Friday, April 19, 2024

In Memoriam: Dickey Betts

We fondly remember Forrest Richard "Dickey" Betts, one of the founding members of the Allman Brothers Band and one of the greatest guitarists of all-time.  Betts passed away at age 80 after complications with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and cancer.  He will be greatly missed by music fans and guitar players everywhere.  Here is the Billboard magazine obituary.  

https://www.billboard.com/music/rock/dickey-betts-dead-allman-brothers-guitarist-dies-80-obituary-1235659751/

Here is Dickey's most famous contribution to the Allman Brothers Band's song catalog.  "Ramblin' Man", released on their 1973 #1 record "Brothers & Sisters".  



Rest In Peace, Dickey Betts.  You will be missed.  



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