Rest In Peace Dickey Gregg Butch Berry and Duane. Gone but never forgotten. The Road Does Go On Forever.

There have been a lot of musicians who have passed away but the passing of Dickey has hit the hardest. Definitely don't think he ever received the applause he deserved. Whenever I'm in a funk, which happens more frequently the older I get, I put "Jessica" on repeat and all is good...for a while. See ya Dickey, you were a real one!❤

@eaaivazian

24 күн бұрын

Indeed. Dickey was my favorite member of the ABB.

@sherrelwilson7354

24 күн бұрын

@@eaaivazian mine too!💔

@eaaivazian

24 күн бұрын

@@sherrelwilson7354 So sad.😥

@michaelpage1030

2 күн бұрын

Absolutely right. For me it was Stevie Ray Vaughn.

Dickey BETTS WAS SO FLUID ,YET CLEAN AND CLEAR,IT WAS ALMOST A NEW STYLE OF PLAYING.HE WAS A STRAIT SOUTHERNER,PROUD ,SIMPLE,TRUTHFUL,REALISTIC,AND KIND

These guys were the golden backbone of Southern Rock. So glad Dickey is still with us, a true master.

@jackiesmith2801

29 күн бұрын

Dickie passed away today. I'm crying.

@lastdaysguitar

28 күн бұрын

@@jackiesmith2801 I know, this one hurts.

@Carini76

27 күн бұрын

This means just a little more today. What an honor it must be to receive compliments like this up until your very final days. I am so thankful I walked this planet while they were around. Much love.

@somenoonsomenoon8874

26 күн бұрын

I'm so glad you're with us ...I guess You've caught enough flack about your untimely comment but he and the band were the real deal

@lastdaysguitar

26 күн бұрын

@@somenoonsomenoon8874 They absolutely were, Dickey Betts was by far one of the biggest influences on my own lead guitar style.

God bless Dickie Betts , Greg Allman, Duane Allman & all the members of the Allman Brothers. I'm proud to say, in my opinion, the finest band that came from the U.S. Everytime I hear one of their songs it still goes through me like I've heard it for the first time, what a fantastic group & we will never see or hear anything like the Allman Brothers Band again, peace !

@matthewthiel4378

25 күн бұрын

Finest band all time❤

@blueseruser

24 күн бұрын

Amen… Brother!

RIP to 2 members of the greatest southern rock band ever. Is there a better live album anywhere than AB at Fillmore East? Thanks for the phenomenal guitar pickin, Dickie!

Never met Dickie Betts, but I have met Butch Trucks. When I lived in Atlanta a good friend and great guitarist/musician, Barry Richman was playing at a small venue downtown near the Buckhead area. Barry knows all the " famous " musicians, or you could say they know Barry. The Allman Brothers were playing in Atlanta that night, but got rained out. So they came to hear and jam with Barry! Barry called me to tell me that they were on their way so I took my youngest son Seth with me. All the Brothers were there except Dickie, Gregg, Butch, new members Warren Hayes, Woody Allen. Barry and I were talking when they walked in and Warren and Woody said hello to me. Gregg was sitting with a young lady at a table. I knew Gregg from before so I went to talk with him and introduce him to my son. He looked a like down and I asked him if he was ok. He told me that he had a headache and would probably leave soon. I brought my old vinyl with me, Live At The Fillmore East. I asked him if he was up to signing it for me, and of course he did. He was always a nice guy and loved his fans. Later my son and I went outside with Butch and their road manager and spoke for over an hour. I got Butch to sign the album also. Still have it of course! Butch was really taken by my son Seth, because Seth was an up and coming drummer himself and Butch's son was named Seth, who was his drum tech on the tour. ( Seth is the little boy on the album cover of Brothers and Sisters. The little girl is Dickie's daughter if I remember correctly. Sorry for the long story, but thought you folks might like to hear it.

@robertobey6288

26 күн бұрын

😊

@michaelpage1030

2 күн бұрын

Always cool to have these stories retold.

