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The Allman Brothers Band was an American rock band formed in Jacksonville, Florida in 1969. The group was known for their unique blend of Southern rock, blues, and jazz, which helped them achieve critical acclaim and commercial success. The band's lineup went through several changes over the years, but the core members included brothers Duane Allman and Gregg Allman, as well as Dickey Betts, Berry Oakley, Butch Trucks, and Jai Johanny "Jaimoe" Johanson.
The Allman Brothers Band is best known for their hit songs such as "Ramblin' Man," "Whipping Post," and "Midnight Rider." Their live performances were particularly acclaimed for their improvisational jam sessions and virtuosic musicianship. The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995 and received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012. Tragically, Duane Allman died in a motorcycle accident in 1971, and Berry Oakley died in a similar accident a year later. Despite these losses, the band continued to perform and record music until they officially disbanded in 2014.
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