- His role in Rush (1991) is almost entirely silent.
- Was treated for Hepatitic C in March 2008.
- His first band, with his brother, was named the Allman Joys.
- Is featured in the film Rush (1991). That film's score was written by Eric Clapton, who recorded the album "Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs" with help from Gregg's brother, Duane Allman.
- Enjoyed riding his Harley-Davidson, and supposedly did so to "cure the blues.".
- Had 5 children: sons, Michael Sean Allman (b. July 3, 1966) with 1st ex-girlfriend, Mary Sutto, Devon Allman (b. August 10, 1972) with 1st ex-wife, Shelley Winters & Elijah Allman (b. July 10, 1976) with 3rd ex-wife, Cher and daughters, Delilah Island Allman (b. November 5, 1980) with 4th ex-wife, Julie Bindas & Layla Brooklyn Allman (b. March 31, 1993) with 2nd ex-girlfriend, Shelby Blackburn.
- The Allman Brothers Band were voted the 52nd Greatest Rock 'n' Roll Artists of all time by Rolling Stone.
- In 1973, the Allman Brothers Band hit #2 in the US with "Ramblin' Man." It was kept out of #1 by Cher's "Halfbreed." Gregg and Cher would marry in 1975.
- His band was inducted into the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame in 1995.
- Brother of the late Duane Allman
- 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.
- His son, Elijah Allman, fronts a band called "Deadsy".
- Also played the acoustic guitar and electric piano.
- The magazine cover with him and Cher is one of the most-popular selling ever.
- Played a Hammond B-3 Organ.
- His birthday (December 8) is the anniversary of the death of John Lennon.
- Ex-half-brother-in-law of Georganne LaPiere.
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