Duane brought the blues, Gregg brought the soul and Dickey brought the country together and with the help of the other members they crested a sound that was totally unique and totally American.

@lonewolf1053

8 ай бұрын

Well said sir... agreed 😄

@davidkopec9442

6 ай бұрын

They all dug modal jazz and Soul music too.

@matrox

5 ай бұрын

@@davidkopec9442 Exactly, as Duane ws a session musician on some Motown records in the 60s.

Humble Dicky because he is just as great a guitar player as anyone to ever play the instrument...

I feel very lucky to have seen these rock stars many times. You could see the pain in Dicky when asked about Duane and his passing. It’s never easy losing someone close to you.

These two are extreme Legends in southern rock if it wasn't for Dickey Betts The Allman Brothers wouldn't have made it a past the loss of Duane Allman Dickey Betts is one of the greatest Southern guitarist in history

70’s were such a Great period for Rock and Roll. Feel Lucky to have attended many ABB shows and witness the Magic !

April 2024...the original ABB is back together again!!!

@eaaivazian

24 күн бұрын

Not quite. Jaimoe is still living on the planet Earth.

Whatever people might say or don't say really doesn't matter because their music does all the talking !

RIP Butch. What a charming guy.

@MDavidG1

3 жыл бұрын

Sadly Butch was a crabby unhappy liberal at the end of his life. But an amazing drummer.

@Zepster77

26 күн бұрын

@@MDavidG1who cares liberal or conservative for fcks sake

Saw them play with Duane three times.....what a band made me want to learn how to play guitar.....still playing I'm 69......

@buckodonnghaile4309

2 жыл бұрын

You're lucky. On account of my age I didn't catch them until 89 but saw them probably a hundred times in the next decade. If you haven't heard it check out the live album Allman Brothers Live at SUNY Stonybrook 1971 with Duane. It's killer.

@NJDEVILz86

9 ай бұрын

The coracedin bottle changed the world and not how a headache co thought it would

Such a great interview. Two southern gentleman. Dickey in good health.

@peterherard8207

29 күн бұрын

April 17, 2024 today Dicky Betts died today 😢

It’s always my dream to see in person,The Allman Brothers Band playing in front of me,in concert.Unluckily it didn’t happen😢Loved their music since my teen aged days in the Philippines,adopted,interpreted and played by our local band Petrified Anthem.In Memory of ElizabethReed,Jessica,Ramblin’ Man,Midnight Rider,etc.are great songs. RIP Dickey Betts,your guitar playing was one of the best!

Ain’t nobody better than the Allman Brothers.

You can still see the pain in Dickey’s eyes. What a special bond the two of them had

Sad to think that the ABB is now gone. I have been a fan since I first heard them in the early 70's

I’m so thankful for the Allman Brothers and all the people who’ve played with them that made the music the made in the 70’s.

duane had been quoted as saying " im the famous one but, dickey is the good one"

Two very talented Southern gentlemen

Dickey is legend....

@davidterry1513

5 жыл бұрын

ritabeluga. Yes he is and very underappreciated to.

@jacobabrownful

4 жыл бұрын

Damn straight

@sueellenmcgoey6095

Жыл бұрын

Had such a crush on Dickey most of my life❤

RIP Butch - an awesome drummer!

12/31/71, a Warehouse, New Orleans. Brothers came on, probably about 10:30, maybe 11:00, same story as Butchie related about the night before the closing of the Fillmore. After the last note of Mountain Jam, there was respectable applause, but no more calls for encores. We headed for the doors smiling, to find the sun shining on our faces. One of my friends said, "Goddamn, I never knew Dickey could play the guitar that good!". And he had seen them several times already...shows how vibrant Duane had been, I think. I was barely 17 at the time. Most memorable night of my life.

@usernameinvalid2675

4 ай бұрын

My favorite Dreams of all time is the one you heard that!!

Great interview with two of the best. Love the Allman Brothers Band....

Betts is such a humble guy. Have seen him around Sarasota back in the day.

RIP Dickey.

I've never heard an interview of Butch Trucks - intelligent and well spoken man.

