Raymond Berry Oakley III (born April 4, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois, died November 11, 1972 in Macon, Georgia), was an American bassist who was one of the founding members of The Allman Brothers Band. April 4 is the 94th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (95th in leap years). ... 1948 is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... Chicago, Illinois — officially the City of Chicago and colloquially known as Chicago, the Second City and the Windy City — is the third largest city of the United States after New York City and Los Angeles and is the largest inland city of the nation. ... November 11 is the 315th day of the year (316th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 50 days remaining. ... 1972 was a leap year that started on a Saturday. ... For other places called Macon, see Macon Macon is a city located in Bibb County, Georgia. ... A bassist is a musician who plays a double bass or electric bass (also referred to as bass guitar). ... The original Allman Brothers Band The Allman Brothers Band is a pioneering and innovative Southern rock and Blues group from Macon, Georgia originally popular in the 1970s, described by Rolling Stones George Kimball in 1971 as the best . ...

Oakley moved from Chicago to Florida where he met and joined Dickey Betts' band Second Coming. He then helped form The Allman Brothers Band in 1969, along with Duane Allman (guitar), Gregg Allman (vocals and organ), Betts (guitar), and drummers Butch Trucks and Jai Johanny Johanson. State nickname: Sunshine State Other U.S. States Capital Tallahassee Largest city Jacksonville Governor Jeb Bush (R) Official languages English Area 170,451 km² (22nd)  - Land 137,374 km²  - Water 30,486 km² (17. ... Dickey Betts was originally the second lead guitarist for The Allman Brothers. ... The original Allman Brothers Band The Allman Brothers Band is a pioneering and innovative Southern rock and Blues group from Macon, Georgia originally popular in the 1970s, described by Rolling Stones George Kimball in 1971 as the best . ... Duane Allman (Howard) Duane Allman (November 20, 1946 - October 29, 1971) is generally regarded as one of the greatest rock and roll guitarists, noted for his mastery of the slide guitar as well as intensity and soulfulness on regular lead and rhythm guitar in a variety of styles. ... Gregg Allman (born December 8, 1947) (sometimes spelled Greg Allman) is a rock and roll singer and lyricist. ... Butch Trucks, promo photograph Butch Trucks (born Claude Hudson Trucks on May 11, 1947 in Jacksonville, Florida) is one of the founding members and one half of the drumming duo of The Allman Brothers Band, along with drummer Jai Johnny Johanson. ... Jai Johanny Johanson (born John Lee Johnson on July 8, 1944, in Ocean Springs, Mississippi), frequently known by the stage names Jaimoe or Jaimo, is an American drummer who is one of the founding members of The Allman Brothers Band. ...

With the Allman Brothers, Oakley was known for his long, melodic bass runs underneath Allman and Betts' furious guitar soloing. "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed" from the At Fillmore East live album captures Oakley at his best. Oakley was also the band member most involved in establishing domestic unity among the band's extended family. At Fillmore East is a Southern rock album by Allman Brothers Band, released in July of 1971 (see 1971 in music). ...

On November 11, 1972, Oakley was involved in a motorcycle accident in Macon, a few blocks from where Duane Allman had had a fatal accident the year before. Oakley said he was okay after the accident and declined medical treatment. Later than evening, he was taken to the hospital and died of the effects of a skull fracture. November 11 is the 315th day of the year (316th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 50 days remaining. ... 1972 was a leap year that started on a Saturday. ... A motorcycle (or motorbike) is a two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine. ...

In 1998 the Georgia state legislature passed a resolution designating a bridge on State Highway 19 within Macon as "Raymond Berry Oakley III Bridge" in memory of him. 1998 is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ...