Berry Oakley
Raymond Berry Oakley III (April 4, 1948 – November 11, 1972) was an American bassist and one of the founding members of the Allman Brothers Band. Known for his long, melodic bass runs, he was ranked number 46 on Bass Player magazine's list of "The 100 Greatest Bass Players of All Time". He was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Allman Brothers Band in 1995.
Berry Oakley | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Raymond Berry Oakley III |
| Born | April 4, 1948 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | November 11, 1972 (aged 24) Macon, Georgia, U.S. |
| Genres | Southern rock, blues, jam rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Bass guitar, guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1964–1972 |
| Formerly of | The Allman Brothers Band |
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