The Untold Truth Of Cher And Gregg Allman's Marriage

When Gregg Allman and Cher became a bonafide power couple in the '70s, they were two of the most famous musicians in the world — but they had taken very different paths to the top. Gregg Allman reinvented Southern rock with his group the Allman Brothers Band, whose drug-fueled antics inspired the movie "Almost Famous." Influenced by blues and country music, their raw style made the albums "At Fillmore East" and "Brothers and Sisters" best-selling hits. They experienced early tragedy, however, when Gregg's guitar-playing older brother Duane Allman crashed his motorcycle and died in 1971. Just over one year later, the band's bassist Berry Oakley was killed in a strikingly similar accident.

Cher was already famous when Gregg's music career was just taking off. She had stormed the charts as part of a double act with husband Sonny Bono in the mid-'60s, cementing her place as an entertainment icon with their enduring earworm "I Got You Babe." After Fred Silverman, the head of programming at CBS at the time, saw one of their nightclub performances, the network offered them a variety show called "The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour." Cher became a beloved household name for her comedy skits and singing performances, so after her marriage to Bono ended, she embarked on her own solo career — and it wasn't long before the glamorous queen of pop met a certain rough-around-the-edges rocker and fell in love.

Please note: This article contains references to drug use.

• Exploration of Cher and Sonny Bono's Split: Delve into how Cher's tumultuous relationship with her first husband paved the way for her connection with Allman.
• First Meeting with David Geffen: Understand the complexities of Cher's love life before meeting Allman.
• Challenges of Their First Date: Learn about the rocky start of their relationship.
• Impact of Drug Addiction: Discover how Gregg's struggles with addiction affected their relationship.
• Spontaneous Las Vegas Wedding: Explore the whirlwind nature of their marriage.
• Separation After Nine Days: Understand the shocking split and its implications.
• Friendship After Divorce: Learn how they maintained a connection despite their tumultuous relationship.
• Tribute After Allman's Death: Cher's heartfelt reflections on their life together.