Precisely. We are so fortunate to see him evolve beyond the early 70s.
@rockhead69 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the treat, my man... I'm a big Dickey Betts fan.
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
My pleasure. Always happy to play some Dickey Betts - one of my favorites. Thanks for watching!
@SyntagmaStation2 жыл бұрын
I have always preferred Dickie’s playing over Duane’s. They had similar styles but I loved his repetitive licks and that clean middle position LP tone. He played so fluently the notes just blended together. Brothers and Sisters was also my intro to the Allman Bros.
@MarkZabel2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment! While I don't share your preference, I understand it. Both were unique players with phenomenal emotive abilities.
@davidrice33372 жыл бұрын
you have got to be the only one
@gavinfoster91182 жыл бұрын
@@davidrice3337 No lm another massive Betts fan
@dodger9162 жыл бұрын
Dickie is wonderful in his own right, having written some iconic tunes. His energy really carried the band and the music during an incredibly difficult time while Gregg was a basket case after his brother's tragic and untimely death. But IMO, there would be no Dickie without Duane. While there were many talented southern rock guitar players, IMO, none of them came close to Duane's genius. He was ~ three weeks short of his 25th birthday when he died in 1971; an incredible musical accomplishment for such a young person who had been playing guitar for about 10 years! So I must respectfully disagree with your opinion. There are countless excellent guitarists, but Duane was a special musical talent, a rare innovator. IMO, it was Duane's concept and energy the put the Allmans on the map; Dickie helped continue their popularity with solid songs and playing.
@f3uibeghardt522 Жыл бұрын
I don't think I've ever heard Betts play middle position. It's always rhythm position. And I agree, Dickey was a much more melodic player and musician than Duane was, but Duane was a sultry, stinging player. I think "Get Back" is one of his most quintessential encapsulations of his style.
@scotttrezak6742 жыл бұрын
First time I ever heard the Allmans was "Ramblin Man" on the AM radio when I was a kid in the 70's. I thought those sweet solos of Dickie's were the best guitar I'd ever heard. They are still in my top 10
@MarkZabel2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, the only real hit they ever had and with good reason! Dickie's song, Dickie's play. Great stuff!
@slowfinger22 жыл бұрын
Lots don't know. The first short solo is played by Les Dudek. Album credits. He was one of the guys who stood in for Duane after his passing.
@conradgroves81092 жыл бұрын
@@MarkZabel Don't forget he won a grammy for his composition of the song Jessica in 1995, 30 years after he composed it!
@huhguy52 жыл бұрын
Nice. Les Dudek did the Ramblin Man solo on the recording.
@MarkZabel2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@riblanc8 ай бұрын
May God bless Dickey's soul. Great vid! Cheers!
@MarkZabel8 ай бұрын
Thank you kindly
@greenman76128 ай бұрын
Great video which I found this day after Dickey died. The Brothers music has brought untold joy to my life! I went to over a 100 concerts put on by various members of the band. Just incredible emotion! Rest in eternity Dickey Betts! By the way, your playing at the end of the video was amazing! Loved it.
@MarkZabel8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! RIP Dickey. Jamming in the sky with (almost) all the "brothers".
@edge12892 жыл бұрын
Few players can move me, really only a handful. I’ve seen Dickey and the ABB live more times than I care to count, and each time I’ve seen them, Dickey took me places not many players can. After Dickey was let go, I saw him at a show at the Stone Pony in Asbury Park NJ. After the show, he was signing autographs at his bus, so I grabbed a Strat I had in my car and took it over to him. When I met him he signed the Strat, I then thanked him for all the beautiful music he gave us, he was sitting on the steps of the bus at that time, when I thanked him, he stood up and gave me a hug and thanked me for being at the show. Dickey has a reputation of being a curmudgeon at times, I found him to be most gracious. Nice job with the video Mark, you nailed Dickey’s sound! Btw, everyone talks about Duane’s work on the Fillmore album, Dickey was on fire when that was recorded, “You Don’t Love Me” is a prime example of some of the finest guitar work recorded live ever. Thanks for this Mark! PS: did you have a chance to check out Alvin Lee’s outro solo on Bluest Blues, I’m wondering what your take is.
