![The original Allman Brothers: (from left) Duane Allman, Dickey Betts, Gregg Allman, Jaimoe Johanson, Berry Oakley and Butch Trucks.](assets/images/pages/2013/rockstardeaths/AllmanBrothers.jpg)
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.