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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". [1] He was posthumously inducted into the ...
Nov 11, 2023 · Honoring Raymond Berry Oakley on 50th anniv of his death 11/11/22. A motorcycle accident killed him but Berry really died of a broken heart. Duane’s death was a mortal wound & he died before he ...
Nov 12, 2020 · Allman Brothers Band bassist Berry Oakley (above) undoubtedly helped to define the Georgia-based band as a force to be reckoned with in the early 1970s. From 1969 to his untimely death in 1972, he wielded a Fender Jazz Bass dubbed "The Tractor Bass" that helped the southern rock band score several chart-topping tracks such as "Whipping Post," "Mountain Jam," and "Les Brers," all which have ...
Nov 11, 2015 · Oakley initially declined medical treatment, but was later taken to the hospital were he died of cerebral swelling caused by a skull fracture. Berry Oakley was just 24 years old.
Aug 15, 2024 · For his part, bassist Berry Oakley employed plenty of melodic flair and a heavily modified '62 Fender Jazz Bass to help bind the whole thing together. “Berry Oakley was an amazing bass player and should get more credit than he does,” said Oteil Burbridge, who played with the band from 1997 through to 2014.
Jun 23, 2017 · Born in Chicago, Illinois, on April 4th, 1948, Raymond Berry Oakley began his musical life as a guitar player and switched to the bass due to fortuitous circumstances. Throughout high school, he performed with local bands and opened up for touring acts, including Tommy Roe. Roe’s bass player was drafted, Oakley decided he could learn the ...
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Aug 1, 2020 · His name – Raymond Berry Oakley. But the Allman Brothers were from Georgia, you say. Yes, but like the Paul Butterfield song, Berry Oakley was born in Chicago and raised in Park Forest, Illinois! While attending Rich East High School, Oakley was in a local band called The Shaynes, other members including Tom Morris and Tim Grossi.
