Berry Duane Oakley, known professionally as Berry Oakley Jr., is the son of Allman Brothers Band co-founder Berry Oakley and bassist for the Allman Betts Band with Devon Allman and Duane Betts. Raised predominantly in Los Angeles where his mother married Three Dog Night singer Chuck Negron and his godfather is Doors guitarist Robby Krieger, he now makes his home in Florida. He first gained attention in 1991 in the legacy supergroup Bloodline with Waylon Krieger, Erin Davis and Joe Bonamassa, and is known for rooted, in-the-pocket bass playing on a 1966 Fender Jazz Bass while also singing and songwriting, including 'The Doctor's Daughter' and 'Magnolia Road'.
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