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<p>SCRANTON &#8212; Legendary rocker Gregg Allman has canceled all of his tour dates through Oct. 16, including The Peach Music Festival in Scranton on Friday and Sunday, because of &#8220;serious health issues,&#8221; according to a post on his official Facebook page.</p><p>As of Friday, Allman was under the care of his doctor at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., according to the Facebook post.</p><p>The founding member of the Allman Brothers Band released a statement saying, &#8220;I want to thank my fans and friends for supporting me while I rest up and focus on getting better and back on the road as soon as I can. I&#8217;ve been working hard with my band, my pride and joy, to play our music for everyone. We&#8217;ll see y&#8217;all in October.&#8221;</p><p>Allman said he plans to return for the Laid Back Festival at the Lakewood Amphitheatre in Atlanta on Oct. 29. Tour dates after that festival are still confirmed.</p><style>
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<div class="neCaption">Gregg Allman takes the stage at the 2014 Peach Music Festival in Scranton. Allman has cancelled his appearances at this year&#8217;s event due to &#8220;serious health issues.&#8221; </div></div><div class="metaInfo"><photo0>https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/web1_GreggAllman_cropped-2.jpg</photo0><caption0>Gregg Allman takes the stage at the 2014 Peach Music Festival in Scranton. Allman has cancelled his appearances at this year&#8217;s event due to &#8220;serious health issues.&#8221; </caption0><photoCredit0>Ryan O&#8217;Malley | For Times Leader </photoCredit0></div></div>
<div class="metaInfo"><bylineMeta><p>By Matt Mattei</p><p>mmattei@www.timesleader.com</p></bylineMeta></div><div class="metaInfo"><shirttailMeta><p>Reach Matt Mattei at 570-991-6651 or Twitter @TLArts</p></shirttailMeta></div>

Gregg Allman cancels appearances at Peach Music Festival, other tour dates