@MarkZabel2 жыл бұрын
Wow, what an amazing comment!! Such a great story to tell of the man. I've heard Andy Aledort tell some funny, but also touching "Dickie stories" too. I think it shows that reputations, even if earned, are not always real. Letting people know we care, and of course the act of caring itself, is such an important part of being human. I think you rose to that occasion my friend and Dickie saw it. BTW, totally agree with you on "You Don't Love Me". Duane is my all-time favorite, but Dickie is *WAY* up there too. Both at once is just mindblowingly good. Add the rest of the band with Gregg's penchant for writing wistful songs that still drive and you've got something that only came along once. Thanks for the kind words about my sound as well. I'm only imitating the master here. So to any extent that I sound good it's due to Dickie doing it in the first place! Yes, I listened to Bluest Blues! Loved it. Much more to my taste than "I'm Going Home" actually. Alvin's singing is good in it too, as is the slide solo. That solo at the end is great how it builds and builds. Thanks for turning me on to it!!
@edge12892 жыл бұрын
@@MarkZabel you’re very welcome Sir! Bluest is more to my taste also. Harrison’s slide solo is very tasty, not over done and fits the song perfectly. Again Mark, thanks for this channel, I thoroughly enjoy it!
@bigjohnson74152 жыл бұрын
@@edge1289 The work Dickie did with Warren Hanes in the late 80's to me was the apex of dual, complementary lead work by 2 master's that I've ever heard, live or otherwise.
@oceancrosby45782 жыл бұрын
I can tell you what I think about the "outro", on the "Bluest Blues" Alvin Lee is and was super underrated. His guitar playing the tone was special he was a little weak on vocals, maybe it was ego, but on the strings he was at the top of the game. I love his sound as a kid I grew up on Alvin Lee, ha... I'm still a kid, but I play guitar, dad told me Alvin Lee inspired him to learn guitar, and yep dad has inspired me to play guitar.
@edge12892 жыл бұрын
@@bigjohnson7415 agreed, as I said above, I’ve seen them more times than I care to count. Have you seen any of the shows with Jackie Pearson? Awesome player!
@harryfarber64352 жыл бұрын
One of my all time favorite albums is “Highway Call “ that dobro sound takes me back to a better time every time that I hear it to this day
@jeddyhi2 жыл бұрын
You knocked that out of the park my friend. You got Dickey down pat.
@MarkZabel2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
@DavidSmith-ss1cg2 жыл бұрын
Duane said, "Watch out for Dickie Betts!" He's not just smooth - he's full of fire, too! Listen to his sensational lead break on "Trouble No More" from the "Live At the Fillmore East" album.
@halbertking26832 жыл бұрын
Pittsburgh , Pa . October 15 , 1971 , Syria Mosque . The Allman Brothers Band . What a monumental nite .
@matts8657 Жыл бұрын
YES! Thank you for showcasing Dickey!! His blues, bluegrass and Western swing styles are amazing! Not to mention his singing and songwriting. Saw the ABB in the 90’s a couple of times. Greggs voice was blown out one night so It turned into the Dickey Betts show! So amazing and an unforgettable night!
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
Wow, that's a great story! Love Dickey's playing and writing.
@mt-nv4jd2 жыл бұрын
I drove from Dallas, TX to the 1971 Atlanta Rock Festival, mainly to see ABB.
@MrSmiley19644 ай бұрын
I can only guess that my computer got sick of listening to me stumbling over these lines. I never said a word, but here you are #1 on my feed, answering all of those scale and harmony questions that have been keeping me, and my wife, up at night. SUBSCRIBED!!!!
@MarkZabel4 ай бұрын
Ha ha! That's great. It's not me, I swear!!