@d_walsh

5 жыл бұрын

Laverne Johnson piss off.

@rickt2982

5 жыл бұрын

Lavern I agree dope addict broke addict , talked bad about dickey when brothers were done 2015 chicken shit coward

@lightcaesar

5 жыл бұрын

He was a great story teller, particularly stories about Duane. The IRS harassed him for years and finally killed him. Fuck DC!

@matthewcollins5344

4 жыл бұрын

Laverne Johnson You will never do half of what Trucks did for our world. Spew all the reality you want but the reality is Butch was a great musician that made millions smile and dance 💃

Rest in peace Butch Trucks.

@DucksDeLucks

7 жыл бұрын

Poor guy, how do you end up broke after all that great music?

@dwaynewladyka577

5 жыл бұрын

@@gunnerblankenship4132 I'm not. I'm paying my respects.

@motowngirl5891

3 жыл бұрын

@@DucksDeLucks life that’s all

Dickey and Jamoe still kickin'. Live long boys.

My favorite band of all time, the greatest band of all time, the greatest jam band of all time, the greatest LIVE RECORD OF ALL TIME, and DUANE THE GREATEST GUITARIST OF ALL TIME. Duane is dead, Greg is dead, everyone is dead. Let me die tomorrow an I will be able to say I lived during the greatest musical period in history.

@motowngirl5891

3 жыл бұрын

Better believe that

@sueellenmcgoey6095

Жыл бұрын

Amen

A older friend of mine was there that night at the Fillmore. He said it was magical.

Back in 1969-1971, I had seen The Allman Brothers with Duane numerous times throughout North Carolina and Virginia at various gigs...even in some high school gyms. I was in a band that did many of their tunes and we all travelled to wherever they were gigging. The vibe they created was extraordinary...unlike any other music I had played or witnessed. I was fortunate to have played on the same bill with them in May of 1971 at the University of North Carolina while drumming with Chuck Berry then. For me , there was nothing better than the spirit that they brought with their music. I was also able to see them after Duane's tragic death when they played in Boston during the winter there. I thought to myself..."how could they possibly do this without Duane" but somehow they managed to get through the music. It wasn't easy to see them at that time. I actually had to leave because it was so emotional for me to be witnessing at the time. A huge part of their heart and soul was gone....yet they carried on despite. I could only imagine how it must have been for them. the rest is history. I can say that, for me, there is no better musical experience than with the brothers. Their music has impacted my own creative soul in many, many ways and I thank God for having been able to feel their music as closely as I have.

@sammys70

9 жыл бұрын

Didn't you play in greg allman's band?..I read greg's book,and i think i remember seeing your name mentioned when he was recording his solo album "Laid Back",,which turned out to be a damn good album.

@scottmoyer1357

9 жыл бұрын

Probably Scott Boyer.

@sshjaguar

9 жыл бұрын

That is ever loving amazing Scott! I agree that ABB to me sounds like they have a musical spirit that can't be beat. I get sad reflecting on Duane and I am only 30 so I couldn't have even met him like you did.. but I feel those emotions. Powerful powerful brotha, take it easy.

@yourontheair

6 жыл бұрын

thank you

@danielcombs3207

5 жыл бұрын

I hitchiked to Chapel Hill from Wilmington for that weekend of great music. You guys did a great job backing up Chuck Berry. I remember a very good bit of great lineup of bands I know Spirit played that night. Saturday was special because we saw J Geils Band then Muddy Waters that evening Alex Taylor played and Duane sat in with his band. Then the Allman Brothers Band played a great set, my first introduction to their music. And Sunday afternoon Tom Rush played. That was the first weekend of May 1971. The friend I hitchiked up there with had sort of prepared me for how good The Allman Brothers were live but hearing Duane and Dickie doing that twin lead sound and Duanes slide playing just totally blew me away. Great memories of one of my favorite weekends of music ever bar none. I was a Duane Allman fan for life after that.

