Dickey Betts, Allman Brothers Band co-founder and legendary guitarist, dies at 80

Source Chicago Sun-Times
Original Load Date April 18, 2024, 5:01 p.m.
Last Updated April 18, 2024, 5:01 p.m.
Original URL https://chicago.suntimes.com/music/2024/04/18/dickey-betts-dies-allman-brothers-band-co-founder-legendary-guitarist-dies-at-80-obituary

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Dickie Betts, who died Thursday at age 80, really was born a ramblin’ man. He left home at 16 to join the circus and became a renowned guitarist touring the world with the Allman Brothers Band. He wrote the group’s biggest hit, “Ramblin’ Man,” and remained on the road until he reached the Rock &amp...