Gregg Allman

The Profile

Gregg Allman (1947–2017) was an American singer, songwriter, and keyboardist, co-founding The Allman Brothers Band and defining Southern rock with his soulful vocals and organ work. His solo highlights include Laid Back (1973), Low Country Blues (2011), and the posthumous Southern Blood (2017).

Co-founder and primary vocalist/keyboardist of The Allman Brothers Band (formed 1969); wrote signature songs such as Midnight Rider, Melissa, and Whipping Post; born in Nashville, Tennessee; inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995 with The Allman Brothers Band; notable solo albums include Laid Back (1973), Low Country Blues (2011), and Southern Blood (2017, posthumous).

One review focuses on Low Country Blues (2011), calling it a solid, mostly-covers set delivered by top-tier players. The reviewer praises Allman’s unmistakable, weathered voice but feels the album lacks standout gems. It notes his role keeping the Allman Brothers Band alive for decades, his switch from guitar to keyboards under Duane’s guidance, and situates the record as his last released in his lifetime.