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The original Allman Brothers: (from left) Duane Allman, Dickey Betts, Gregg Allman, Jaimoe Johanson, Berry Oakley and Butch Trucks.

Claude "Butch" Trucks

Bands: Allman Brothers Band

Position: drummer

Died: Jan. 24, 2017

Cause of death: suicide

Age: 69

Distinctions: Co-founded the Allman Brothers with Duane and Gregg Allman, Dickey Betts, Berry Oakley and fellow drummer Jaimoe Johanson in 1969. Guitarist Derek Trucks is his nephew.

Steve Bloom

Steve Bloom

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