Allen Collins Band Singer Jimmy Dougherty Has Died
Posted: Jan 27, 2008
Jimmy Dougherty Sr., 56, passed away on January 20, 2008. He was the singer/song writer of the Allen Collins Band and Alias. He is survived by his wife, Gigi, his son, James Jr., and daughter, Heather, two grandchildren, Caleb and James Dougherty, his father, sister, nieces and nephews. A Memorial Gathering was held on Saturday, January 26, 2008 at the Central Church of the Nazarene in Jacksonville, Florida.
The Allen Collins Band
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Steve Pratt says...
Hey Gigi baby girl -- I just found out about Jimmy and I lost ya'lls telephone number. I've been overseas for a few years now just giggin and I'm so sorry to hear about him so late. I thought Jimmy would outlive us all, but I guess you just never know. If you ever get this message, please know my heart is with you and the kids always, and I've got some pictures and some old recordings from way long ago you and the kids are always welcome to. You can reach me anytime at stevepratt @ panoriental.com Many Blessings darling & God Bless. Steve
I met Jimmy a long time ago around 1978 when I was first starting to play guitar. He actually came to my house to take my big sister out. He sat and talked with me about music for a while. He was very encouraging to me. He talked about Alias and I went and bought the album as soon as it was released. Sorry to hear this.
I've been a longtime fan and player of Lynyrd and southern rock. I just bought ACB "Here There And Back". What a great album and what a gritty singer he was. I thought he sounded a lot like Paul Rodgers. Rest easy Jimmy and know that you are missed.
Trout Voice says...
I never got to see Jimmy, but boy did I get to hear him! I bought Alias the Day it was released and the same can be said for Allen Collins Band. The music that these bands produced was excellent and should've eclipsed Michael Jackson by a mile or seven! The problem is that the public's tastes aren't worth a damn. As a singer and lyricist Jimmy was extraordinary, and I'll bet he was a fine Man as well. God bless Jimmy and I thank him personally for his great contribution to the art of Music!
gigidougherty says...
hey y'all, I just wanted to thank everyone for all they have done for myself and my family. jimmy will always remain in my heart and it will always be so. It has been said that i talk too much about him and that i still need some healing.well guess what guys it was 27 years and he will always be talked about by me and never forgotten.and if guys don't like it they're not man enough to be in my life anyway!!!!! thank you!!!!! live on my true love!!chapter one is done time to move on to chapter two !!! Love, Gigi
outlawcountry says...
i saw the ACB once and they were killer. sorry to hear the sad news . fly on freebird.
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