@tunesarms2586 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Wicked solo 🎸
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@seanswinton62422 жыл бұрын
I'm a saxophone player but I love the guitar. I've learned other instruments but the guitar is my nemesis. I can't play it to save my life. Maybe chords, but lead lines are not happening. Out of frustration I began to play saxophone along the records of the solos I love. This song translates so well and it also helped improve my breathing for playing. Just brilliant.
@dodger916 Жыл бұрын
I read the liner notes to my CD of Miles Davis's "Kind of Blue", and a large part of the writing was about Duane Allman! Obviously it was to a later version of the Miles Davis classic record, but I was surprised at the references to Duane.
@davidlawrence5 Жыл бұрын
It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing and Betts has it in spades. Mix that with Duane's Coricidin craziness and it's lightening in a bottle. ( unintentional bad pun) I just found your site today and I like the subject & simple breakdowns so I subbed. Thanks for taking the time to do this.
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and for the sub.
@frankortega42802 жыл бұрын
Mark, you really nailed his style perfectly. I was a big fan of the Allman Brothers Band and I always preferred Dickie’s “countrified” style more than Duane’s bluesy style. It was his songs which attracted me to the band. Thanks for the lesson Mark.
@MarkZabel2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Frank!
@lnhislmage Жыл бұрын
Absolutely! I would go so far as to say that Blue Sky may be the most beautiful song ever written! When I first heard that song I couldn’t get enough and although I don’t play it 50 times in a row anymore I will still play it twice!
@benbeard34714 ай бұрын
Dickie gave them their iconic sound and melodic signature
@stevenorwood61642 жыл бұрын
I hope someone knows this and can answer my question. About 50 years ago I was present for a Johnny Russell concert. He brought a guitar picker with him he called the "wild man." He introduced him by name and I think it was Dickey Betts. He had a string bender mounted on the strings above the nut. A rod ran down the neck of the guitar parallel to the big E string. He used his thumb to push the rod and he got some wild sounds from his guitar. He was a show all to himself with that guitar. I have searched YT but I haven't found anything. Any body ever seen or heard of this guitar man? Thanks.
@donaldbutcher1260 Жыл бұрын
I used to see them at a local club in Jacksonville FL in 1969 before they were known outside of the S.E. and it was obvious that they were a very special group of musicians. 😊
@tommcnally36462 жыл бұрын
Dickey was unique among the blues rock guitarists of this era, I saw him several times with ABB and solo, always great live, it
@jayg35592 жыл бұрын
Nice job on the solo. Dickie Betts sound can be recognized after just a couple notes. I love his style .
@MarkZabel2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jay!
@michaelantoniotti27382 жыл бұрын
With you, Mark. Dickey had to raise the bar when Duane passed and I believe made a commitment to take the band to great heights. Gregg signed up and really was a great partner, and together they were able to complete their mission together with Duane smiling over them. Eat a Peach put the icing on the cake for both of them.
@MarkZabel2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Michael. Very well put.
@michaelantoniotti27382 жыл бұрын
@@MarkZabel like you, he is my favorite of them all. I love swing, country and Django.....in that order. Dickey is so tuned into swing that he got in my blood early. I'm a Jersey musician with swing/southern roots due to my love of this guy. One of a kind and the biggest influence on me in my musical journey.
@MarkZabel2 жыл бұрын
@@michaelantoniotti2738 Fantastic!
@FreeTheRocks2 жыл бұрын
Dickie was The Allman Brothers. The Toler brothers were awesome too.
@JohnA0002 жыл бұрын
Wow that was some of the best four and half minutes I have ever had. eye opening. Thanks.
@MarkZabel2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much John! Glad you found it helpful!
@anthonyrothwellsingletary587 Жыл бұрын
Great
@sjp82012 жыл бұрын
Totally agree that's Betts had a great/unique sound. Thanks for the video! Always wanted to learn his style.
@MarkZabel2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it brother!
@mbrownie222 жыл бұрын
Love Dickeys melodic solos
@MarkZabel2 жыл бұрын
Me too!!
