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Dickey Betts

Bio: Forrest Richard Betts (born December 12, 1943), known as Dickey Betts, was an American guitarist, singer, songwriter, and composer best known as a founding member of The Allman Brothers Band. Recognized as one of the greatest rock guitar players of all time, he had early on in his career one of rock's finest guitar partnerships with Duane Allman, introducing melodic twin guitar harmony and counterpoint which "rewrote the rules for how two rock guitarists can work together, completely scrapping the traditional rhythm/lead roles to stand toe to toe"
Born: Sun, Dec 12 1943
Birthplace: West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.

Death: Thu, Apr 18 2024
Dickey Betts is 80 years old
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Poster of Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man
Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man
Dickey Betts was
76 in Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man
as 'Self'.
Fri, Nov 06 2020
Poster of The Dickey Betts Band: Ramblin' Live at the St. George Theater
The Dickey Betts Band: Ramblin' Live at the St. George Theater
Dickey Betts was
75 in The Dickey Betts Band: Ramblin' Live at the St. George Theater
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Jul 26 2019
Poster of The Allman Brothers Band - The 1971 Fillmore East Recordings
The Allman Brothers Band - The 1971 Fillmore East Recordings
Dickey Betts was
70 in The Allman Brothers Band - The 1971 Fillmore East Recordings
as 'Guitar'.
Tue, Sep 23 2014
Poster of Dickey Betts & Great Southern: Back Where It All Begins Live At The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
Dickey Betts & Great Southern: Back Where It All Begins Live At The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
Dickey Betts was
61 in Dickey Betts & Great Southern: Back Where It All Begins Live At The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
as 'Leadguitar'.
Tue, Sep 20 2005
Poster of The Allman Brothers Band: Brothers of the Road
The Allman Brothers Band: Brothers of the Road
Dickey Betts was
55 in The Allman Brothers Band: Brothers of the Road
as 'Self - Guitar & Vocals'.
Tue, Dec 29 1998
Poster of The Allman Brothers Band: Live at Great Woods
The Allman Brothers Band: Live at Great Woods
Dickey Betts was
47 in The Allman Brothers Band: Live at Great Woods
as 'Lead Guitar & Vocals'.
Fri, Sep 06 1991
Poster of The Allman Brothers Band Live At University Of Florida Bandshell 1982
The Allman Brothers Band Live At University Of Florida Bandshell 1982
Dickey Betts was
38 in The Allman Brothers Band Live At University Of Florida Bandshell 1982
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jan 16 1982
Poster of Dickey Betts & Great Southern: Rockpalast
Dickey Betts & Great Southern: Rockpalast
Dickey Betts was
34 in Dickey Betts & Great Southern: Rockpalast
Sat, Mar 04 1978
Poster of Cockfighter
Cockfighter
Dickey Betts was
30 in Cockfighter
as 'Cigarette mask (uncredited)'.
Thu, Aug 01 1974

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