Date of Birth: December 8, 1947
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Date of Death: May 27, 2017
Biography
Gregory LeNoir Allman, better known as Gregg Allman, was an American musician, singer, and songwriter. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee, and became a pioneering figure in the Southern rock genre. Gregg co-founded The Allman Brothers Band with his brother Duane Allman and served as the band’s lead vocalist and keyboardist. His soulful voice and blues-infused musical style helped the band achieve massive success in the 1970s with hits like “Ramblin’ Man,” “Midnight Rider,” and “Whipping Post.” Despite personal and professional challenges, including the tragic death of his brother Duane in 1971, Gregg continued to perform and produce music both as a solo artist and with the band. He is remembered for his contributions to rock and blues music and his influence on future generations of musicians.
5 Interesting Facts about Gregg Allman
1. Gregg Allman was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with The Allman Brothers Band in 1995.
2. He struggled with addiction for much of his life but achieved sobriety in the mid-1990s.
3. Gregg Allman wrote his autobiography, “My Cross to Bear,” which was published in 2012.
4. He had a liver transplant in 2010 due to complications from Hepatitis C.
5. Gregg was married seven times and had five children.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Gregg Allman
1. “Music is my life and my life is music.”
2. “I have been a better person in my life than I was a musician.”
3. “There’s only one way to handle pressure: apply it.”
4. “I didn’t think I was going to live this long.”
5. “I believe in good times, in good music, and in good friends.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
The highest net worth achieved by Gregg Allman was estimated to be around $18 million.
Children
Gregg Allman had five children: 1. Michael Sean Allman 2. Devon Allman 3. Elijah Blue Allman 4. Delilah Island Allman 5. Layla Brooklyn Allman
Relevant Links
1. [Gregg Allman Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregg_Allman
2. [The Allman Brothers Band Official Website](https://www.allmanbrothersband.com/
3. [Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Profile](https://www.rockhall.com/inductees/allman-brothers-band
5. [Gregg Allman on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0021649/
