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Reaction to the death of music legend Gregg Allman

In this May 6, 2016 photo, Greg Allman performs at the Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Catoosa, Oka. On Saturday, May 27, 2017, a publicist said the musician, the singer for The Allman Brothers Band, has died. (Tom Gilbert/Tulsa World via AP)
In this May 6, 2016 photo, Greg Allman performs at the Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Catoosa, Oka. On Saturday, May 27, 2017, a publicist said the musician, the singer for The Allman Brothers Band, has died. (Tom Gilbert/Tulsa World via AP) In this May 6, 2016 photo, Greg Allman performs at the Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Catoosa, Oka. On Saturday, May 27, 2017, a publicist said the musician, the singer for The Allman Brothers Band, has died. (Tom Gilbert/Tulsa World via AP)

By Associated Press 3 min read

Reaction to the death of Southern rock music legend Gregg Allman at age 69:

“IVE TRIED.WORDS ARE IMPOSSIBLE GUI GUI FOREVER, CHOOCH” – Allman’s ex-wife Cher, via Twitter.

“My southern-rock heart is breaking. He showed me his tattoos… his voice… his voice…. his soul.” – musician Melissa Etheridge, via Twitter.

“Gregg Allman had a feeling for the blues very few ever have hard to believe that magnificent voice is stilled forever” – country legend Charlie Daniels.

“My first concert in 1983 was Gregg Allman. I am so very saddened to hear of Gregg’s passing today. One of a kind voice and musician.” – blues-rock guitarist Joe Bonamassa, via Twitter.