Dickey Betts
American guitarist, singer and songwriter (1943–2024)
Forrest Richard Betts (December 12, 1943 – April 18, 2024) was an American guitarist, singer-songwriter and composer. He was best known as a founding member of The Allman Brothers Band. His career began working with Duane Allman.[1]
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 Betts at the Pistoia Blues Festival, Pistoia, Italy, July 2008 | |
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| Birth name | Forrest Richard Betts |
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| Born | December 12, 1943 West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S. |
| Died | April 18, 2024 (aged 80) Osprey, Florida, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1960–2021 |
| Member of | Dickey Betts Band |
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| Website | dickeybetts |
Betts was the writer and singer on the Allmans' hit single "Ramblin' Man". He also helped write "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed" and "Jessica".
Betts died from cancer and COPD at his home in Osprey, Florida on April 18, 2024 at the age of 80.[2][3]
References
change- ↑ "Come and Go Blues: The Incredible Guitarists of the Allman Brothers". Archived from the original on January 26, 2010.
- ↑ Browne, David (April 18, 2024). "Dickey Betts, Allman Brothers Band Singer-Guitarist, Dead at 80". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on April 18, 2024. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
- ↑ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
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