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Remembering Gregg Allman (1947-2017)

Gregg Allman, the Allman Brothers Band singer and songwriter died at age 69 at his home in Savannah, Ga., on May 27 after suffering multiple health problems in recent years. He sat for a photo shoot with USA TODAY in 2011 when he released his first solo album in 14 years.
Gregg Allman, the Allman Brothers Band singer and songwriter died at age 69 at his home in Savannah, Ga., on May 27 after suffering multiple health problems in recent years. He sat for a photo shoot with USA TODAY in 2011 when he released his first solo album in 14 years.
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Gregg Allman and Allman Brothers Band keyboardist Chuck Leavell attend theg Otis Redding 75th Birthday Celebration at the Macon City Auditorium on September 11, 2016, in Macon, Ga.
Gregg Allman and Allman Brothers Band keyboardist Chuck Leavell attend theg Otis Redding 75th Birthday Celebration at the Macon City Auditorium on September 11, 2016, in Macon, Ga.
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Gregg Allman poses with (Back L-R) Philip Sweet and Jimi Westbrook of Little Big Town, Chris Stapleton, and Taj Mahal, (Front L-R) Karen Fairchild of Little Big Town,and Kimberly Schlapman of Little Big Town during the Skyville Live & USA TODAY Presents A Salute to Gregg Allman event on Dec. 11, 2015 in Nashville, Tenn.
Gregg Allman poses with (Back L-R) Philip Sweet and Jimi Westbrook of Little Big Town, Chris Stapleton, and Taj Mahal, (Front L-R) Karen Fairchild of Little Big Town,and Kimberly Schlapman of Little Big Town during the Skyville Live & USA TODAY Presents A Salute to Gregg Allman event on Dec. 11, 2015 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Gregg Allman speaks to the press before the Skyville Live & USA TODAY Presents A Salute to Gregg Allman on December 11, 2015 in Nashville, Tenn
Gregg Allman speaks to the press before the Skyville Live & USA TODAY Presents A Salute to Gregg Allman on December 11, 2015 in Nashville, Tenn
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Gregg Allman's nice Galadrielle Allman (R) joins her uncle to discuss her new book, "Please Be with Me: A Song for My Father, Duane Allman" at Barnes & Noble Union Square on March 10, 2014, in New York.
Gregg Allman's nice Galadrielle Allman (R) joins her uncle to discuss her new book, "Please Be with Me: A Song for My Father, Duane Allman" at Barnes & Noble Union Square on March 10, 2014, in New York.
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Gregg Allman and Jackson Browne perform during All My Friends: Celebrating the Songs & Voice of Gregg Allman at The Fox Theatre on Jan. 10, 2014, in Atlanta, Ga.
Gregg Allman and Jackson Browne perform during All My Friends: Celebrating the Songs & Voice of Gregg Allman at The Fox Theatre on Jan. 10, 2014, in Atlanta, Ga.
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Gregg Allman and Jason Aldean (R) attend the All For the Hall New York concert benefiting the Country Music Hall of Fame on Feb. 26, 2013 in New York.
Gregg Allman and Jason Aldean (R) attend the All For the Hall New York concert benefiting the Country Music Hall of Fame on Feb. 26, 2013 in New York.
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Robert Plant (L) and Gregg Allman are seen backstage at the 10th Americana Music Association honors and awards at the Ryman Auditorium on October 13, 2011, in Nashville, Tenn.
Robert Plant (L) and Gregg Allman are seen backstage at the 10th Americana Music Association honors and awards at the Ryman Auditorium on October 13, 2011, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Gregg Allman and Tom Petty pose backstage before they perform in concert with the Allman Brothers Band at the Greek Theater on May 19, 2009, in Los Angeles, Calif.
Gregg Allman and Tom Petty pose backstage before they perform in concert with the Allman Brothers Band at the Greek Theater on May 19, 2009, in Los Angeles, Calif.
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Gregg Allman performs at A Celebration of Muscle Shoals during the Sundance London Film And Music Festival 2013 on April 27, 2013, in London, England.
Gregg Allman performs at A Celebration of Muscle Shoals during the Sundance London Film And Music Festival 2013 on April 27, 2013, in London, England.
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Gregg Allman peforms with his band during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 10th annual induction ceremony at the Waldorf-Astoria hotel in New York city June 12, 1995.
Gregg Allman peforms with his band during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 10th annual induction ceremony at the Waldorf-Astoria hotel in New York city June 12, 1995.
Joe Tabacca, AP
Gregg Allman, left, sits with Cher in this undated photo. Allman and singer, actress Cher were married from 1975 to 1979 and they have a son, Elijah Blue Allman.
Gregg Allman, left, sits with Cher in this undated photo. Allman and singer, actress Cher were married from 1975 to 1979 and they have a son, Elijah Blue Allman.
AP
President Jimmy Carter greets singer Cher as Gregg Allman stands second from right during a reception at the White House, Jan. 21, 1977 in Washington held by the Carters for the Georgia Peanut Brigade, a group of campaign workers.
President Jimmy Carter greets singer Cher as Gregg Allman stands second from right during a reception at the White House, Jan. 21, 1977 in Washington held by the Carters for the Georgia Peanut Brigade, a group of campaign workers.
Peter Bregg, AP
Gregg Allman speaks during All My Friends: Celebrating the Songs & Voice of Gregg Allman at The Fox Theatre on January 10, 2014 in Atlanta, Ga.
Gregg Allman speaks during All My Friends: Celebrating the Songs & Voice of Gregg Allman at The Fox Theatre on January 10, 2014 in Atlanta, Ga.
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