The Allman Brothers Band guitarist and founding member Dickey Betts has died, Fox News Digital can confirm. The musician was 80 years old when he passed away on Thursday, April 18.
He was one of the founding members, pretty sure Duane wasnt walking around all by himself saying he was the Allman brothers band.
They were huge in our house, being from middle ga the ABB can be shoved down your throat at times, I definitely took a break from them when needed.
I've seen him twice.
Curious if they'll do his service in Macon, I made sure I was able to sign the guest book at Gregs. I swear Macon about stopped for a week, expect the same this time if they do.
“In Memory of Elizabeth Reed” and “Les Brers in A Minor”, both deserve a listen. His contributions to that group, in MANY ways, are more than he gets credit for… The jazz and country influences, getting back together in the late 80’s (He brought in Haynes and Woody), keeping things together while Gregg was a drunken coked-out mess (1971-late 90’s).
“……people down in Georgia come from near and far, to hear Richard Betts pickin’ on that red guitar….”
He was one of the founding members, pretty sure Duane wasnt walking around all by himself saying he was the Allman brothers band.
They were huge in our house, being from middle ga the ABB can be shoved down your throat at times, I definitely took a break from them when needed.
I've seen him twice.
Curious if they'll do his service in Macon, I made sure I was able to sign the guest book at Gregs. I swear Macon about stopped for a week, expect the same this time if they do.
I guess I forgot Gregg died. He attended high school at Castle Heights in Lebanon, TN. It's now a city building, but they still have the old class photos hanging in the hallway. I was looking for a guy I worked with in the pics one day, and was surprised to see Gregg Allman in the same pic!
Sad to see him go. original Allman Brothers are one of my favorites.
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One of the best,,, maybe over shadowed by Dwayne. Wondered sometimes if he was as good or better. Seemed he never backed down in a duel.
Hard to tell since Duane never lived much beyond puberty. I am amazed one band could have had two guitarists of such caliber. I hate Duane didn’t live to a ripe old age, but am thankful for what they recorded while he was here. All man Brothers was likely the best southern rock bands of all time. I doubt that caliber of music will ever be recorded again.
One of the best,,, maybe over shadowed by Dwayne. Wondered sometimes if he was as good or better. Seemed he never backed down in a duel.
Hard to tell since Duane never lived much beyond puberty. I am amazed one band could have had two guitarists of such caliber. I hate Duane didn’t live to a ripe old age, but am thankful for what they recorded while he was here. All man Brothers was likely the best southern rock bands of all time. I doubt that caliber of music will ever be recorded again.
Southern rock is the best!!!
You need to check what prince after you talking into the phone.
Lol.
Slaves get what they need. Free men get what they want.
Saw them and Dickey Betts Band a few times. I the sons tour as the Allman Betts Band. Some good videos on YouTube. Dickey’s son looks like him, lanky with a hat and mustache.
Here they are with Billy Strings sitting in with the band.
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Only time I saw him he was so F’d up he couldn’t finish the second set. Ended up being a Warren Hayes show which kinda redeemed it.
Eat A Peach Mr. Betts.
Back in the 90s when Betts was off his rocker and got arrested, they recruited Zakk Wylde of all people to sit in for a show. I have a bootleg of it. As much as I love Wylde, the show was absolutely horid. Not even remotely a good fit. Les Paul stacked with EMGs with a SD1 and chorus, ruined about every song. I will say, Wyldes Pride and Glory work was stellar at the time. Wonderful album.
Dickey picked up where Duane left off - RIP brotha
ABB and the Dead toured together at one time. Here's DIckey and Jerry jamming' (in heaven now)
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Dickey picked up where Duane left off - RIP brotha
ABB and the Dead toured together at one time. Here's DIckey and Jerry jamming' (in heaven now)
I listen to a lot of Dead. 6/10/73 is a grand show. Third set, Dickey and Butch sat in and it’s like a mini Allman Brothers show. Just his guitar sound and soloing you can tell it’s him.
