When one of your favorite members of your favorite band passes away, it hurts. It’s like a brother is gone. The music remains. Thank you Dickey. RIP🎸😢

@dntamuu76

14 күн бұрын

Amen to that. He will be missed.

@david25876

14 күн бұрын

Well said ❤ agree. It’s tough. These guys were the sound track of some of the best years of our lives me thinks.

@melodymakermark

14 күн бұрын

@michaelbirke6050, I hear that. I’ve been stumbling around sad, and wife’s like, “honey, you didn’t actually KNOW him”. Yes baby. Yes I did, although we never met. Some people just don’t understand the importance and what it means to you. She said “you did the same thing when David Bowie and Jeff Beck died. I did indeed. My heros are dropping, and I don’t like it one damn bit.

@amywolff7465

14 күн бұрын

And somebody you've listened to for 50 yrs

@bluemoon472

14 күн бұрын

I hear ya. 💔🎸 Been listening all day in my time machine, going back to the days of our youth.

They're mostly ALL together now. In Memory of Duane, Barry, Butch, Greg...now Dickey .... RIP

@Ronald-hx6zn

13 күн бұрын

Summer of 71 I was in Fayetteville N.C.The band did a concert there. Ticket cost $5.00 One best concerts I've ever attended.

@deeznutz7365

13 күн бұрын

Forgot Dan Toler

@2112CO

12 күн бұрын

Allen Woody

@jinnyjanesik9881

12 күн бұрын

The road goes on forever...

@mikehawkes346

12 күн бұрын

Jamoi the drummer is last member

One of the finest pickers ever went home this morning. Ride Easy Brother Betts.

RIP Dickey. Hell of an artist.

@tracydobbs6108

14 күн бұрын

Thank you for the music. RIP you had a great run. Dickey

@216Numbskull

14 күн бұрын

No bout a doubt it, Dicky really was all that & a bag of chips. Personally, I can't stand when people use words like "underrated & overrated" in relation to music. It doesn't make sense to me at all so I wouldn't dare. However I will say when it comes to a kick-azz guitarist, songwriter & musician like Dicky Betts, you could never really say enough about his talented skills & ability to jam good ole rock n' roll every night on stage. And although Dicky will never grace us with his presence on stage again in this life. Yet even if nobody has ever hipped you to the great Dicky Betts. I suggest y'all too check um' out, no doubt. Just keeping it a buck here! +Peace & Rock n' Roll 4 Your Soul My Friends+ 🤘😜🤘 R.I.P. Mr Betts.

" You're my Blue Sky . You're my sunny day. Lord don't you make me high when you look my way." RIP Dickey!

@mikefannon6994

14 күн бұрын

Whenever I'm soaking in the hot tub and a bluebird is at the feeder that song plays in my mind. Thanks Dickey.

@brandonposey8314

14 күн бұрын

You're my blue sky, you're my sunny day Lord, you know it makes me high When you turn your love my way Turn your love my way, yeah

@oceancrosby4578

14 күн бұрын

@@brandonposey8314 "Turn your love my way, yeah" and then comes the famous bend on his Les Paul guitar.

@wesbarton2934

13 күн бұрын

The greatest song of all time.

@loveydovey6026

13 күн бұрын

❤

When he said he didn’t want to tarnish the band with his story, it brought tears to my eyes!! Very humble man! RIP

@philcrowley1344

13 күн бұрын

I also love that moment. We always heard how difficult Dickey could be so I'm very happy that he has such a great outlook. I loved the Brothers til the end but it was never the same without Dickey. Rest easy, my friend, you deserve it.

@skywoof7

8 күн бұрын

@@philcrowley1344 First and always, it was NEVER the same after Duane was killed, and then, when Berry died little more than a year later, it was beyond fathomable. Suddenly, tragedy hunted them down like the Kennedy brothers. Over the years, I’ve loved so many great bands, performers, solo artists, songwriters, but the original lineup Allman Brothers Band? A special band for me in a league of their own. Ok, I’d be remiss if I didn’t include the Dead in that league too as NO QUESTION, they belong there, but any and every way i slice it, these two are MY personal all-time faves and stand head and shoulders over all the rest. What would have been had Duane and Berry dodged their early deaths?

