His Ramblin' Days are Done: Dickie Betts, Allman Bros. Guitarist, Dead at 80

[Bill]

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/usshowbi...f1&ai=13324471

BREAKING NEWSAllman Brothers guitarist Dickey Betts dies aged 80: Musician best known for group's hit song Ramblin' Man passed away 'peacefully' at Florida home

Guitarist Dickey Betts died at the age of 80 in his Florida home on Thursday
Betts wrote some of the bands most famous songs including Ramblin' Man

Dickey Betts, the guitarist from The Allman Brothers Band, has died at the age of 80.

His family confirmed on Instagram that the Ramblin' Man performer passed away in his Osprey, Florida home surrounded by loved ones on Thursday.

'The legendary performer, songwriter, bandleader and family patriarch passed away earlier today,' the Betts family said. 'Dickey was larger than life, and his loss will be felt world-wide.'

Betts is known for writing some of The Allman Brothers most famous songs such as 'Revival' and 'In Memory of Elizabeth Reed.'

In 1969, Betts and bassist Berry Oakley formed The Allman Brothers band with Duane and Gregg Allman, according to The Big House Museum.
Dickey Betts, the guitarist from The Allman Brothers Band, has died at the age of 80


Members of the band started solo careers in 1973, and when the group officially split up in 1976.

Betts went on to form Dickey Betts and Great Southern, then The Allman Brothers Band briefly reunited in 1978.

Variety reported that Gregg Allman’s testimony against the Allman Brothers Band’s security man Scooter Herring in a federal drug case led to the falling out.

For their 20th anniversary in 1989, The Allman Brothers Band regrouped and saw continued success throughout the '90s. They were into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and won their first Grammy.

The guitarist was briefly ejection from the band following a 1993 scuffle with police at a tour stop as tension between him and Gregg Allman grew.

Betts left the group in 2000 after Gregg Allman told him via fax that he was being replaced and he released a solo album in July 2001 called 'Let's Get Together.'

Journalist and 'Almost Famous' filmmaker Cameron Crowe told Rolling Stone that Betts inspired Stillwater guitarist character Russell Hammond.

'Crudup's look, and much more, is a tribute to Dickey,' Crowe said. 'Dickey seemed like a quiet guy with a huge amount of soul, possible danger and playful recklessness behind his eyes. He was a huge presence.'

In September 2018, Betts had brain surgery following a fall 'while playing with the family dog,' as he 'slipped and cracked his head, causing bleeding from the brain.'

[vettemed]

RIP.

[Anjdog2003]

Great band. Greg Allman had the best voice in rock. As much drugs and alcohol they did it's surprising he made it to 80.

[LATB]

I saw the band several times. Also saw Dickie perform with his band “Great Southern”.

I worked with a man who is Dickies cousin. And he told me some good stories about Dickie back in the day living in the orange groves of south central Florida.

RIP Rambling Man.

[Anjdog2003]

[Raazor]Who?[/Raazor]

[Big bob]

Prayers sent

[69camfrk]

Living just south of Macon, the ABB has always been huge around here. Sad day..

[KenHorse]

Not his cross to bear anymore

RIP

[Anjdog2003]

Originally Posted by Big bob

Prayers sent

For who?

[GTOguy]

RIP. Excellent band, amazing talent all around. Especially when you think that these men were well under 30 years old and coming up with this stuff out of thin air. I never saw the band, but wish I had.

[Aerovette]

I appreciate the talent of the Allman Brothers, but was not a big listener.

They were the first concert I ever went to. 1978.

[86RAG]

I saw them in 1973 at Watkins Glen, but Greg was already gone by then Still a great concert though

[Aerovette]

Originally Posted by 86RAG

I saw them in 1973 at Watkins Glen, but Greg was already gone by then Still a great concert though

Duane

[WydGlydJim]

great guitarist.......

[86RAG]

Originally Posted by Aerovette

Duane

OOps. I knew who I meant, but screwed it up anyway

[LATB]

Originally Posted by Aerovette

I appreciate the talent of the Allman Brothers, but was not a big listener.

They were the first concert I ever went to. 1978.

Allman Brothers have always been at the top of my list of all time favorites. Tied with or closely followed by Lynyrd Skynyrd.

[Aerovette]

Originally Posted by LATB

Allman Brothers have always been at the top of my list of all time favorites. Tied with or closely followed by Lynyrd Skynyrd.

I am not a fan of endless middle of the song jams. Allman Brothers could play a 3 hour concert and only do two songs.

[LATB]

Originally Posted by Aerovette

I am not a fan of endless middle of the song jams. Allman Brothers could play a 3 hour concert and only do two songs.

Then you probably don’t like much country rock. Like Tedeschi Trucks or Marshall Tucker or Blackfoot or Government Mule. Or the long list of groups of the genre.

[Yadkin]

He ate a peach.

[Yadkin]

Originally Posted by LATB

Allman Brothers have always been at the top of my list of all time favorites. Tied with or closely followed by Lynyrd Skynyrd.

I have several Allman Brothers LPs. When Skynyrd is on the radio, I change the channel.