Forrest Richard "Dickie" Betts, one of the founding members of the legendary southern rock band "The Allman Brothers" passed away today, April 18, 2024 at age 80 after a battle with cancer and COPD. Betts, along with Duane and Gregg Allman, and Berry Oakley formed the band in 1969.

Betts and Duane Allman were both lead guitarist's in the band with contrasting styles, Allman's being a more bluesy, slide guitar versus Betts more country style of playing, as evidenced by some of the bands biggest hits which were written by Betts. After Duane Allman died in 1971, Betts was the lone guitarist in the band. The subsequent years were marked by two breakups and reunions, with Warren Haynes joining the band in 1989, resulting in the familiar two lead guitar sound that the original band was famous for. The late 90's saw more turmoil between band members, and Betts left the band for good in 2000.

Three of Betts most well known songs below.

Blue Sky - written by and lead vocals by Dickie Betts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSMubgZoL58

Rambling Man - written by and lead vocals by Dickie Betts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wa4DCp6cl2U

Jessica - written by Dickie Betts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ToMMcQ3O3Q

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