My Father was a blues fan and a truck driver. In the spring of 1971, he told me he was going to New York City and asked if I wanted to go with him. He never took me out on the road with him so I jumped at the chance. When we got there he took me to one of the shows at the Fillmore East Auditorium on March 12th. Several of the songs they played in that show ended up on the At Fillmore East album. I play guitar and I can't even guess how many copies of that album I wore out learning those songs and specially the solos. After the Fillmore East Recordings album came out I finally got to know what stuff from the show we had seen was on the album. Stormy Monday was played at the show we saw. And that was the one track I remembered Gregg Allman introducing because he said it was a Bobby Bland song, then a T-Bone Walker song. Since the Recordings album had track listing for each show, I knew which one we had seen based on when Stormy Monday was played. That show turned me from a Classical guitarist to a Blues Rock guitarist... And years after all that, I found out my favorite guitar solos from the At Fillmore East album were Dickey Betts. Rest In Peace, Brother Dickey!

@stevenjones6780

12 күн бұрын

That is truly epic. Not many can say 'I was there'...

Arguably the Two best Guitar player together in One Band! RIP Dickey & Duane

@joblo6394

13 күн бұрын

so true

My heart is officially broken.... So much love for this band.

Dickey Betts and Allman Bros…. Where It all Begins… it’s where Southern Rock all began. A true blessing to us all. RIP Dickey.

@nikkinonose9316

13 күн бұрын

Earliest southern rock is Poco and the Flying Burrito Brothers

It's going to be an Allman Brothers Day. RIP to another member of my favorite band.

In summer of 1991 while working for Bill Graham I was blessed with an evening to have dinner with Dicky Betts and Greg Allman. Down to earth musicians. Later that evening had coffee with Joe Cocker. All these men Dicky,Greg, Bill and Joe who befriended me had left me with awesome memories of some humble times. Ramble on my friends.

Dickey Betts should be spoken in the same breath with Jimi or Stevie and Eddie! We will Miss You. See ya on the porch Dickey. RIP

@bryanfowler5449

11 күн бұрын

I agree. He was very influential.

@gregkuhn7123

10 күн бұрын

Let's not get crazy now...

@tfderpin

4 күн бұрын

I don’t disagree with that, but let’s throw Duane in there too.

My all time favorite guitar tone, period.

@AndrewReevesArt

14 күн бұрын

So simple but perfect

@jaggedstudios3315

12 күн бұрын

Tone to die for !!

Yes, RIP. Grateful I had the opportunity to see him live in a small venue.

@johnnynbk

14 күн бұрын

Same here

@scotthutchens1556

12 күн бұрын

@zeldathewelder I saw him with his band Great Southern in 2012 in north east Pennsylvania near Jim Thorpe, Pa.

So happy to hear him say there was no competition in the band when Duane was alive. So many people like to call their harmonious playing together as “dueling guitars” and I’ve never felt that. RIP Dickey you did a lot in your 80 years for the type of music I love.

In Memory of Elizabeth Reed and now Dickey too. Two of the best ever. Shine on Dickey

@Dstrbrdgrnd

13 күн бұрын

Yes sir!

This one hurt. Rest easy Dickey! We love you.

I remember my Dad, brother Buck and I took a trip out west to Montana, and we listened to Dickey's "Highway Call" LP all along the way. Nearly 50 years later, Dad still asks who that was playing that fine music. Dad turns 87 today. Thanks Dickey, you helped make our trip so memorable. Hopefully we will ramble on up and listen to your beautiful picking again some day.

@Peony-xr2fb

10 күн бұрын

Highway Call is outstanding.

@josephjohnson1013

Сағат бұрын

Awesome story, man. The older I get the more I enjoy and appreciate a story of real life experiences.

"When it's time for leavin' I hope you understand". RIP Dickey Betts. Rock out with Duane, Berry, Butch and Gregg.

RIP Dickey, You remain a timeless legend, Thanks for the music and good times 🎸

@marcyfan-tz4wj

13 күн бұрын

what corvusthule and many others have said but also respect to dan rather who got dickey to sit down so we could watch or rewatch this now.

Blue Sky’s all the way Dickey, we’re sure gonna miss you, thankful for the great music. R.I.P.🤍🤍🤍

Not sure if anyone else shares this choice but of all of his work in the ABB, my favorite Dickey Betts solo was his solo on 'Stormy Monday' on the Fillmore East album. I've just now listened to it about 4 times in a row. Best tone, phrasing...everything. RIP, Dickey.

@timrobwall

12 күн бұрын

That’s a great one. A classic blues solo with everything you say plus vibrato that rivals BB King (always one of Dickey’s strengths). And consider this is the same guitarist who did the fantastic solo on Blue Sky. Such versatility!

RIP Dickey. Thank you for the years of entertainment and inspiration.

RIP, Dickie, you've earned it. Amazing guitar player, great songwriter and serious hell- raiser.

