Gregg struggled with many health issues over the past several years. During that time, Gregg considered being on the road playing music with his brothers and solo band for his beloved fans, essential medicine for his soul. Playing music lifted him up and kept him going during the toughest of times.

Gregg’s long time manager and close friend, Michael Lehman said, “I have lost a dear friend and the world has lost a brilliant pioneer in music. He was a kind and gentle soul with the best laugh I ever heard. His love for his family and bandmates was passionate as was the love he had for his extraordinary fans. Gregg was an incredible partner and an even better friend. We will all miss him.”

Gregg is survived by his wife, Shannon Allman, his children, Devon, Elijah Blue, Delilah Island Kurtom and Layla Brooklyn Allman; 3 grandchildren, his niece, Galadrielle Allman, lifelong friend Chank Middleton, and a large extended family. The family will release a statement soon, but for now ask for privacy during this very difficult time.

The family suggests that tributes to Gregg can be made to the Gregg Allman Scholarship Fund at The University of Georgia or the Allman/Lehman Endowed Scholarship at Syracuse University.

Read more about the remarkable legacy of Gregg Allman.

A long time friend and fellow musical explorer has left our realm.

The Allman Brothers Band family have lost another fellow traveler to the time & space continuum.

Bruce was there at the beginning in Piedmont Park and the Atlanta Pop Festival with us. He will be missed.

Say Hello to Duane, Berry, Butch & Lamar for us, we will all be there with you eventually.

The Allman Brothers Band, Family & Crew

Photo (c) Dino Perrucci

Widespread Panic (2 nights), My Morning Jacket, Gov't Mule & Friends, Joe Bonamassa, Umphrey's McGee (2 sets), Joe Russo's Almost Dead (2 sets), Lettuce featuring Chaka Khan, Mike Gordon, Les Brers, Jaimoe's Jasssz Band, Dark Star Orchestra, The Magpie Salute, God Street Wine, Rusted Root, Papadosio, Dopapod Orchestra, Steve Kimock & Friends, The Record Company, The Marcus King Band, The Soul Rebels, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, The New Mastersounds, Fruition, The Werks featuring the Shady Horns, Eric Krasno Band, Whiskey Myers, Pink Talking Fish, Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, Aqueous (2 sets), The Hip Adbduction, Moonalice, Butcher Brown, Spafford, Tom Hamilton's American Babies, Holly Bowling, Mungion, The Jauntee, Lespecial, Ghost of Paul Revere, Scott Sharrard & The Brickyard Band, Gabriel Kelley, Caverns, The Steppin Stones, Elise Testone, and Bobby Lee Rodgers.

Whew!

The Peach Music Festival is from August 10-13, 2017, and as always, it's happening at Montage Mountain in Scranton, PA.

Public on-sale is March 1, 2017 at noon EST, and tickets and festival info are on the website: www.peachmusicfest.com

Net proceeds go to The Big House Museum in Butch's name. Tickets are going fast: http://bit.ly/ButchTrucksTribute

After joining The Allman Brothers Band in 1969, Butch Trucks remained a constant in their 45-year career. The group became one of the most popular bands of the era on the strength of their live performances and several successful albums, including their seminal 1971 live release, At Fillmore East. Trucks also found success after the Allman Brothers Band through his bands Les Brers and Butch Trucks & The Freight Train Band.

Ardmore Music Hall had the honor of hosting Butch Trucks with his Freight Train Band in the spring of 2016. He was scheduled to return to AMH when we sadly learned of his passing. His innovative drumming techniques will continue to inspire others, and his life deserves to be celebrated.

AMH and Trucks’ friends are dedicating a night to remembering all the contributions Trucks made to rock and jam music, playing the music of The Allman Brothers Band, with Grahame Lesh (son of Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh) and his band Midnight North starting off the night.