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These Allman Brothers songs explain why Dickey Betts was a legend on acoustic as well as electric
You can rock classics like "Blue Sky" and "Ramblin’ Man" — as well as most of Betts' material — with nothing more than an acoustic guitar
Dickey Betts initially “hated” having to play Duane Allman's slide parts
Though he did so with incredible creative and commercial success, leading the Allman Brothers Band in the wake of Duane Allman's untimely passing took a heavy toll on Betts, emotionally and musically
Dickey Betts on dueling with Duane Allman, and composing Allman Brothers' biggest hit
In 2019, the late Dickey Betts sat down with Guitar Player to reflect on the Allman Brothers and his musical career, from his early influences to his last solo live album
“We all knew it was really good… The guitar playing is just amazing”: How Dickey Betts made “Ramblin’ Man”, triumphed over tragedy and led the Allman Brothers to their greatest success
Duane Allman’s death might have been the end of the Allman Brothers Band. Instead, led by Dickey Betts, it marked the start of a remarkable era in the group’s life – and rock history
The Allman Brothers Band’s Dickey Betts has died at 80
The Allman Brothers Band’s Dickey Betts has died at 80
Discover Dickey Betts’ Inspired Guitar Playing Approaches on the Allman Brothers Band’s Best-Selling Studio Album, ‘Brothers and Sisters’
The guitarist-vocalist augmented the group’s groundbreaking amalgamation of rock, blues, jazz and country on this pivotal 1973 LP
“We Tracked Everything Live and Kept Whichever Takes Had the Magic”: Duane Betts Steps out Solo With ‘Wild & Precious Life’
The guitarist makes his full-length debut album, featuring guests Derek Trucks and Marcus King
Duane Betts Salutes His Father Dickey (with Some Help from Derek Trucks) on Soulful New Song, Stare At The Sun
The powerful tune is the second single from Betts' forthcoming solo debut, 'Wild & Precious Life'.