Sometimes doing the best you can rises up and catches the whole world's attention. Such a classy guy and real Southern gentleman Betts was to refrain from 'blemishing' the band's monumental achievements with his 'little story' of betrayal, greed and envy. RIP Dickie Betts. We duly note your higher instincts in a lowdown world.

Ever modest, ever respectful. Always great!

RIP Dickey Betts. Thank you for all the music.

Dickey was a magnificent player. Loved their music since 72. 🙏

My oldest child was named after Jessica 37 years ago. Richard Betts was a huge influence on me as a young guitar player . Journey well and God speed . 🔱🪓🛡

I miss these interviews. Dan did an excellent job. They were very, very good!!

He was a pretty cool dude RIP DB 🍻🍻

🎸🕊️Thank you, Dickey, for all the music that you gave to all of us to enjoy. I remember being an 8 yr old "rolling down HWY 41 " with my Mom in Sarasota listening to this. Fly High Dickey . We love you and will miss you ❤️

@donwoodard2204

13 күн бұрын

😢

Rest in peace now, Dickey, the highway called you back home. We're gonna miss you down here. This really saddens me, hits so close to home.

Personally Dicky Betts will always be one of my favorites guitar players. I still marvel at the Allman Brothers Band to this day.

I always thought of The Allman Bros much the same way as The Eagles. The talent those bands had in them was astounding. Rest in peace Mr. Betts

Simply the greatest southern Rock band of all time, R.I.P. to the great Dickey Betts .

such a fabulous group...best southern rock band ever...

Now people down in Georgia come from near and far To hear Richard Betts pickin' on that red guitar... Rest in peace Dickey...This is so sad.

One of the best guitarists ever. Unique. You always knew when you heard one of his leads.

This man made a very positive mark on our world. I am lucky to say that I saw him play with the ABB many times. RIP Dickey!!

What a life, glad you enjoyed it. I hope it was good to you. Thanks for the music, rest in peace.

One of the absolute best lead players ever. Very influential and iconic lead breaks and original riffs that made country rock what it was. He will be missed. I am glad he got the acclaim he deserved. Thank you Mr. Betts, you inspired this young, at the time, lead player in ways that still show up in my own lead breaks and it feels like a piece of me just went missing. I can't play a lead break that does not have some part of your work incorporated and you were more of an influence on my playing than Hendrix or Clapton etc etc.. Locked in my room learning Blue Sky note for note, your reentry into the lead part is incendiary and the perfect match for Duane. Thank you sir and rest well, the world is a better place because of you.

@donwoodard2204

13 күн бұрын

Well said, I feel ya

Time to crank some Blue Sky in memory of Dickey! RIP

Rip Richard Forrest Betts, you will be missed

Love you forever, sir. Thank you. Fly free and smile on us. 🙏🌹

This one hurt bad. Thank you for the soundtrack of my youth and beyond. You got it done, brother! ❤

I have enjoyed your music for 50 yrs & live just 17 miles from the Big House & Capricorn Studios where southern rock began in Macon Georgia, RIP Ramblin' Man & roll on down Hwy 41! Jaimoe is now the only surviving member ✌💖☮

Dickey Betts was my first concert. Then I was able to see The Allman Brothers 3 more times. Great times.

My favorite band of all time. God I'm old.

Thank you, DICKEY BETTS for doing your part to help tame mankind with your gift and talent. Your song writing and guitar playing style was our inspiration. Your contributions brought a lot to the game and our ears are better for it. Your legacy is sealed.

I feel very fortunate to have worked with Dickie on some memorable live recordings. He had something special, and at the same time was a bit of a mystery. Listening gave the answers.

In 1971, I went off to college and Billy Morrow from Sedalia across the hall turned me on to Idlewild South - "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed" has stood the test of time and the chords are so iconic, not to mention inspiring. That song in particular is one of the few that showcased everyone's musical talent and skills all in one package. Thank you Dickey, say hi to the gang for me, will ya?😪

Thanks Dickey for some of the best music. RIP!

What fantastic professional stance he took on leaving the band. Stand up guy no matter what did or didnt happen. so much amazing music that will live on and on. I am super excited that younger gens are keeping this music alive. So cool. ❤

RIP Dickey, you were amazing 💔

There's an old crackly radio interview with Duane where the guy keeps kissing up to Duane until he gets irritated and says, "You dumb son of a bitch! There's two lead guitar players in this band! I'm the famous one, and Dickey's the good one" how could any better compliment be given? Those two were the original dynamic duo.

@timrobwall

12 күн бұрын

That’s great. Stop and think how incredible it was that two of the best rock guitarists of the day played so harmoniously in the same band. I think that’s a lot on Duane’s leadership. He could be very demanding and I’m sure he had an ego, but he ultimately subordinated everything to the goal of making great music.

