Gregg Foreman, Former Delta 72 Frontman, Dies at 53 — Artists React

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News (1 / 1) 22.04.2026 17:58 / Frank

Fans and colleagues are reeling after musician Gregg Foreman, known for fronting The Delta 72, was reported dead at 53 on April 21 by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. He’d been active onstage and in the studio, and his passing has prompted many heartfelt messages. Read on to discover the full story!

Career and collaborations

Foreman was a multi-instrumentalist who released three studio albums with The Delta 72 between 1994 and 2001. Over the years he played and recorded with acts such as The Gossip, Beth Ditto, Lucinda Williams, Jesse Malin and Linda Perry. He credited seeing Purple Rain for inspiring him to pick up guitar and said his parents shaped his tastes — his mother with Motown and his father with country rock.