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Gregg Allman: Brother's Death Led to Heroin Overdose
12 Jun
Summary
- Gregg Allman nearly died from a heroin overdose the night his brother died.
- Allman's son Devon revealed the near-fatal overdose in a new documentary.
- Gregg Allman achieved sobriety in 1995 and maintained it until his death.
The documentary "Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul" reveals a harrowing near-fatal incident in Gregg Allman's life. The legendary musician reportedly experienced a heroin overdose on the very night his brother and bandmate, Duane Allman, died in a motorcycle accident in October 1971. Gregg's son, Devon Allman, disclosed in the film that his father and a friend, Chank Middleton, used heroin while awaiting news about Duane.
Middleton recounted that his father, Gregg, overdosed and was revived, leaving his friend fearing both brothers had died. The documentary explores the profound grief Gregg Allman experienced over his brother's death, whom he described as a "born leader." Gregg Allman struggled with substance abuse for many years.
He eventually achieved lasting sobriety in 1995, after an appearance at his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction. The singer detailed his efforts, including multiple rehab stints, before going cold turkey. He maintained his sobriety until his death in 2017, succumbing to complications from liver cancer.