@jpalberthoward9

12 күн бұрын

@@timrobwall So true. You could say the same thing about General Patton, Arturo Toscanini, or Stanley Kubrick, But in all 3 cases, the results speak for themselves. Sometimes the fleas come with the dog at no extra charge..

One of the greatest, legendary guitarists of all time, from one of the greatest rock bands of all time. Sad day RIP. Their work will live on forever in our hearts and minds....

RIP Dickey Betts One of the greatest musicians of our time! I met him once great guy and humble

I love you, Dickie! Rip. Duane and Berry died so close to one another. But there was always Dickie to me. Duane was an iconic guitar player.

WONDERFUL GUITARIST AND MAN. thank you Dickie, for all those great licks and songs and a TIME STAMP in TIME ..

One of the Greats. Thanks for the memories, Brother Betts will be missed.

Dickey contributed numerous articles and lessons to the guitar magazines which I purchased over the years. He had a big influence on me and on so many other students of guitar playing.

I was 12 when I fell in love with his playing on Ramblin Man. God I love that sound!

I love you Dickie. Rest in peace sir.

RIP, thank you for all the memories!! Bill Buckhead

RIP Dickey! Like Bill Graham said at the closing of the Fillmore East : “The finest band in the land!”

Thank you Dickey for your distinctive part in the Allman sound and musical family. You are misssed. RIP. :(

Man I’ve been listening to them a bunch recently thinking about him still being around. RIP Dickey

Mr Betts is a living legend and a great musician.

Ramble no more - Rest in peace , Mr. Betts.

All I can think about is how they all worked together to make the music!!! Dickie was the glue that held it all together!! I will definitely be jamming out today more than normal!!

ABB was my first concert in 72 Berkeley ca..that was all it took to be a life long fan!😊

@cdog9559

13 күн бұрын

Gaelic Park 1972 ! (The MSG NYC in 1973) Classic daze they were

God speed you are one of the greatest ever to grace the stage. You will forever be in our hearts 💕.

It was a privilege growning up in the back of my familys truck listening to his music

RIP my friend, You are one of the BEST. THANK YOU Dickey

A legacy of amazing music that brings joy to the hearts of humans...what a great gift he gave us that lives on.

Maybe the best American band ever !!

@SouthernRocker

13 күн бұрын

Without a doubt...

DICKEY,THE ALLMANS, LOVE YOU ALL ,YOURSELF LOVE YOU RIP PLEASE 😢😢

RIP Dickey.... you were a big influence on my playing.

I have seen many a band in concert. The Allman Brothers were the best. Their sound was so clean and tight. It just doesn't get any better than them.

Dickey Betts is the heart, soul, and beat of The Allman Bros. RIP Mr. Betts. p.s. you can definitely tell that Ol Dickey did his share of "party favors" You can see it and hear it. Sadly, I know from experience

I named my youngin jessica after them. We danced to it all her life but when we danced at her wedding, still makes me cry

1 of the Old Guard greats of my generation- genius & humility on display here. They don’t make em like that no more, sadly.

He was a pioneer of Southern Rock and a very great guitarist 🎸🎵. May he rest in peace 🙏🙏.

Very sad to hear, what a great guitarist. Saw the Allman Brothers back in the Seventies when the "Eat A Peach" album was released.... Great music, great memories.

RIP Dickey. Grew up with your music.

I play guitars, have for a long time. The most beautiful guitar ever recorded was this man on Melissa, hands down, no contest

RIP..to the original ramblin man...

I learnt country phrasing by copping the licks on Ramblin Man….DB, you were a legend!

It's sad seeing all my favorite musicians leaving the world. The Allman brothers are one of my favorites. R.I.P Mr Betts.

Respect . Legend.

Miss you Dickey. Great memories of you playing with Great Southern at the Brandywine club!!!

Great interview with the great Dickey Betts. R.I.P.

legend

Thank you Dickey you will be missed by me!

Legend

as a kid (16) I went to a concert at the Filmore East 1969 to see Steppenwolf play, we were blown away by this new band that played before the main act got on stage. They were excited about their first album coming out in a couple of months. Once Steppenwolf finished their set the audience kept yelling for that new band to come back on stage. Great memory, Dicky I'll never forget that night and that concert, two years before the Live at the Filmore East Album. Only one original brother still alive.

I remember being 10 years old and hearing Rambling man..I knew then I was going to learn how to play guitar. Dickie was my inspiration from the beginning, Thank you Dicky .I love you man.

Very sad for this loss. Jaimoe is the last man standing. God Bless Dickie and the Allman Bros. Band.