Rick Grimes for Governor "This isn't a democracy anymore"
One of the best,,, maybe over shadowed by Dwayne. Wondered sometimes if he was as good or better. Seemed he never backed down in a duel.
Hard to tell since Duane never lived much beyond puberty. I am amazed one band could have had two guitarists of such caliber. I hate Duane didn’t live to a ripe old age, but am thankful for what they recorded while he was here. All man Brothers was likely the best southern rock bands of all time. I doubt that caliber of music will ever be recorded again.
Southern rock is the best!!!
You need to check what prince after you talking into the phone.
One of the best,,, maybe over shadowed by Dwayne. Wondered sometimes if he was as good or better. Seemed he never backed down in a duel.
Hard to tell since Duane never lived much beyond puberty. I am amazed one band could have had two guitarists of such caliber. I hate Duane didn’t live to a ripe old age, but am thankful for what they recorded while he was here. All man Brothers was likely the best southern rock bands of all time. I doubt that caliber of music will ever be recorded again.
Southern rock is the best!!!
You need to check what prince after you talking into the phone.
Lol.
LOL !
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Slaves get what they need. Free men get what they want.
Good show as I remember. I may have been somewhat "compromised".
Saw him a couple of times late 70's, early 80's[I think? as I was more than 'somewhat' compromised] Both with and without ABB
We see Warren Hayes a couple of times each summer at a local festival. he always does something like starting a song off like it's going to be Sweet Melissa then it kicks into something different. I guess as a tribute to those guys.
Gregg was to perform at the same festival several years back, it wound up being the first event he cancelled before he died. They put a group together last minute to fill in the Headliner slot, Warren lead the way with others that were still there[it's a 5 day festival]. It was a hit. They've done it every year since, with Warren leading the 'band'.
Good show as I remember. I may have been somewhat "compromised".
Saw him a couple of times late 70's, early 80's[I think? as I was more than 'somewhat' compromised] Both with and without ABB
We see Warren Hayes a couple of times each summer at a local festival. he always does something like starting a song off like it's going to be Sweet Melissa then it kicks into something different. I guess as a tribute to those guys.
Gregg was to perform at the same festival several years back, it wound up being the first event he cancelled before he died. They put a group together last minute to fill in the Headliner slot, Warren lead the way with others that were still there[it's a 5 day festival]. It was a hit. They've done it every year since, with Warren leading the 'band'.
JFC, it's Warren Haynes.
Slaves get what they need. Free men get what they want.
RIP Mr Betts. Rambling Man has always been my favorite ABB tune.
Saw him perform once with Hank jr. He flat tore up that old red Gibson Les Paul !
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I can't recall the exact words but I remember reading a while back someone asked Duane after he had done some music with Eric Clapton, what's it like to play with another great guitarist. Duane said something to the effect of he enjoyed it and Dickie Betts can play some too.
One of the best,,, maybe over shadowed by Dwayne. Wondered sometimes if he was as good or better. Seemed he never backed down in a duel.
Hard to tell since Duane never lived much beyond puberty. I am amazed one band could have had two guitarists of such caliber. I hate Duane didn’t live to a ripe old age, but am thankful for what they recorded while he was here. All man Brothers was likely the best southern rock bands of all time. I doubt that caliber of music will ever be recorded again.
Southern rock is the best!!!
You need to check what prince after you talking into the phone.
Been an ABB fan for many years,have seen them many times,Dickey solo as well. Met him once at his tour bus after the show and grabbed an autograph. Last time I seen him in public he looked really bad. Dude could play
I can't recall the exact words but I remember reading a while back someone asked Duane after he had done some music with Eric Clapton, what's it like to play with another great guitarist. Duane said something to the effect of he enjoyed it and Dickie Betts can play some too.
I think Duane played the slide part in the coda on the original track of “Layla”. At least it sure sounded like him.