@gavinfoster91182 жыл бұрын
Well done Mark A great presentation! Unfortunately Dickie doesnt get enough recognition for his wonderful melodies. To me he was the ultimate player in the Allmans l too fell in love with the iconic album Brothers and Sisters particularly Jessica and Ramblin man.A great example of Southern country rock.
@MarkZabel2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Gavin! The ABB during their peak years produced some of the best music there is. Both Dickie and Duane had a major part in that!
@edgarcia94382 жыл бұрын
Dickie Betts one of the most awesome guitarist that ever played
@MarkZabel2 жыл бұрын
No doubt.
@christianhebditch8 ай бұрын
Bro amazing once again! The first video I ever watched you on was your incredible lesson on the Knack solo for My Sharona. I immediately had to click on,and subscribe. Just watching the expression’s on you’re face and seeing the joy in you’re eyes as you teach us these jaw dropping solo’s and licks! I can’t personally thank you enough! Another favorite was your solo on Love Gun. Thank you for your awesome teaching style! Always a huge fan Christian.
@ourlifeinwyoming4654 Жыл бұрын
You nailed this. I tripped over this / stumbled upon it a few decades ago long before I even knew what notes I was playing. It just felt natural and it flowed. Thanks for showing the flexibility of his style. His free spirit shines thru his picking.
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
Rock on!
@atteljas2 жыл бұрын
This was very nice! Thank you for paying respect to Dickie.
@MarkZabel2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@137NorthAve2 жыл бұрын
Like you, Brothers and Sisters was the Allman's album that really resonated with me. It was the upbeat groove of Jessica that won me over my first year out of high school. I was stationed in South Korea so it always reminds me of those days and the good times we had.
@MarkZabel2 жыл бұрын
"Jessica" has remained a favorite of mine as well. Great memories!
@3653-w2s2 ай бұрын
You're so good at that. I've been playing a bit since I was 13, and im pushing 70 now. Life gets in the way, but you have a knack for lighthearted instruction. It's something I've always aspired to, and, arthritis notwithstanding, I'm going to try this. Even if I don't get it completely down right away, I know I have learned more than I have so far. Really late to the party, but thanks
@MarkZabel2 ай бұрын
Wow, thanks! I appreciate it. Whatever you do, have fun with it!
@TommySG13 ай бұрын
Hey Mark, I realize this tasty nugget of Dickey Betts solo ideas is over two years old but I just wanted to tell you I appreciate it. I've been working on a bunch of Allman Brothers classics so this obviously popped up in my feeds thanks to you :)
@MarkZabel3 ай бұрын
Thanks Tommy!
@jimc66872 жыл бұрын
Great short but distinct capsule into this oft somewhat under rated fantastic musician and guitarist, M.Z.! Like you........I really came into Allmanland with the 'Brothers & Sisters' album (I believe it is Butch Truck's son on the cover as I recall) and was hooked by Dickie's style! I believe every serious soloing guitarist owes it to themselves to study Bett's unique style if for no other reason than this is proof that we shouldn't just copy other's styles but make our own. You've certainly given a great introduction into doing just that here!! Jim C.
@MarkZabel2 жыл бұрын
Yes, at first I didn't quite grasp that the guy on Jessica wasn't Duane, because I really didn't know the timeline and the motorcycle crash and stuff. (I was 5 when that happened and my parents were not into rock, so I had no idea.) I think a friend corrected me later on that. And *that's* when I heard Filmore East. Duane on "Stormy Monday" still blows me away, but Dickie's play throughout is amazing too. All the early ABB albums still hold up very well IMHO. Some of the best stuff out there.
@jimmymundane10842 жыл бұрын
Dickie is the shit. He can also play slide well. People forget that.
@MarkZabel2 жыл бұрын
Yes. His slide is different from Duane though as is to be expected.
@caryheuchert2 жыл бұрын
Nice 👍 lesson! I’ve always enjoyed Dickey’s playing, as well.
@MarkZabel2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!
@johnsee72692 жыл бұрын
THAT, was a good analysis! I always just figured it was pentatonic; opened my eyes s bit. Farther on Up the Road... 🤘
@MarkZabel2 жыл бұрын
Cool! Glad you found it insightful!
