Dickie Betts, legendary guitarist and founding member of the Allman Brother band dies at 80.

[WinterBorn]

Allman Brothers Band co-founder and legendary guitarist Dickey Betts dies at 80

The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer died at his home in Osprey, Florida, David Spero, Betts’ manager of 20 years, told The Associated Press by phone.

apnews.com

One of the greats of Rock & Roll.

Duane Allman was one of the best guitarists of his time. Dickie Betts played as well and made it sound even better.



Thanks for the music, Dickey.

 

[rampart]

Allman Brothers Band co-founder and legendary guitarist Dickey Betts dies at 80

The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer died at his home in Osprey, Florida, David Spero, Betts’ manager of 20 years, told The Associated Press by phone.

apnews.com

One of the greats of Rock & Roll.

Duane Allman was one of the best guitarists of his time. Dickie Betts played as well and made it sound even better.



Thanks for the music, Dickey.

 

[White 6]

Allman Brothers Band co-founder and legendary guitarist Dickey Betts dies at 80

The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer died at his home in Osprey, Florida, David Spero, Betts’ manager of 20 years, told The Associated Press by phone.

apnews.com

One of the greats of Rock & Roll.

Duane Allman was one of the best guitarists of his time. Dickie Betts played as well and made it sound even better.



Thanks for the music, Dickey.

Here's a couple of great songs written by Dickie Betts as one of the founding members of The Allman Brothers Band. Great writer and guitar player!

 

[Lemmi]

He died god dammit!

 

[Lord-Humungus]

I’ve seen him a few times with the brothers and on his own. He had his demons but damn he could play

 

[WinterBorn]

I’ve seen him a few times with the brothers and on his own. He had his demons but damn he could play

So many artists have demons. Perhaps it is part of their process.

 

[Lord-Humungus]

So many artists have demons. Perhaps it is part of their process.

I don’t think it’s part of the process as looking to fill a void. Most artists who find sobriety or some form of it comment on how much more creative they are without the substances.

 

[skye]

Amazing guitarist!

RIP Dickie Betts

 

[TroglocratsRdumb]

he brought the country sound to the Allman Brothers

 

[Lemmi]

So long to you Dickie Betts. The Gypsy flies from coast to coast....