Allman Brothers cancel Bonnaroo appearance
As a result of founding member Gregg Allman’s continuing battle with hepatitis C, the Allman Brothers Band have canceled their scheduled appearance at this summer’s Bonnaroo.
The treatments so far have been successful and the virus has been eradicated from his system…
However, the recovery time from the side effects of the treatment are taking longer than originally projected. Since the Allman Brothers Band are known for exhilarating and exhausting concert performances they don’t want to give fans anything less than they have come to expect; so the band members made a group decision to delay the first round of dates. “I’m getting better but I’m still tired,” says Gregg. “I need to be at 110% to do the shows the way we do them. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate the support and understanding my Brothers and our fans have given me.”
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The band also recently postponed a series of shows originally scheduled for May.
Bonnaroo will apparently announce a replacement for the Allman Brothers and perhaps several other additions on Thursday, April 17.
You can of course keep track of the latest confirmations and rumors at our Bonnaroo page. Stay tuned…
Clapton, anyoneeee??
Ya know the replacement will be Gov’t Mule… it almost seems like a given
How sad, feel better Gregg!
I figure Roo will try and find a solid blues fill-in for The ABB.
Apr 17th, 2008 at 8:05 am
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