Berry Oakley

January 8, 2024
Bassist

Quick Facts

Berry Oakley
Full Name Berry Oakley
Occupation Bassist
Date Of Birth Apr 4, 1948(1948-04-04)
Age 76
Date Of Death November 11, 1972, Macon, GA
Birthplace Illinois
Country United States
Birth City Illinois
Horoscope Aries

Berry Oakley Biography

Name Berry Oakley
Birthday Apr 4
Birth Year 1948
Place Of Birth Illinois
Home Town Illinois
Birth Country United States
Birth Sign Aries
Spouse Linda Diane Oakley Miller
Children(s) Berry Duane Oakley, Brittany Ann Oakley

Berry Oakley is one of the most popular and richest Bassist who was born on April 4, 1948 in Illinois, Illinois, United States. Bassist known for being a founding member of the popular southern rock group The Allman Brothers Band. He passed away after being involved in a motorcycle accident in Macon, Georgia and is remembered by fans for his melodic playing style.

He played alongside singer and keyboardist Gregg Allman in The Allman Brothers Band.

His son Berry has played bass with artists like Bloodline and Edgar Winter.

Berry Oakley Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Bassist
House Living in own house.

Berry Oakley is one of the richest Bassist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Berry Oakley 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He grew up in Park Forest, Illinois and later moved to Florida, where he joined The Second Coming, the band of Dickey Betts.

His fatal accident occurred a mere three blocks away from where bandmate Duane Allman had previously died in a motorcycle accident.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Berry Oakley Dating?

According to our records, Berry Oakley married to Linda Diane Oakley Miller. As of December 1, 2023, Berry Oakley’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Berry Ranked on the list of most popular Bassist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Berry Oakley celebrates birthday on April 4 of every year.

What happened to Berry Oakley Jr?

Oakley declined medical treatment after the accident and caught a ride home. Three hours later he was rushed back to the hospital, delirious and in pain, and died of cerebral swelling caused by a fractured skull.

Is Berry Oakley alive?

November 11, 1972

Did Berry Oakley use a pick?

His unique tone helped the bass lines cut through the mix and hold up to the double drummers of the rhythm section; he frequently played with a pick and used a Fender Jazz with a Guild pickup (affectionately known as the “Tractor” bass).

What kind of motorcycle did Berry Oakley have?

Oakley rode his ’67 Triumph motorcycle into a bus; Allman crashed into a truck. Oakley initially declined medical treatment, but was later taken to the hospital were he died of cerebral swelling caused by a skull fracture.

Was Berry Oakley married?

Linda Diane Oakley Miller

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