Gregg Allman Enters Hospice

[Miles Archer]

Gregg Allman Enters Hospice



http://97x.com/gregg-allman-enters-hospice/

Gregg Allman, the voice of Southern Rock for decades, first with the Allman Brothers and through his solo career, has reportedly entered hospice. The result of a long history of illnesses, including the need for a liver transplant in 2010.

So far, only a few Twitter posts asking for prayers, and an unconfirmed Facebook post reports the hospice placement. But his history of hard-partying and drug abuse clearly has taken it’s toll.

Sending up prayers for my friend @GreggAllman. Praying for healing and a restoration of your health, my friend. God bless you!
— Travis Tritt (@Travistritt) April 24, 2017

According to his website in March, Allman cancelled his entire 2017 tour schedule, after a string of missed concerts dating back to last Summer. The announcement then said he would be seeking treatment for “Serious health Issues,” at the Mayo Clinic.

[Leghorn21]

1. Aw man, I was just thinking of him the other day, wondering what he's been up to lately.

Best wishes to Gregg, a major, pervasive influence in my life for decades. I owe him so much.

[HockeyMom]

2. Liver transplant for Hep. C

Hardly a routine procedure for anyone. I dated their roadie decades ago and met the band once after a concert. If they continued to party like that over the years, is it really surprising his problems today? Such a shame. He/they paved the way for Southern Rock still being copied today. You cannot argue that talent is talent.

But then you have Keith Richards who looks like a walking corpse. So who knows?

[bathroommonkey76]

3. I saw him play in NC a couple of years ago

He was extremely frail and didn't look good at all- Surprised this didn't happen sooner.

Greg talks about his partying days and liver problems in this interview with Dan Rather.

[Mendocino]

4. Wish Gregg the best.

I saw the Allmans multiple times, once with Duane. It seems around age 70, a lot of old rockers hit the wall.

[bathroommonkey76]

6. It's fake news.

https://www.democraticunderground.com/1018945067

[Miles Archer]

7. "...based on an unverified post on Facebook..."

That post was from Relix Magazine, which I thought would have verified the information before posting. They have long covered "jam bands" (primarily the Grateful Dead), but they have covered the Allmans as well.

Thanks for the clarification.

[Miles Archer]

8. And they did provide an update

http://www.jambands.com/news/2017/04/24/gregg-allman-posts-statement-regarding-health-situation/

Gregg Allman Posts Statement Regarding Health Situation

After reports that Gregg Allman had entered hospice care due to ongoing health issues, the founding Allman Brothers Band member took to Facebook to address his current health situation. “Hey everyone. I just wanted y’all to know that I’m currently home in Savannah resting on my doctor’s orders,” the message said. “I want to thank you for all the love that you are sending. Looking forward to seeing everyone again.” Reports surfaced earlier today that Allman had checked into hospice care as the singer continues to battle health issues that forced him to cancel his entire touring schedule this year.

[furtheradu]

5. Thoughts & prayers for Strength & Healing