Gregg Allman, Soulful Trailblazer of Southern Rock, Dies at 69

[kpete]

Link to tweet

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/gregg-allman-dead-southern-rock-trailblazer-was-69-992288?utm_source=twitter

[milestogo]

1. Bummer.

[Scurrilous]

2. RIP

[Ilsa]

3. RIP. I'll be play Jessica tonight in his honor.

I think Cher had a son by him. I think his name is Elijah Blue

[furtheradu]

4. Yes. 💖

[Duppers]

8. I was friends with his cousin

From Oak Ridge who babysat Elijah when he and Cher were in the area. My friend's step-daughter, Melissa, was born in '67, the same year the song "Melissa" was first written.

Sad. His great talent will be missed.

[kentuck]

5. Bummed...

One of my all-time favorites.

One of the best blues singers ever!

[SHRED]

6. I've seen him live many times

RIP.

[Miles Archer]

7. Saw him just once, with Betts and Haynes...

...he nailed every song. At that point, with most bands, you'd expect "not as good" versions of the classics. Not at this show. And the newer songs like "End of the Line" BURNED.

Can't even estimate the numbers I've logged listening to this man.

R.I.P.

[kentuck]

9. I feel like I lost a brother.

A big loss..

[Duppers]

10. His political activism, from the linked article..

"...Allman also was something of a grassroots political activist, helping put a little-known Jimmy Carter into the White House with an endless run of fundraising concerts. (When Macon's Mercer University bestowed an honorary doctorate upon Allman in May 2016, it was Carter who presented it.)"

[peacebuzzard]

11. passionate ephemeral trip, RIP

This musician spoke to my soul.

[Elwood P Dowd]

12. Remember when he was married to Cher?

1975