Southern rock pioneer Gregg Allman, the founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, has died at 69.
Allman overcame family tragedy, drug addiction and health problems to become a grizzled elder statesman for the music he loved.
Allman died at his home in Savannah, Georgia, according to a statement posted to his official website. The statement says Allman had struggled with many health issues over the past several years. Allman's longtime manager said, "I have lost a dear friend and the world has lost a brilliant pioneer in music."
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