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Music Legend Gregg Allman Dies at 69

Gregg Allman passed away at age 69 on Saturday, Billboard confirms. The legendary Southern Rock pioneer, who founded The Allman Brothers Band, was diagnosed with hepatitis C in 1999 and underwent a liver transplant in 2010. While no other details have been released yet, Gregg composed such classics as "Midnight Rider," "Melissa," and "Whipping Post." Gregg is survived by his five children, daughters Layla and Delilah and sons Elijah, Michael, and Devon.

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20:41 on May 27 2017

Gregg Allman Dies At 69

Stereogum — Gregg Allman, the soulful singer-songwriter and rock n' blues pioneer who founded the Allman Brothers Band with his late brother, Duane, and composed such classics as "Mi... more info
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20:33 on May 27 2017

Music Legend Gregg Allman Dies at 69

PopSugar — Gregg Allman passed away at age 69 on Saturday, Billboard confirms. The legendary Southern Rock pioneer, who founded The Allman Brothers Band, was diagnosed with hepatit... more info
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