@robiandolo2 жыл бұрын
I remember Greg Allman talking about how he and Duane put the Allmans together and Duane said, "we need a lead guitarist", Greg said "what are you?' Duane said, "yeah but this guy is great also". I actually paraphrasing not quoting but you get the point!
@MarkZabel2 жыл бұрын
Love it!
@stingray47808 ай бұрын
Great video! Thank you ! You really described Dickeys style!
@MarkZabel8 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@VixCrush2 жыл бұрын
I've gotten to see them live many times and was backstage a few times but during that period (early 1990s) Dickey was frequently in trouble and he was never around much when I went backstage. I bought a PRS back then after seeing Dickie switch to them from Les Pauls..
@MarkZabel2 жыл бұрын
Wow, super-cool!
@rjjen16962 жыл бұрын
great work thank you - Love the Allmans
@MarkZabel2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@mraggrovator2 жыл бұрын
Another superb lesson demonstrated well.
@MarkZabel2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks!
@questfortruth6652 жыл бұрын
Thank you, my friend, for this epiphany!
@MarkZabel2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! So glad it was helpful to you!
@source4magic2 жыл бұрын
Dickie Betts puts a lot of nature references in his songwriting (Let Nature Sing, Bougainvillea, Blue Skies, etc). I like his guitar picking style too, but his songwriting is a breath of fresh air. Thanks for the video.
@MarkZabel2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure - great observation about nature themes. Never thought of that.
@docwill1842 жыл бұрын
"I'm the famous guitar-player; Dickie is the great guitar-player..." --Dwayne Allman Do you know, the first 'Ramblin Man' solo (good job btw) was played by Les Dudek. That's when Dickie is heard, "Allll riight(!)"
@MarkZabel2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Doc!
@dodger9162 жыл бұрын
Dudek was excellent. I have one of his albums. How do you know Les played that first solo? Do you have a reference? Thanks
@shafersongs7 ай бұрын
Saw him about three or four years ago at Funky biscuit in Boca Raton. He was great. I think he still plays there, he is still working.
@DannyBrooks12 жыл бұрын
Love the way you broke this down!
@MarkZabel2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Danny!
@fivefingerfullprice34032 жыл бұрын
This is so funny, about a month ago I decided I really should focus some jamming/practicing time to major pentatonic but I'd always catch myself throwing in the 4th.
@shafersongs7 ай бұрын
I remember hearing an interview with Duane in which he basically said “ Dickie plays a lot of cool stuff that I get credit for“ and that’s true
@davesikora88262 жыл бұрын
Excellent analysis with perfect examples.
@MarkZabel2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dave!
@rebelyell2105 Жыл бұрын
LOVE YOUR CHANNEL AND YOUR TEACHING . DICKEY BETTS IS ONE OF THE GREATS . AWESOME VIDEO SIR .
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@taylor12elementvb2 жыл бұрын
Mark. As usual, another really insightful and useful vid. So glad I came across your channel. Cheers from Canada.
@MarkZabel2 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@8MinuteAxe2 жыл бұрын
Hey Mark. I know this is blasphemy but I've always thought Dickie had more creative lines. Frankie Lombardi played drums in one of my old cover bands in CT. Frankie was Dickie's guitar tech with the Allman Bros and played drums for the Dickie Betts Band. Great drummer and humble guy. He told us some crazy stories about Dickie and the Bros. One being that when Dickie was finally fired from the ABB the news came via fax. Anyway, great job as always on the video. -Mark
@MarkZabel2 жыл бұрын
Hey Man!! Great comment, though I don't agree with you if you're talking about Duane in the creativity department. No matter though, as both were the real deal, so it's personal preference - not blasphemy! LOL! Geez! Getting fired by FAX? That's kind of sh*%%&. I imagine that must have been tough. Makes for a good story though. Thanks for sharing!
