It’s only been a few days since the passing of Gregg Allman, but the outpouring of love from his family, friends, and fans will never end. Regarded as one of the most prolific songwriters, exceptional vocalists, and esteemed organists in Rock & Roll, Blues, and beyond, Allman’s death marks the end of the Allman Brothers Band era — as he joins original brothers Butch Trucks, Duane Allman, and Berry Oakley for the great gig in the sky. The band’s history has been tragic since the very beginning, as Duane and Berry left this earth far too soon in 1971 and 1972. The surviving members have kept the flame hot in their honor ever since, though now, only Jaimoe is left.

Funeral arrangements have been confirmed for this Saturday in Macon, Georgia at Snow’s Memorial Chap. The service is set to be a small and intimate gathering — limited to 75-100 people and with a strict “no suit” rule, as per Allman’s request. Attendees are also asked to wear jeans, and at the dressiest, sports coats, Allman’s manager Michael Lehman told the Macon Telegraph. Fans who would like to pay their respects to the legendary musicians are asked to create a mile-long motorcade route between the funeral home and Rose Hill Cemetery, where he will be buried alongside his brothers Duane Allman and Berry Oakley. It is in this cemetery where songs like “In Memory of Elizabeth Reed” and “Little Martha” were written, and where much of the band’s early years were spent.

The official statement from Gregg Allman’s website reads:

Arrangements have been made for Gregg’s funeral in Macon, GA this Saturday, June 3rd at 1 pm. His family has invited fans to line the route of the funeral procession to Rose Hill Cemetery in honor of Gregg. The procession will begin after the memorial service at the intersection of Cherry Street and 1st Street. The route will run north on 1st Street and then turn west onto Riverside Drive to the entrance of Rose Hill Cemetery. The family respectfully asks for privacy during the memorial service and burial.

At the very least, it brings comfort to know that members of the Allman Brothers Band are together again, somewhere.

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