Cher, John Mayer and dozens of fans react to the death of ‘soulful trailblazer’ Gregg Allman
Fans and fellow musicians shared their sorrow and sentiments on social media following the news that Gregg Allman, a trailblazer of Southern rock, died at his Savannah home Saturday.
Loved ones shared the news on his Facebook page earlier today.
The 69-year-old founding member of legendary band The Allman Brothers had been ill the last several years, and earlier this year canceled several concerts in Atlanta and abroad.
On Saturday afternoon, celebrities like Allman’s former wife Cher and numerous devoted fans paid tribute to Allman on social media.
R.I.P. GREGG ALLMAN: Legendary musician and kind Southern gentleman. I spent a day w him once at his home in GA. Terrible loss. #GreggAllman pic.twitter.com/4ooPDJhiCi
— Lou Brutus (@LouBrutus) May 27, 2017
Pop icon Cher, who was once married to Allman, said “words are impossible” after hearing of his death.
🌹 RIP 🌹— John Mayer (@JohnMayer) May 27, 2017Eternal love and life to Gregg Allman.
Rest In Peace
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Gregg Allman- I'm No Angel
— CUPCAKESUGARPIE (@CUPCAKESUGARPIE)
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"And if you ever need me, you know just where I'll be
So please call home, if you change your mind
Oh, I don't mind"
~Gregg Allman— Jennifer Marriott (@jennifermarriot) May 27, 2017
Fans that have followed the legendary Southern rocker since he broke into the mainstream in the 1970s praised Allman and his brother’s classic performance of the live album “At the Fillmore East”
Live At The Fillmore East is the proof that when the Allmans really got going, they were on another level altogether. RIP Gregg Allman
— Ira Friedman (@NoName137) May 27, 2017
So sad... Gregg Allman. RIP... I'm eating a peach in your honor. pic.twitter.com/qj7Q7oOSJW
— Jeanine Pirro (@JudgeJeanine) May 27, 2017
Found this in a drawer 2 days ago. Saw the ABB in Raleigh every year for 23 years. Miss them. RIP Gregg Allman. Thank you. pic.twitter.com/48zLzuSzW5
— CarolinaKathryn (@KathrynMRhodes1) May 27, 2017
Gregg Allman went from playing dusty bars in Gainesville, FL & the South to playing the world. He left his mark on #music. #allmanbrothers
— Chris Teevan (@TeevanNJRealtor) May 27, 2017
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