The Allman Brothers: A Rock Tragedy
Roger St. Pierre, NME, 9 December 1972
WHEN BERRY Oakley died two hours after crashing his motorcycle on November 11, another chapter was added to the succession of tragedy which seems to be stalking the Allman Brothers and their manager Phil Walden.
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