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Berry Oakley

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American bassist (1948-1972)

United StatesMusiciansLived 1948 to 1972 · aged 24
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Raymond Berry Oakley III 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".

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Oakley with the Allman Brothers in 1972Oakley with the Allman Brothers in 1972

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Raymond Berry Oakley III 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.

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1948 to 1972 · aged 24
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