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Dickey Betts, Southern Rock Legend, Passes Away At Age 80

Explore the life and legacy of Dickey Betts, a Southern rock legend known for his influential role in defining the genre. His music continues to resonate w...

Allman Brothers Band Co-Founder Dickey Betts Dies At 80

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

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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.

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

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“Playing with Victor Wooten? It’s always as much fun as a challenge. But I quickly learned that you should go first when it comes to soloing!” From the Allman Brothers Band to Dave Grohl, Oteil Burbridge has played with them all

“Playing with Victor Wooten? It’s always as much fun as a challenge. But I quickly learned that you should go first when it comes to soloing!” From the Allman Brothers Band to Dave Grohl, Oteil Burbridge has played with them all

The Dead & Company and Tedeschi Trucks man might wield a six-string bass, but he prefers feelings and intentions to technical wizardry

A beginner’s guide to Southern Rock in 5 albums

A beginner’s guide to Southern Rock in 5 albums

A beginner’s guide to Southern Rock in 5 albums

How Gary Rossington played through the pain to define the quintessential Southern rock sound with Lynyrd Skynyrd

How Gary Rossington played through the pain to define the quintessential Southern rock sound with Lynyrd Skynyrd

We pay tribute to the ultimate survivor, who broke every bone in his body and still kept the music going with a style that inspired generations of players

Derek Trucks names 11 guitarists who shaped his sound

Derek Trucks names 11 guitarists who shaped his sound

The Tedeschi Trucks Band slide maestro reveals his formative influences – from the obvious to the obscure – what he thinks is the "fiercest" guitar solo of all time, and why rhythm guitar is a lost art

Watch Slash and ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons play Sweet Home Alabama at star-studded Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute

Watch Slash and ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons play Sweet Home Alabama at star-studded Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute

Lynyrd Skynyrd were honoured at the CMT Music Awards with an all-star performance also featuring Paul Rodgers, Peter Frampton, LeAnn Rimes and more

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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