I don’t know who did this interview but I think he did a great job. I think his voice has a calming effect on Dickie. Anyway this is a great interview…

@denniskrilla3801

26 күн бұрын

i agree, it was very obvious he did his homework,and was thoroughly prepared

Legends .. Major part of the bands success .. An Era gone but not forgotten as we will always play their Music .. RIP

Two of the coolest dudes !! great interview

One of the biggest robberies to mankind is that there is not high quality video of the 7 hour show at the Filmore and not way more footage of the Brothers with Duane.

@NJDEVILz86

9 ай бұрын

Agreed all those 70a bands didn't realize what they would be 50 yrs later....lived 45 min from watkins...my bro got busted w a quarter lb on his way there.....at arraignment cop reported 9 grams....3oz 21grams that crooked cop took

RIP Butch! Man I love these two.

I REALLY enjoyed this interview! The juxtaposition of amiable, friendly Trucks and the often cranky, prickly Betts allowed for the interview to go back and forth in tone and mood. Kudos to the interviewer for his insightful questions. It was one of the first interviews I’ve ever seen Dicky actually enjoy and laugh in.

They dont make em like that anymore.... I miss those kinda guys. Laid back real and humble. Megagalactic talent and know how to treat a lady. Dickie betts has bedroom eyes for sho!

@johnfrank2114

4 жыл бұрын

So do I! Would you like to meet me there?

@gregbates4260

3 жыл бұрын

hello

@seanoneil277

3 жыл бұрын

Laid back & humble describes them here, perfectly. Wish those qualities were valued more these days. It's a big loss to see so much arrogance, narcissism and egomania in America these days.

This band screams out for a film bio.

@javiceres

5 жыл бұрын

Probably would need a whole series. Or at least 2 pictures.

@georgewelshimer119

4 жыл бұрын

WOW WHAT AN INTERVIEW I AM 57

@Ojb_1959

3 жыл бұрын

He’ll yeah !!!

Late seeing video yet I know how I'll remember the Allman Brothers. There will be nothing like them in the future. Great music and emotions. Much appreciation/thanks and grateful to all of them.

They live on in their own offspring! Derek Trucks, Devon Allman & Duane Betts are amazing! Not to mention Lukas Nelson and Warren Haynes among others keeping the amazing sound of ABB & The Band going.

@BernieHollandMusic

4 жыл бұрын

You speak the truth !

@OMGWTFLOLSMH

Жыл бұрын

Derek Trucks is not Butch Truck's offspring. He's his nephew.

Excellent interview with excellent musicians in an excellent band. AAB FOREVER !!!

Great powerful soulful player

A really enlightening interview...meet (In a figurative sense ) the allman Brothers while going thought Basic Training in Ft Jackson SC back in '72....barely spoke english...on a week end off, I got together w/a few other recruits like me...they introduced me to that kind of music....few days later while gassing mi car saw some cheap 8 tracks ...one of them Idlewild South ....bought it....the rest is history.....few yrs later saw them at the Charlotte Speedway together w/Emerson.Lake and Palmer and black Oak Arkansas The 70s were good to me.

These men are goated as are the rest of the brothers

The Greatest band in the history of Rock

Two southern gentlemen. Very cool interview. ✌️♥️

@gregbates4260

3 жыл бұрын

hi

Southern Gentlemen......much RESPECT !!

The tidbits of information you can learn here are timeless. So glad I found this.

@dudeman3929

4 жыл бұрын

CDaniel J80 - that’s exactly why I watch these. You never know what you might hear, it might be some random afterthought that one mumbles but it could be the most interesting thing you hear or a little something you never heard before. Great.

Really enjoyed see these two hard working thoughtful intelligent artists discussing their lives. Great interviewing. Thank you Dicky for some wonderful memories.

These guys remind me of guys I worked w doing construction repairs and various other stuff when I used to work w a guy as a helper right after HS. Some of the most laid back down to earth guys in hindsight.

Hello there. You can't forget what is already there. I'm a big jazz fan and when I think of guitarist I always think of the Almone Brother's Band.of the 60s and 70s. There was a lot going on at that time. A lot of good band's that Will always be remembered. These bands were amazing they seemed to spring Up out of nowhere. Not like now with the talent shows.

