most gifted modern day blues singers.

[@Rich-dw9ii]

@@ronfriedman8740 absolutely love not only the brothers but such a big fan of all his solo projects. At least we have the music to listen to. Classic stuff.

[@karladuncan4026]

Man! I love him! So good! He was an inspiration to us who love that sweet blues Southern sound! Rest in sweet peace brother!

[@slm3153]

Rest In Peace beautiful soul May you be making sweet music with Duane and others we have lost along the way🎶🥰🙏🎶🙏🥰 You gave us all so much joy and beauty as we sang along with you You touched our souls❤️🎶💖🎶❤️🎶You Live on forever Midnight Rambler 💖🌙💖

[@scottcoulter6914]

Going to miss you Gregg Allman you're one of the best white blues singers I've ever heard

[@judybarker739]

RIP, Greg Allman .1❤️

[@stefanreiman3527]

RIP Gregg Allman what a huge loss

[@audieconrad8995]

One of THEE most soulful voices EVER...

[@grahamt33]

Only 69 ? With all that huge, long, legacy he has left us ? RIP...

[@johnland1528]

Gone but never forgotten

[@roxannetoth5026]

I love the interview that Dan Rather did with Gregg; so relaxed and honest. Gregg's soulful sweetness always came thru no matter what or where; saw him 7 times and what a treat. Hope Dan Rather is well...what interview skills he had; I miss those too. At 67 now, what ceazy times are these! Glad I lived thru so much great music history and got the pleasure to see a lot of that live. Nothing like that now; I am so grateful and full of good stories. Too bad young ppl now have nuthin' like that. Anyway, Ty Gregg and your brothers...heaven us holding you now! We miss you. Thx also axs tv! Peace and love

[@sash5589]

Best live band ……..period!

[@joemauntel9381]

Without a doubt, one of the all time GREAT blues singers. The man opened his mouth....and heaven came out.

[@cathylarkins9949]

I still can’t believe the Allman brothers are both gone…I have listened to their music for 50 years … I still have my vinyl album Eat A Peach…

[@MDavidG1]

It's totally amazing to realize that Gregg was only 23 years old when the Fillmore East album was released. For me it's not only the finest live album, but the finest album period, ever released. I have listened to Stormy Monday a few times a week continuously for over fifty years. It still blows my mind. Gregg's anguished vocals and jazzy B-3, and Duane's totally amazing guitar work. At the end of the song, Berry Oakley says "That was brother Gregg Allman singing the blues, and Duane and Dickey and Ace." (Ace being harmonica player Thom Doucette.) It took me about forty years to figure out what was being said, and I'm positive about it.

[@TribeWilloughby]

May the circle be Unbroken

[@paulnoble3475]

Tha Allman Bros are all of us. Those who lived it and continue to live it. The road lives in us. Thank you Allman Bros.

[@apokryphos117g]

I met Greg Allman at a bar I was working at in the 90s. I worked nights, but I had to come in during the day once a week to pick up my paycheque. I come in one day, and there's Greg Allman at the bar drinking. There was a girl who worked during the day he liked. He was a mess but friendly. I love music, and I spoke to him about music every week when I would come in. I love the Blues and even lent him a Robert Johnson album. He might have been a mess but he loved talking about music. I love his house. The hardwood floors are lovely, as are the doors with glass. I live in New Orleans, and most doors are like that.

[@SquirminHermanthe1eyedGerman]

Proud to say that I live only 15 miles from the Allman Brothers Big House museum in Macon Georgia where southern rock got its start! GO DAWGS & PEACE LOVE n HIPPYNESS ✌❤☮

[@FriendM2010]

I’m 64. Gregg and the ABB are part of the fabric to my soul. “Crossroads seem to come and go” … 🤘.

[@joant1629]

love his music. rest in peace

[@higherlove8886]

I had the honor of meeting Gregg in 1989. Man, I miss those summer ABB shows, dancing barefoot in the grass.

[@patriciaTHX]

Simply the best!!! Miss u Gregg🥺💔

[@seanhammer6296]

Probably my favorite vocalist. Definitely at the top. RIP

[@traceeferrell1734]

I love Gregg. The minute I hear his voice - 💙💙💙

[@kaa6734]

They were so good together I miss them both may they rest in peace

[@joseluisrodriguez2469]

Rip Greg and my condolences to the family

[@LoveThatRod]

Saw Gregg and Allman Brothers Band perform two different times/places in Jacksonville - once in 1984 at a place just off the Arlington Expressway and then again in 1989 at Pappa’s on Blanding Blvd. He arrived late to each and then played incredibly - a true, true talent. The band originated in a house in the Riverside area of Jax.

