them.” Former Allman Brother and current musi-
cal director for The Rolling Stones, Chuck Leavell spoke to KUDZOO about Dan. “ “I'm so sad to hear of Dan's passing. He was
a master musician and a true gentleman,” Leavell said. “While I never played with Dan in a band as such, we did jam and record some together. He was always a pro, always stepped up to the plate with great fi- nesse and creativity. His legacy is there for all of us to hear on the record- ings he made with many dif- ferent artists and his own solo ef- forts. Dan was The Man.” “I just want to embrace the time I was
Tommy Talton, a founding member of the
Capricorn Recording group Cowboy spent a lot of last year trying to set up a jam with his friend Danny. “Although he is now free of the pain and
Dickey Betts and Great Southern with Dan Toler in Charlotte. (Michael Buffalo Smith Photo)
anguish, it is very sad, for us, that such a fine human being and musician has to be taken away,” Talton told KUDZOO. “Last year Danny and I were texting our little fingers off for a few weeks trying to get to- gether somewhere for some playing. that wasn't to be, but, the humility and love he carried came through loud and clear on those communications. I certainly don't have to remind anyone of the joy he brought to the lover's of music and integrity.” Original Mar-
shall Tucker Band drummer Paul T.Riddle
had this to say.“How sad those two brothers
blessed to know and play music with the Tol- ers,” said Bonnie Bramlett, who toured and recorded with the Toler-era Allman Brothers Band. “Dan, Debbie and Frankie were a joy in my life to say the least. Now my heart is turning toward Debbie as I know how devas- tating and horrible Lou Gerigs disease has been. I'll tell you. they, both Dan and Deb sure stayed strong thru it all. Still smiling and loving and playing his guitar and making music with his friends up until his very end of this experience. Well done, my friend and I hope I see you in the Light dear brother.”
stood second to none.What great people and incredible musicians. May God bless them and their families.” Riddle’s friend and fellow drummer, Butch
Trucks of The Allman Brothers said: “Sad to say but Danny and I lost contact way back when that version of the Brothers split up. I didn't see Dangerous Dan after 1982. I do re- member an outgoing, up, funny, intelligent and very talented man. I always liked him and Frankie. The list grows far too long.” "Rarely do you meet such an amazing talent
wrapped up in one kind person like Danny Toler,” said Justin McCorkle, whose father
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