Berry Oakley
Raymond Berry Oakley (born April 4, 1948 in Chicago , Illinois , † November 11, 1972 in Macon , Georgia ) was an American bassist and one of the founding members of the Allman Brothers Band .
biography
In the 60s he drew attention to himself with his work in smaller bands, so that he was given the opportunity to join Tommy Roe's backing band . This activity brought him to Florida, where he met Dickey Betts and played in his band The Second Coming . Together with him, Gregg Allman , Duane Allman , Butch Trucks and Jai Johanny Johanson , the Allman Brothers Band was founded in 1969. With the live album At Fillmore EastThe band became commercially successful, but was overshadowed by Duane Allman's fatal motorcycle accident in October 1971. Just over a year later, another collision occurred not far from the scene of the accident, in which Oakley and his motorcycle collided with a bus. He died of the consequences of the accident on November 11, 1972.
Discography
with The Allman Brothers Band:
- The Allman Brothers Band (1969)
- Idlewild South (1970)
- At Fillmore East (1971)
- Eat a Peach (1972)
with Johnny Jenkins :
- Ton-Ton Macoute (1970)
Individual evidence
- ↑ Biography at allmanbrothersband.com
- ↑ Biography at thebighouse.com
- ↑ Chronology at allmanbrothersband.com
- ^ Bibliography at allmusic.com
- ↑ Ton-Ton Macoute at allmusic.com
- ↑ Ton-Ton macoute at discogs.com
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Oakley, Berry |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Oakley, Raymond Berry (full name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American bass player, founding member of the Allman Brothers Band |
| DATE OF BIRTH | April 4, 1948 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Chicago , Illinois |
| DATE OF DEATH | November 11, 1972 |
| Place of death | Macon , Georgia |