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Gregg Allman Receives Liver Transplant

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Gregg Allman
As part of his continued recovery from Hepatitis C, Gregg Allman recently underwent a successful liver transplant operation at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL. Allman had been on a waiting list for the transplant and is looking forward to a speedy recovery.

I feel pretty good, considering everything that's happened, says Allman, who co-founded The Allman Brothers Band in 1969. Everybody involved here, my doctors and nurses in the hospital and all the Allman Brothers fans, they've just all been great.

The surgery took place this morning (June 23) after Allman was notified that an appropriate liver had been donated. All I can really say is thanks,' the singer says with gratitude.

The transplant comes as a result of the artist's previous battle with Hepatitis C, a liver disease. In late 2007, Allman began a series of treatments for his Hepatitis C, but chronic damage of his liver led to doctors recommending a transplant. I changed my ways years ago, Allman says, but we can't turn back time. Every day is a gift, and I can't wait to get back on the road making music with my friends.

Updates on Gregg's recovery will be posted regularly on www.greggallman.com and www.allmanbrothersband.com.

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