@randalclarke54872 жыл бұрын
I agree with you 8 Minute...nothing against Duane, I just always preferred Dickeys playing overall
@baroqueguitarist56732 жыл бұрын
I also would agree. Duane might have been more expressive with his slide playing but strictly melody and writing wise Dicky was definitely better. Also those harmonies I can just tell Dicky had a big part in writing both parts. Dicky has a melodic style that sounds like nobody else. One of my favorite Allman Brothers lineups is with Jack Pearson and Dicky Betts. Jack Pearson is another brilliant guitarist that goes under the radar because of the huge amount of talented guitarists who played in the allman brothers over the years.
@MAGAMANPATRIOT2 жыл бұрын
I hate to tell y'all where you gonna go when you die !!
@IsaacVeronneauFamily2 жыл бұрын
I don’t that’s at all blasphemous. IMO Dickie Betts was easily as great as Duane. Love them both.
@glenkepic32082 жыл бұрын
oh MAN,,,,without FE, Black Sabbath and Mountain Climbing, who know.s Always wanted to play guitar. Reunion band bit in '05 was great. Tune on the set was Ramblin' Man, harmony and the LD lead my band mate. Slayed it. Now, Jessica shows almost every time i pick up a guitar. As much as i loved Duane's playing, Dickie was so important. 'Can't Lose What You Never Had" ;) Love this solo.
@brentgilbert42082 жыл бұрын
Hey Mark! I’ve watched a bunch of your videos, and they’re ALL great, but for me, this one is your best!!! I am going to really study what you showed. Dickie Betts: KILLER guitarist!
@MarkZabel2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a bunch Brent! Glad you enjoyed this one!
@raiderjohnthemadbomber8666 Жыл бұрын
After Duane's untimely and sad passing they subbed Chris Haynes and Derek Trucks (nephew of the drummer). You can always tell Derek's licks as he has a signature rake.
@TheRealSandleford Жыл бұрын
did not know about hexatonic but fun, I can see it being named how it was. So just add the fourth to the major penta scale. Another note: raising 3rd to fourth makes it a C maj penta and kind of has that effect on the G chord, sounding very ramblin manish. Had another idea making a pentatonic thats exotic harmonic minor is just a raised 5th so just raising the 5th is a bit interesting.
@MikeBrando4732 жыл бұрын
Nicely done, Mark. Very enjoyable. Great playing!
@MarkZabel2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike! Glad you enjoyed it!
@ricmcguire81352 жыл бұрын
Great lesson! Looking at these comments, I'll never understand why people always have to say "this guitar player is BETTER than that guitar player". Dickie isn't trying to be Duane. Sports are a "competition". Music is not. The beauty of music is that we all approach it in our own way. Some people can actually enjoy Dickie's playing without "voting" on who is "better". One of the many things that made ABB such a GREAT band is the fact that Duane & Dickie had completely different styles, and that's actually ok.
@MarkZabel2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ric! Yeah, I'm not sure, but I think it's a fairly common thing to compare people and ultimately seek to rank somehow. I love both Duane and Dickie and agree that their differences made their sum greater in the ABB music. I have my tastes and preferences though for sure. Not only here, but in jazz, R&B, classical and so forth. And you know, even in sports it's tough because there exist plenty of different ways of looking at a rank. Was Pele better than Maradona? Mays better than Ruth? Brady better than Montana? Chamberlain better than Jordan? People still debate these things even though there are fairly objective measures to use. I think it's fun to contrast their styles, but both Dickie and Duane brought unique gifts to the table. Thanks for your comment!
@Dan-zq5wt2 жыл бұрын
Great video, Mark! I love Dickie Betts. I think he’s a great player to study and learn licks because his melodies add a uniquely major scale, upbeat feel to rock that fit really well alongside the Page, Clapton, Angus rock blues licks that we all absorb naturally over decades of listening. I can’t think of anyone else in rock who plays like him? Maybe Jerry Garcia kind of?
@maxpuppy962 жыл бұрын
Dickey had a bluegrass style, it's how he was raised, his dad being a fiddle player.