Great interview, but just wondering why no one mentioned Greg! Greg's voice, his laid back southern stile of organ was the foundation that achored their sound.

Dickey's "The Sherriff" look. Legend.

@aa-gk2xs

3 жыл бұрын

On,k,O O 2

@aa-gk2xs

3 жыл бұрын

L,

Poor Dicky, he was heartbroken when Duane was killed. He was so alone out there in front by himself, it shows in the days and months after Duane was gone.

Who are the 33 weirdos that gave this excellent interview a thumbs down?!

These two contributed more to the Allman Brothers sound than anyone else. Dickey doesn't get the creds, but his guitar held that band together.

@widowmaker6555

2 жыл бұрын

You are 100% correct but don't forget Warren Haynes

@samuellogan4313

2 жыл бұрын

SKY DOG

@matrox

Жыл бұрын

@@widowmaker6555 Warren is a damn good player but he joined long after the Allman Bros. heyday. Derek Trucks who as you know is Butch's nephew also later joined the band and is another guitar great who can play is ass off.

@tommcnally3646

Жыл бұрын

Dickys playing very unique in rock, great compositions

@henrymichaelwilson8107

Жыл бұрын

That's very true.

As usual, The always prepared, intuitive and brilliant interviewer Pete Fornatale shows why he was the best in the business. Every question you wanted him to ask. He was a fan who respected artists. Butch and Dickie are just so amazing as players and people. Totally interesting and inspiring interview!

@angelominutillo9571

3 жыл бұрын

Truth...RIP Pete and Butch...🎼🔥🎶🎸✌

@krystynadelaney5428

Жыл бұрын

Fantastic and intelligent interview. Both guys respond so well.

@krystynadelaney5428

Жыл бұрын

I agree - very well put!

Love every second of it. Our own gave us their all.

Love ABB! Jessica reminds me of a pleasant summer’s day no matter the weather outside.

Trying to make a living and doing the best I can! Great interview and great interviewer!

Back in the 80's Saw Betts&Trucks set in with Hank Jr band . Jr loved it !!! bass player turned to drummer with arms up (lost and confused) Awesome). Tallahassee,Fl Civic center. Excellent Jam

Betts road is about 5 miles west of myakka city fl. off highway 70... he is relatives to some out here. he was out here when he was young and older. I've seen him a few times in person !

These guys are awesome!

Really good interview questions. I was a bit surprised at how nice if not a bit stoic as well, Mr. Betts was. I 've heard so many nightmare stories about him, coming from others in the band. Good job!

Legends !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

These were my guys,28x in one year 72,

@brenthowerton3605

5 жыл бұрын

drake roberts That's awesome brother.

Pete Fornatale from WNEW New York City...great DJ and interviewer, always asked best questions . What a treat.

@AmericasChoice

5 ай бұрын

the late great PF

People that are in the band a lot of times have trouble getting along with each other… I’m sure Dickie Betts was a difficult dude… but I tell you what he’s one of my favorite guitar players on this planet or any other… he just has something that other people don’t have… his guitar solos are on a different level and people should recognize that more than they do

Genuine and humble bunch of guys reflecting on there climb to musical stardom. Just as natural as could be. Gotta really appreciate the look in their eyes, and the honesty of there feelings during the interview on Duanes passing. Respectful interviewing questions also. I think back then people were experiencing alot of things in life even just growing up and becoming your own individual that got expressed in there music. Now things seem so forced and pretentious with everyone wanting to be a star in there own ways . Cell phones and social media good and bad. Thats my opinion

Betts is much more soft-spoken that I would have imagined.

@jimmyhenley8100

4 жыл бұрын

Dickey is to this day a man of few words.He said enough thru his gold top!

@steviedee132

3 жыл бұрын

Talk to him after a pint of old #7

@leahflower9924

2 жыл бұрын

@@jimmyhenley8100 he's what i like to think every Southern man is and his son too lol

Saw them in Piedmont Park 1969.