[@andrewk7731]

R I P Mr allman and condolences to your kin about 8 years ago I watched a DVD of crossroads festival and the allman brothers band played whipping post I was in awe and became an instant bigger fan Twas a spectacular rendition He will b a treasure dearly missed

[@janiceriley7209]

Sorely will be missed huge talent. Heaven has a tremendous band.

[@shelleyharris165]

Amen. I'm at 812. Blessed 😇🙏

[@donnacsrpenter7226]

An accomplished singer,songwriter n blues singer gone too soon! Miss n luv u Gregg n Duane! ABB forever n a day.

[@fredfloyd34]

What a brilliant soul and yes he was no angel...now he is....Gregg shall always have a place in my life and also Duane...Just listen to their music...Amazing hits....

[@audreycaruso8111]

RIP Greg you are so loved and missed...

[@harrygaul4475]

At least I did get to see the Almond Brothers with Greg before he passed away

[@snookiefuentes9304]

The most handsome man and awesome musician! His voice 💕💕

[@DougHinVA]

I saw the band live once while in college and was talked into it. Dickie introduced a new song that he sang and played called "Ramblin' Man " and said to the audience ... " I hope you like it " and they did.

[@catheline51]

Love that song.

[@D-MARIE77]

R.I.P Gregg

[@donnast.joseph5158]

Oh my! Was listening to "Whipping Post# last night. While I am deeply moved by many super songs and different genres of music - there is something about that entire song - all instruments and vocals, melody - that just sends an alert into every cell in me to listen and feel as if 'one' with that masterpiece - transported to a different time and place. Sorry - didn't mean to wax on - it's just that song 💯💖 😎

[@jaypickett3552]

Whipping Post is an astonishingly good musical composition. The emotion in Gregg’s voice on the last “sometimes I feel”….

[@catheline51]

Several of their songs grab me by the throat like that too, haha.

[@Dawnabella]

RIP Gregg.... always so sad when great ones go... :(

[@1willywonker]

Love you Greg🙏 Thankyou for music

[@richardwingate6150]

Yeah true legend in music can't believe it's been 5 years

[@weedme6919]

THE BROTHERS ARE NOW TOGETHER AGAIN RIP ALLMAN BROTHERS Weed Me

[@rockmeamadeus2823]

I just spent last week trying to come up with the Best rendition of "Melissa" memorized chords & lyrics what a beautiful tune REALLY gets me just wonderful!😊🎸🎶 June 18/22

[@ep8865]

RIP BRO!! love listening to your voice. Every chance I get. ❤

[@glenkepic3208]

Fan since '71. He passed the day before my 60th Birthday. I didn't want a special dinner or anything.

[@julenepegher6999]

Me too. A fan since mid 70’s plus I had a thing for him he was my lifelong crush. I was moving into a new house, when he died and I couldn’t properly grieve. Unpacking and everything. It wasn’t til I was settled then it hit me and I cried🥲

[@todmarks175]

Gregg's singing moved me like very few could. Hell, the Allman Brothers could move me like very few bands can. Will there be any musician for generations now or in the future that will be able to have the ability to touch people like them.

[@catheline51]

I see a few, very few. But as they are young its hard to see where their talents will take them. Speaking of Derek Trucks, Justin Timberlake, Bruno Mars. There may be others but not that I know of. All very different, but no denying their talents. I think people often hear music while busy doing other things, but it is something all together different to listen to a piece of music. And I mean really listen to each instrument and how it adds to the whole piece. I am not a musician, but have often been told I have a good ear. I'll accept and "listen to that." (I actually have 2 ears but that is the phrase normally used: a good ear).

[@catheline51]

Same here. To this day when I hear their music I have to stop, tune out everything else, as I become totally immersed.

[@todmarks175]

@@catheline51 Nice points. I don't want to sound like my parents but I don't hear bands that really move me. I hear some great songs and there are some talented bands but none of them have the soulfulness of that Allman Brothers or a Pat Travers or a Tommy Bolin. I just hope the bands people enjoy these days do move them like my favorites.

[@lhea57]

Miss him! RIP Gregg,Duane, and Barry!

[@2112CO]

Saw Allman Brothers like 7 or 8 times 6 at Red Rocks. Killer band they always smoke!

