Berry Oakley

Berry Oakley
Background information
Birth nameRaymond Berry Oakley III
Born(1948-04-04)April 4, 1948
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedNovember 11, 1972(1972-11-11) (aged 24)
Macon, Georgia, U.S.
GenresSouthern rock, blues, jam rock
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)Bass guitar, guitar, vocals
Years active1964–1972
Formerly ofThe Allman Brothers Band

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 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Allman Brothers Band in 1995.

  1. ^ "The 100 Greatest Bass Players of All Time". bassplayer.com. NewBay Media. June 12, 2023.