As the writer behind Southern rock anthems like “Whipping Post,” “Midnight Rider” and “Melissa,” Gregg Allman’s memory will be eternal in the music he made with the Allman Brothers Band and as a solo artist. He died at his home in Savannah, Georgia on Saturday (May 27). He was 69.
Jason Aldean, Randy Houser, Jason Isbell and Little Big Town are just a few of the musicians who have honored his memory online.
Jason Aldean: “This one hurts a lot. This was one of my heroes. RIP Gregg Allman… #allmanbrothersband #greggallman”
This one hurts a lot. This was one of my heroes. RIP Gregg Allman… https://t.co/5GyM3N5pif #allmanbrothersband #greggallman pic.twitter.com/bhM6u76LwD
— Jason Aldean (@Jason_Aldean) May 27, 2017
Sheryl Crow: “Broken heart. Gregg Allman I will miss you. #RipGreggAllman”
Broken heart. Gregg Allman I will miss you. #RipGreggAllman pic.twitter.com/bsdahxIX0i
— Sheryl Crow (@SherylCrow) May 27, 2017
Charlie Daniels: “Gregg Allman had a feeling for the blues very few ever have hard to believe that magnificent voice is stilled forever”
Gregg Allman had a feeling for the blues very few ever have
hard to believe that magnificent voice is stilled forever pic.twitter.com/EPfE56fqCf— Charlie Daniels (@CharlieDaniels) May 27, 2017
Randy Houser: “Sad to hear about @GreggAllman. Grew up on the Bros. One of the most soulful men to ever get close to a microphone. Rest In Peace sir.”
Sad to hear about @GreggAllman. Grew up on the Bros. One of the most soulful men to ever get close to a microphone. Rest In Peace sir.
— Randy Houser (@RandyHouser) May 27, 2017
Jason Isbell: “Goodbye, Brother Gregg. When @amandashires was pregnant, @GreggAllman pointed at her belly and said ‘It’s gonna be a girl. I’m never wrong.'”
Goodbye, Brother Gregg. When @amandashires was pregnant, @GreggAllman pointed at her belly and said "It's gonna be a girl. I'm never wrong."
— Jason Isbell (@JasonIsbell) May 27, 2017
Little Big Town: “What a loss. So heartbroken and yet so grateful for his voice and talent. You will be missed.”
What a loss. So heartbroken and yet so grateful for his voice and talent. You will be missed. pic.twitter.com/0qnM8Lnrxi
— Little Big Town (@littlebigtown) May 28, 2017
John Mayer: “Eternal love and life to Gregg Allman.”
Eternal love and life to Gregg Allman. RIP /p>— John Mayer (@JohnMayer) May 27, 2017
Brad Paisley: “What a legacy @GreggAllman leaves behind. Jam on in the great hereafter.”
What a legacy @GreggAllman leaves behind. Jam on in the great hereafter.
— Brad Paisley (@BradPaisley) May 27, 2017
Margo Price: “Goodbye @GreggAllman”
Goodbye @GreggAllman pic.twitter.com/L30rA8NkER
— Margo Price (@MissMargoPrice) May 27, 2017
Rascal Flatts: “We’ve lost another legend, but his legacy will live forever. Rest In Peace, Gregg Allman.”
We've lost another legend, but his legacy will live forever. Rest In Peace, Gregg Allman.
— Rascal Flatts (@rascalflatts) May 27, 2017
Chris Stapleton: “The first time I ever set foot in an amphitheater, I opened for Lynyrd Skynyrd & the Allman Brothers. I’ll always be grateful for that moment and the wealth of musical influence. RIP Gregg Allman”
I'll always be grateful for that moment and the wealth of musical influence. RIP Gregg Allman https://t.co/DCkCPiqsY3
— Chris Stapleton (@ChrisStapleton) May 27, 2017
Keith Urban: “My heart breaks today at the passing of soul brutha Gregg Allman. Blessings and peace to all the Allman family.”
My heart breaks today at the passing of soul brutha Gregg Allman. Blessings and peace to all the Allman family. – KU
— Keith Urban (@KeithUrban) May 27, 2017
Charlie Worsham: “There won’t be another like him. rest in peace, Gregg Allman”
there won't be another like him. rest in peace, Gregg Allman
— Charlie Worsham (@charlieworsham) May 27, 2017
Lauren Tingle