@kriskearney448

4 жыл бұрын

Every. Single. Sunday. at Piedmont Park since May 1969

The 1950s-1970s produced the best catalogue of music in the history of the world encompassing all genres of music. Something magical about that time frame when music was just great.

Allman Bros @ Wanneefest for years. If you were there then you know the Suwanee River Music Festival had them for so, so many great concerts. They used to play an early show and a late night show. All weekend long. Epic. ABB RIP

An interesting interview, thanks for posting it. Occasionally I'll think that this or that musician should never have consented to an interview. That's not the case here. Butch is very well spoken and while Dickie seems to hold back a little, when he gets started he gets his point across very well. I'm sure most of us wish this was longer. I also wish we could have heard more about Butch and Dickie. They were an awfully big part of one of the greatest rock bands.

@vCLOWNSHOESv

6 жыл бұрын

Mitch Gawlik Great bands like the Allmans are made of great musicians not assholes. To get that good at anything you have to be somewhat humble.

@KentuckyWaterfall13

2 жыл бұрын

Plus to sing the blues you’ve had to have gotten through some tough shit, it can humble you.

@mitchgawlik1175

2 жыл бұрын

@@vCLOWNSHOESv Great musicians and assholes are not mutually exclusive. Many unkind things have been said about Gregg. Van Morrison somehow got the idea he was God's gift. The list really does go on.

I really like this interviewer. Great questions and he kept a chill respectful vibe the whole time

"I was in one of my songwriting frenzies" Priceless!

Excellent Interview, thanks for posting.

He mentions Reese Wynans in the Second Coming.. SRV’s keyboardist

@The93ssfd

3 жыл бұрын

larry reinhart was 'rhino' the killer guitarist for captain beyond.

@jacobvieira1338

3 жыл бұрын

I didn't even make that connection, Holy shit!

@revwahfair

3 жыл бұрын

Reese Winan has a decent interview on here talking about the early days.

@seanoneil277

3 жыл бұрын

I saw Reese Wynans play with Mike Henderson & Glenn Worf in NYC in the early 90s. Didn't know anything about him at the time, just happened to be going to see Mike Henderson as I'd heard he was interesting. Mr Wynans was fantastic that night.

Butch has such a great smile!!!

The guy doing the interview is extremely underrated here.

@AmericasChoice

5 ай бұрын

He did ok, Butch and Dickie seemed relaxed.

The very gifted guitar players can play a slow song with a melody that set them aside of anybody else. Cause slowly played guitar solo's are way more difficult....the songs that seems to come straight from their hearts. Played with a lot of melody in it ,

I grew up with this band in Jacksonville FL. Forest Inn. Beach Coliseum

Gorgeous Dickey Betts and his soft eyes. Butch Trucks a cheeky soul. Love the Allman Bros.

Great interview...thanks for sharing.

I would feel comfortable going to the bar with Dickey Betts. We would probably get hammered.

@AmericasChoice

5 ай бұрын

He was a bit of nasty drunk, just saying...

Great interview.

Always miss THE BROS. chased this bunch around for 2yrs. Excellent ! 😎

In my opinion, the Allman brothers just had some thing that other bands don’t have it was very unique they didn’t sound like Eric Clapton or Led Zeppelin. They were somewhere in between and they had their own style which made it more appealing to people especially in New York… go figure… a bunch of guys from Macon Georgia. Touched the nerve in New York and New York. Love them name another band that was able to do that.?….. something about the Allman Brothers was always special. It really was.

I love their description of Watkins Glen.

RIP Butch Trucks. Much love

*RIP Butch*

This is superb. Bought the first album on New Year's Eve - didn't know them but just tried it out in a sound booth - that was it!

Very informative!

I was in a garage band in the mid 60's in Jax,Fla., across the street was another band, 31st of Feb.,David Brown, Butch Trucks. We were a horn band doing Tijuana Brass stuff. Butch and I were in same high school band a few years apart.

@carlaharrington5120

3 жыл бұрын

There was so much amazing music coming out of Jax in the late 60's thru the early 80's. I will forever be grateful to have been a teenager, living on the Westside during that time.