@MarkZabel2 жыл бұрын
Yes, that shuffle is exactly that - a shuffle you'd hear in a fiddle tune. That's my background too.
@plmusique56602 жыл бұрын
Hello; Good job really. we can feel that you really like Dickie Betts!! Beside your demo shows you as a very nice person. it gives the envy to meet and jam. Cheers from France
@MarkZabel2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@jimhamlin64752 жыл бұрын
That was great,thanks
@MarkZabel2 жыл бұрын
Sure thing. Thanks for watching!
@rayross9972 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark, Dickie is an awesome player. I wonder if you realise just how many people who have helped?
@MarkZabel2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ray!! Really appreciate it.
@dougreed98432 жыл бұрын
I have been in search of this kind of break down, I too have loved Dicky Betts style and sometimes while playing along with the song find the groove, Blue Sky is the song that got me the most, that I have worked the hardest on to get Dicky playinh style. The intro and lead while they were in Germany I believe to be one of the best leads ever played, like his prime. There is another guy who played with them when for a short time can't remember his name, he is a jazz guy wore a French burea hat and coveralls. He played a strat, dqmb wish I could remember, he actually pushed Dicky on stage to pull out his best, Dicky stated the guy was a better quitarest, but I believe he challenged Dicky to new heights within his style, to me yes the guy was great but he was a jazz player, that new how to lead that style over lay, he would do Duane's part, Dicky had been Duanes partner together created the essence of the entire sound as a team that is the sound of the Allman. Brothers Band, like Warren Hains learned all the Duane leads, took time but was actually truly in the original spirit and sound of the original sound, the jazz guy was a great alteration similar in spirit but Warren was on the money as he improved had the groove to my ear at least.
@MarkZabel2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment! Lots to unpack there. Glad you enjoyed this video.
@michaelbiehl9627 Жыл бұрын
That was Jack Pearson, a great guitar player.
@JimmyH10202 жыл бұрын
Awesome Mark!
@MarkZabel2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@mattsymons8103 Жыл бұрын
Awesome lesson for everyone
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@mattsymons8103 Жыл бұрын
Awesome lesson for everyone, have a great day
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@charlygoehring61552 жыл бұрын
WOW, I'm hooked!
@MarkZabel2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Glad you liked it.
@Baltihunter2 жыл бұрын
You’ve got the style bang on 👍🏴🇬🇧
@MarkZabel2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@kencampbell92978 ай бұрын
Awesome
@MarkZabel8 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@TheQakman2 жыл бұрын
Great playin Mark.
@MarkZabel2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@tomf9292Ай бұрын
Great video Mark. Thx
@MarkZabelАй бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@integritytattoolimited8 ай бұрын
Great video.
@MarkZabel8 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@isveryniceyes2 жыл бұрын
Excellent info dude, thanks! If you haven't heard it yet, the Live At Winterland version of this song was on the super deluxe edition of Brothers and Sisters, and in my opinion has the best live southern rock solos ever taped. I love Duane going off on Blue Sky live as much as the next person, but you could feel the mourning Dickey had (In my opinion) in his bones from losing his friend and bandmate just two years prior.
@MarkZabel2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yeah, Dickey is just amazing. Love Duane equally, but for different reasons.
@krisstieghorst74152 жыл бұрын
Both musicians unique & remarkable player's, huge part of Southern Rock sound, style & pure essence. Great lesson 👍 & livestream today Mark ( I wish that guy who popped in last sec who said he couldn't play as well as us would have said something sooner, I'm lucky to punch this song out using scales😅 Thanks again Mark! That was alot of fun. 🖤 Kris IL 🦋
@MarkZabel2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kris! I missed that guy at the end I guess.
@josephreinhart87125 ай бұрын
I just realized something about Betts, thanks to your breaking it out; You once said that a good lead needs elements of composition, and one good technique was the sax-breath time limit. But Betts broke that rule, in spades! But it didn't sound like a broken rule, not all. But you played the lead as if the doubling back was.... taking that next breath. A breath taken while the swimming is still going on.
