Dickey Betts

Dickey Betts

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". Following Allman's death in 1971, Betts assumed sole lead guitar duties during the peak of the group's commercial success in the mid-1970s. Betts was the writer and singer on the Allmans' hit single, "Ramblin' Man". He also gained renown for his ability to compose instrumentals, with one appearing on most Allman Brothers albums; the two most known being "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed" and "Jessica". He was inducted with the band into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995 and also won a best rock performance Grammy Award with the band for "Jessica" in 1996. Betts was ranked No. 58 on Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time list in 2003, and #61 on the list published in 2011. Betts departed the Allman Brothers Band in 2000 under acrimonious circumstances and performed and recorded on his own.

  • Title: Dickey Betts
  • Popularity: 0.188
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1943-12-12
  • Place of Birth: West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.
  • Homepage: http://www.dickeybetts.com
  • Also Known As: The Allman Brothers
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Dickey Betts Movies

  • 1978
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    Dickey Betts & Great Southern: Rockpalast

    Dickey Betts & Great Southern: Rockpalast

    1 1978 HD

    Dickey Betts & Southern Rock - Rockpalast 30 Years Of Southern Rock /1978-2008)

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  • 1991
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    The Allman Brothers Band: Live at Great Woods

    The Allman Brothers Band: Live at Great Woods

    4.2 1991 HD

    Recorded in the September of 1991, originally for Japanese TV, The Allman Brothers Band's beloved "Live at Great Woods" showcases the classic...

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  • 2014
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    The Allman Brothers Band - The 1971 Fillmore East Recordings

    The Allman Brothers Band - The 1971 Fillmore East Recordings

    1 2014 HD

    The Allman Brothers Band - Full Concert Recorded Live 1971 - Fillmore East (New York, NY)

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  • 1974
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    Cockfighter

    Cockfighter

    6 1974 HD

    A man who trains fighting cocks vows to remain silent until one of his birds wins a championship.

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  • 2005
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    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

    1 2005 HD

    As lead guitarist with the legendary ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND, Dickey Betts was one of the main songwriters of such legendary songs as "In Memory of...

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  • 2019
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    The Dickey Betts Band: Ramblin' Live at the St. George Theater

    The Dickey Betts Band: Ramblin' Live at the St. George Theater

    8 2019 HD

    Dickey Betts - Ramblin' Man Live at the St. George Theatre CD and Blu-Ray concert featuring songs spanning his legendary career.

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  • 1982
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    The Allman Brothers Band Live At University Of Florida Bandshell 1982

    The Allman Brothers Band Live At University Of Florida Bandshell 1982

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    The Allman Brothers Band’s January 16, 1982 performance on the campus of the University Of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. The 1982 lineup by...

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  • 1998
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    The Allman Brothers Band: Brothers of the Road

    The Allman Brothers Band: Brothers of the Road

    4.2 1998 HD

    In these two live concerts, rock's legendary Allman Brothers Band whip up the kind of excitement their fans have loved for years. This pioneering...

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  • 2020
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    Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man

    Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man

    5 2020 HD

    It took his whole life to live and three full years to film Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man. Filmed in four countries with more than 80 interviews from...

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