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Gregg Allman Comments on "Dangerous" Dan Toler’s Passing

Gregg Allman has officially commented on the passing of “Dangerous” Dan Toler. As previously reported, the former Allman Brothers Band guitarist passed away yesterday after struggling with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

“Dan spent some great years with me and the Brothers,” Allman told Relix. “Those records wouldn’t be the same without him. My deepest sympathies go out to his family. He will be missed.”

Toler first entered the extended Allman Brothers Band family as a member of Dickey Betts’ Great Southern. Toler played guitar in the group during one of The Allman Brothers band’s hiatuses in the late ’70s and appears on the classic Betts albums Dickey Betts & Great Southern and Atlanta’s Burning Down. When The Allman Brothers Band reformed in 1979, Betts brought Toler into the fold, reinstating the band’s trademark twin guitar approach for the first time since Duane Allman’s death in 1971. Toler appeared on The Allman Brothers Band’s Enlightened Rogues (1979), Reach for the Sky (1980) and Brothers of the Road (1981) before the group split for a second time in 1982. His brother Frankie Toler also joined the band in the ‘80s after founding drummer Jaimoe was dismissed from the group.

After The Allman Brothers Band split, the Toler brothers joined Gregg Allman’s solo band. They performed with Allman from 1982-1989, including on his hit 1986 record I’m No Angel. Toler also participated in The Allman Brothers Band’s select mid-80s reunion shows.

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Dianne Graham February 26, 2013, 17:08:09

May you Rest In Peace DAN TOLER. Your now in rock-n-roll heaven. You’ve now been reunited with your brother, Duane, Red Dog and the other GREATS that have gone on before you. Until we meet again.
Sincerely….

BrettBob February 26, 2013, 18:22:22

ah, yep, that’s definitely Gregg

Mary McKenna February 26, 2013, 19:50:05

So sorry to hear of Dan’s passing – my sincerest sympathies to his family & friends! The sky will be shining much brighter tonight!

Roseanne Salyer February 26, 2013, 23:03:53

We will miss you, Dan. Love you.

Sky February 27, 2013, 16:47:38

RIP Dan. The weight is over. We all love and miss you.

Mike2955 March 1, 2013, 07:59:13

May you rest in Peace Dan. There is one great thing about music. Your licks will be with us forever. I’ll never forget that big grin on your face after you just knocked the crowed down with your solo and you knew you hit it.

Tom March 6, 2013, 11:53:07

My very first live concert was just after Dickey Betts and Great Southern released the first Great Southern album. When I heard that they were releasing the album, I called my local record store three times a week to check on it if was available. Anyway, I saw Great Southern at the Morris Stage in Morristown, NJ, which I believe is now a shopping mall. Watching Betts and Toler play joint guitar solos and extended dual riffs was spectacular. Toler had a distinct sound to his playing that set him aside from many great guitarists. To this day, the first Great Southern album is one of my favorite rock albums.I have also heard many accounts that Toler was a really decent guy.

Rob Bayait NJ April 13, 2013, 11:10:30

Just talked to a old buddy of mine who told me of Dan’s passing. We were talking about all the good times seeing ABB&GAB in the 80’s great times and great music ! “If we could only go back to yesterday” RIP Dan & David LOL

susan j torbush May 4, 2013, 01:27:39

Sadness remains although his love for life in the moment and supernatural guitar brilliance live, matter of fact, I’m grooving with “l’m no angel” DVD
BTW In Sarasota last week may 25th maybe benenfit for Danger Dan. Peace

BrettBob February 26, 2013, 13:12:52

Nice to hear Gregg’s kind words for Danny, but somewhat funny that the photo is of Bonnie Bramlett (http://www.bonniebramlett.co.uk/assets/sessions/bb_and_dickey.JPG)

kim February 26, 2013, 13:33:52

rest in peace, Danny, may the slide and bend of the river harmonize with your sweet LP.