@robertmerlino23123 ай бұрын
An episode of " the mod squad" only years later did I know who was playing. Ramblin' man
@michaelmendillo75139 ай бұрын
Dwayne was an excellent slide man,,,,can't take that from him,,,Now Dickey,,,could play a solo for days and never bore you ! Lol ! What a pair of Aces !!! 😂✌️✝️💕🎸🎶💕🎶💕🎶💕
@bonarsmusic012 жыл бұрын
outstanding. as always.
@bonarsmusic012 жыл бұрын
And I too am a huge fan of Dickie Betts sound. He was a co-author in defining modern southern rock. Actually can hear the connection back to guys like Joe Maphis. Real country!
@MarkZabel2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Joe Maphis - there's a name I don't hear often. Even modern shredders could learn a thing or two from him!
@m444ss Жыл бұрын
that was beautiful
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@waynegram89072 жыл бұрын
MARK ZABEL, can you make another video showing more dickie bett HABITS he does using the major pentatonic scale, mixolydian scale, hexatonic scale?
@MarkZabel2 жыл бұрын
Sounds good!
@ThatOtherRaccoon2 жыл бұрын
Crazy because I was introduced to the Allman Brothers through Guitar Hero.
@MarkZabel2 жыл бұрын
Anyway it happens is good.
@duaneulman9915 Жыл бұрын
Thank you !!! 😊
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Thanks for watching!
@gnawbabygnaw Жыл бұрын
Nailed it. Again. Thanks 🤙🤙
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
You bet! Thanks for watching!
@mdhj672 жыл бұрын
This is exactly what I've been looking for. Is there something similar for JJ Cale? I could be wrong but Cale also seems to be using a unique scale.
@MarkZabel2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I don't know about anything out there like this for JJ Cale.
@GratefulSeaDog10 ай бұрын
Quick question, I see this as a G Phrygian fingering at 1:15 instead of Mixo. Can you tell me if I am seeing this wrong please. Great lesson!
@chrisburzenski23172 жыл бұрын
great stuff, thanks!
@MarkZabel2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@rayoll2 жыл бұрын
nicely done
@MarkZabel2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@nosferatu73252 жыл бұрын
I honestly think of Duane and Dickey as equals. Duane was amazing and gets the press but Betts had a style that was unique. Love them both!
@MarkZabel2 жыл бұрын
I think that's right. Love them both!
@gunsnguitars772 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@MarkZabel2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@azcharlie20095 ай бұрын
Do you have any stuff for Toy Caldwell of the Marshal Tucker Band? He an Dickey were the best!
@MarkZabel5 ай бұрын
I did a few Marshall Tucker things on my live streams. Instantly de-monetized, so I avoid doing it. Sorry.
@modularmuse2 жыл бұрын
Dickie tended to use 100W Marshalls where Duane used 50W also, giving Dickie more clean headroom. The 50W would have tended to break up a little more.
@jaypickett35522 жыл бұрын
I saved up and bought a Les Paul because of Dickie. I love many guitar players but none more than Dickie Betts
@MarkZabel2 жыл бұрын
He was really great!
@jaypickett35522 жыл бұрын
@@MarkZabel He sure was. Thank you for the kind response , Mark. I’m always glad to subscribe to the KZbinrs that acknowledge their supporters. Great channel, my friend!
@MarkZabel2 жыл бұрын
@@jaypickett3552 thank you so much Jay!
@DavidLarew2 жыл бұрын
nice pickin' thanks
@MarkZabel2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@wadeweatherby62438 ай бұрын
I prefer Duane myself but Dickey is a legend as well. I treat the Allman brother with and without Duane as two different bands in a way. I like both but when I need early Allman brothers that’s all that I can listen to.
@MarkZabel8 ай бұрын
Same. Songs like their Fillmore version of "One Way Out" only work with both Dickey and Duane, and of course Gregg's voice too along with the rest of the band. Playing tightly but remaining loose. No one did it better. IMHO no one did it as well.