Michael Allman

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Michael Allman
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Allman performing in 2012
Background information
Birth nameMichael Hendrick
Born (1966-07-03) July 3, 1966 (age 58)
Daytona Beach, Florida
Genres Southern rock
Instrument Vocals
Member ofMichael Allman Band

Michael Sean Allman (born Michael Hendrick; 3 July 1966) is an American musician and leader of the southern rock Michael Allman Band.

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Early life

Allman was born to Mary Lynn Sutton on 3 July 1966 in Daytona Beach, Florida. [1] [2] He is the son of Gregg Allman. He was given the surname Hendrick after his first stepfather, who his mother divorced when Allman was young. He believed he was the son of his second stepfather, Daniel Green. Green died in an airplane crash when Allman was six, which is when he learned identity of his birth father. [2] Gregg Allman was not aware of his son until Michael turned 12. [1]

Allman attended a military academy at the age of 15, and after his mother was diagnosed with cancer, moved in with his father at the age of 17. He subsequently became involved in the music scene. [2]

Career

In the 1990s, Michael began an early incarnation of the Michael Allman Band. He became frustrated at his lack of success, believing his father's influence would quickly further his career. [3] After dissolving the band, Allman worked as bartender, a sound technician, and a DJ. [4]

In 2002, Allman was diagnosed with testicular cancer. He underwent a successful surgery to remove it. He gained a renewed interest in writing and recording music, and subsequently reformed the Michael Allman Band. [3] He released his first album, Hard Labor Creek, in 2010, and performed a tour with a six-piece band. [5] He released his second album, Blues Travels Fast, in 2020. He planned a tour to support the album, but it was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He then opened a music store in New Port Richey, Florida. He plans to release his third album, Creature of Habit. [6]

While on tour, Allman primarily plays music composed by his father's Allman Brothers Band, while also performing original material. [3]

References

  1. 1 2 de Yampert, Rick. "Michael Allman follows dad's musical footsteps". Daytona Beach News-Journal. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 McLaughlin, Christy (23 February 2013). "Michael Allman finds his voice outside his father's shadow". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
  3. 1 2 3 McEwen, Brad (17 July 2014). "Michael Allman embraces musical heritage, brings southern rock soul to south Georgia". Albany Herald. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
  4. ↑ Dyroff, Denny (16 May 2024). "On Stage: Michael Allman doesn't drift too far from family roots". The Times of Chester County. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
  5. ↑ Carlson, Adam (26 June 2014). "The Michael Allman Band". Ledger-Enquirer. p. 4. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
  6. ↑ Bedard, Diane (19 September 2024). "Visiting Michael Allman's Half Eaten Peach: A Journey in Time and Music". Nature Coaster. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
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