Musicians pay tribute to Allman Brothers guitarist Dickey Betts after demise at 80
Well-known followers react to the demise of Allman Brothers singer, songwriter and guitarist Dickey Betts, who died at 80.
“Dickey wrote quintessential Brothers songs together with “Blue Sky,” “Rambling Man,” “Jessica,” “in Reminiscence of Elizabeth Reed” and plenty of others. His extraordinary guitar enjoying alongside guitarist Duane Allman created a singular twin guitar signature sound that grew to become the signature sound of the style often called Southern Rock. He was passionate in life, be it music, songwriting, fishing, looking, boating, golf, karate or boxing. Dickey was all in on and excelled at something that caught his consideration. Betts joins his brothers, Duane Allman, Berry Oakley, Butch Vehicles and Gregg Allman, in addition to ABB crew members Twiggs Lyndon, Joe Dan Petty, Purple Canine, Kim Payne and Mike Callahan in that previous Winnebago within the sky touring the world taking their music to all who will hear.” — Allman Brothers Band on X.
“My first live performance was Dickey Betts at Coleman’s in Rome, New York in 1983. Blew my thoughts and made me desire a Les Paul.” — guitarist Joe Bonamassa on X.
“The reminiscences hit me arduous this morning after studying of his passing. The monuments that he helped to create for southern rock won’t ever be replicated. From the start, earlier than attaining unimaginable success, he was a person that stood robust by himself. The issues that matter essentially the most to musicians had been issues Dickey already considered. His God-given power wouldn’t permit for failure in music or in life. Might the world always remember this gentleman.” — Doug Grey, lead singer of The Marshall Tucker Band on X.
“RIP Dickey Betts. My pops used to see him stay within the early 70’s. Then I bought to take pleasure in him stay within the 90’s at Lakewood Amphitheater on so many events. Great songwriter and phenomenal improviser. Thanks for the reminiscences.” — guitarist Jason “JJ Boogie” Reichert of Arrested Improvement on X.
“Uncle Dickey believed in me, pushed me, took me on the highway many occasions, took care of me, he and his household at all times appeared out for me. Betts and Oakley’s have at all times been shut. My father wouldn’t be a part of Duane’s band with out Dickey!! And in 1989 uncle Dickey stepped up and (confirmed) me the best way, my household historical past, his deep connection to my father, all about ABB and what my father meant to the band. I owe a lot to Dickey and his household. If not for him, I don’t suppose I might be a touring musician. The cat within the hat won’t ever be forgotten, and can at all times be honored not just for the great life he lived, however the great music he has left behind for all of us to share and keep in mind.” — bassist Berry Duane Oakley, son of Allman Brothers bassist Berry Oakley, on Fb.
