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Allman Brothers Band Co-Founder Dickey Betts Dies At 80

Remembering Dickey Betts, the influential guitarist and co-founder of the Allman Brothers Band, who shaped Southern rock and left a lasting musical legacy.

Dickey Betts, Allman Brothers Band founding guitarist, dead at 80

Dickey Betts, Allman Brothers Band founding guitarist, dead at 80

The Allman Brothers Band have released a statement following the death of founding member Dickey Betts

Dickey Betts, founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, dies at 80

Dickey Betts, founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, dies at 80

The influential guitarist, songwriter and singer was best known for the song "Ramblin' Man." Betts's blues, rock and country-influenced guitar style helped define Southern rock in the 1960s and '70s.

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Guitar Legend Dickey Betts, Co-Founder Of Allman Brothers, Dies

Dickey Betts, co-founder of the Allman Brothers Band, passes away at 80. His legacy as a guitar icon and Southern rock pioneer endures.

Allman Brothers co-founder dies at 80

Betts, who had been suffering from ill-health since his last performance in 2018, died in his Florida home

“Dickey was larger than life, and his loss will be felt world-wide”: Allman Brothers Band co-founder and legend of southern rock guitar Dickey Betts has died, aged 80

Betts wrote some of the Allman Brothers' biggest hits, including Ramblin’ Man, influencing a generation of players with a sound that threw all kinds of styles into the pot and made it work

“Dickey was larger than life, and his loss will be felt worldwide”: Dickey Betts, legendary co-founding guitarist of the Allman Brothers Band, has died aged 80

Betts developed one of the most distinct and influential guitar styles in the history of rock

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“Yes, sir! Yes, sir!”: Duane Betts steps onstage with Marcus King and levels the venue with an outstanding cover of the Allman Brothers’ epic guitar jam, In Memory of Elizabeth Reed

“Yes, sir! Yes, sir!”: Duane Betts steps onstage with Marcus King and levels the venue with an outstanding cover of the Allman Brothers’ epic guitar jam, In Memory of Elizabeth Reed

The two players add new life to Dickey Betts’ iconic instrumental in this excellent guest appearance

This week's essential guitar tracks: two of YouTube's biggest shred heroes team up and a slide titan pays tribute to a Southern rock guitar legend

This week's essential guitar tracks: two of YouTube's biggest shred heroes team up and a slide titan pays tribute to a Southern rock guitar legend

This week has played host to some of 2023's most exciting tracks so far from Sophie Lloyd and Cole Rolland, Royal Blood, Starbenders, Evile, Mutoid Man, Duane Betts ft. Derek Trucks, Buck Meek and a whole lot more

Duane Betts shares new single featuring Derek Trucks – and it’s a tribute to his dad, Allman Brothers founder Dickey Betts

Duane Betts shares new single featuring Derek Trucks – and it’s a tribute to his dad, Allman Brothers founder Dickey Betts

Stare at the Sun is a “swampy” guitar-heavy tune inspired by a comment Trucks made about Betts Sr.’s playing style

From tragedy to triumph: The Allman Brothers and the making of Eat A Peach

From tragedy to triumph: The Allman Brothers and the making of Eat A Peach

After guitarist Duane Allman’s tragic death, the Allman Brothers Band pulled together and recorded the landmark double album Eat A Peach

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