[@tonyt8805]

Still constantly play his music! 🎶 🎤 🎶 Miss you Gregg 💯 😎 💯

[@gergemall]

5he best guy . Excellent musician and soul .rest

[@williammudloff5543]

His Album "Playing Up A Storm", is one of my all time favorites. 👍

[@Concert_Obscura]

One of the greatest losses to American "southern rock" since the crash that took Ronnie Van Zant and Steve and Cassie Gaines

[@bobbylong4443]

Miss u brother

[@sheilabarron1007]

The music lost so much with the passing of Gregg he's with Duane now and their jamming the blues in Heaven ✌❤

[@joevlnaty4284]

Green Grass and High Tides forever rest in peace brother from another mother

[@michaelp.2842]

You do know that song was sung by The Outlaws . ✌

[@joevlnaty4284]

@@michaelp.2842 yes I do

[@joevlnaty4284]

@@michaelp.2842 they played that song for Lynyrd Skynyrd when they were on tour for a year have a nice day and a better tomorrow

[@decencywarrior9598]

RIP Brother G 🖤

[@purelight1513]

Meet him in 67 ...sex was safe, a lid was fifteen dollars,wine was a dollar a bottle, strawberry farm..girls smelt like baby powder..lol..o yea..n my motorcycle was loud n dangerous.. siesta key fla..it was a great time..thank YOU Jesus for the journey.. ALL GLORY TO GOD 👑

[@gabrieln3613]

I grew up Sarasota, huge well-known family there, saw the full ABB with Duane in '71 at Robards's Sports Arena. Also, Tom Doucette (maybe this is you?) I saw when I starting playing harp in 1974 (I moved west 3 years later and became full-time pro) at the Village Piazza in Siesta Key Village, right when it burned down. I also played some gigs (one was live on radio at the Ford dealership where 41 & 301 split) with the "Poindexters" the family band that is on Dickie's (my family is freinds with Dickie) first solo album "Highway Call". And, yes on the $15-20, even a few years later when I was old enough to find out. The ABB's because of Dickie's mom in Bradenton I imagine mostly, where just part of the culture in that area......they could show up at a party and jam, along with so many other cool musician. Oh, I also used to play with David Altice & Chris Anderson when they had the "Southern Express Band", we were high school friends at Riverview.

[@lanacampbell-moore6686]

Rest Peacefully❤️

[@bettyhade1844]

Sorry to hear Gregg has died. The Allman Brothers were truly great musicians.

[@lynbeck2359]

Love Allman brothers Greg will be missed Derek Trucks carries on.

[@davedocherty7189]

Down to earth class act 100 percent

[@greatesttoysevermade3693]

Without a doubt Gregg Allman is the greatest white blues singer ever and second greatest blues singer ever (just under Muddy Waters). Off the charts soul that today’s music just seems to not have.

[@datruth9872]

I saw the Bros. In concert 3 times back in the day (1970s) Never Disappointed ! Still have a coriseden asprin bottle that was tossed off stage, they thought it was cracked, but nope. I play slide with it to this day. 😎

[@DanielRamirez-li6zc]

Genre architects.. The Allman Brothers are, in my irrelevant opinion, up there with British Invasion bands.. Beatles,Stones Dave Clark Five etc.. etc.. They were innovative game changers introducing relevant Southern Rock to the masses.. Miss these gentlemen 😎

[@timbuckxxi9690]

Thanks Greg..Finally seeing Duane again..The Brother's are gone but never forgotten.. RIP...

[@jreeder6168]

Another who went before his time. He will be missed.

[@paulasoutchek3747]

Marshall tucker, new riders of the purple sage, commander cody and the lost planet airman. Allmans. Miss them all.

[@johnrossi7544]

RIP MY BROTHER

[@werm69]

never be another like him.

[@katc2354]

TRUE LEGEND

[@danmooney6015]

Wow! Can’t believe it’s been five years!

[@martinmcgimpsey9750]

R.I.P. Gregg Allman! You will be missed!

[@827dusty]

He's now with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. God Bless

[@jwray6150]

❤❤❤ RIP

[@rictech1325]

Rest In Peace my brother.

[@tracezachdaniels4264]

SO SHWEEEETTT...much love Tee with LIONS NAMED LEO.[the music worldwide} and sooo cool..!!!

[@jennystryker2967]

Gregg was Priceless. There will never be another like him. A King is Gone.

[@katc2354]

BEAUTIFUL long hair

[@pedrotavares8691]

RIP.