Dickey Betts & Great Southern @ The Saban Theater, Beverly Hills, CA 8/23/14 (Full Concert)

Magazine's top 100 guitarists of all time, Dickey Betts and his band Great Southern come to Saban Theatre to display their unique bring their hybrid of country, blues, jazz and rock. As a founding member of the legendary Allman Brothers Band, Betts was responsible for such hits as "Ramblin' Man" and the instrumental "Jessica," which won him a Grammy. Known for their amazing live performances, Dickey Betts and Great Southern @ The Saban Theater, Beverly Hills, CA, 8/23/2014
1. High Falls
2. Statesboro Blues
3. Nothing You Can Do
4. You Don't Love Me
5. Blue Sky
6. One Way Out
7. In Memory of Elizabeth Reed
8. No One To Run With
9. Ramblin' Man
10. Jessica

[@MarshallAnderson-if8yx]

This man left this world a better place. An excellent example of a true Southern Gentleman and musician. Thanks for all the great tunes. RIP Mr Betts

[@ArmywomanVet]

RIP Dickie, another great musician gone but his music will still be here for generations and I hope they appreciate it as much as we did during ours. 🎸💔

[@skydog81]

Got to give respect to a man who has an alcohol and drug problem falls down gets up dusts himself off and shows up next time sober and ready to go, he's still hitting the note and after 40 or more yrs. is not playing an oldies show with hired home town musicians ,he`s a surviver and an artist go dickey go !

[@ambassador8524]

I watched that man crush it at the Beacon Theater 12 nights in a row. I would sneak in the rod iron fire escape on side of the venue. I I was 16 years old.

[@jaxsutro4880]

There will NEVER be another Dickey Betts!…Rest In Paradise, LEGEND!❤️❤️❤️

[@jaydaily6751]

Godspeed Dickey. It's been 8 hours and I miss so

[@MrGoogy007]

One of the all time greatest musicians, long live Dickey Betts!!!

[@jackiesmith2801]

RIP, fine soul.

[@danf4616]

DB is 71 here. Amazing. Hope I can just get out of bed at that age!

[@LibrasScraping-xi3df]

Wish I could have watched it love back in the days, RIP Betts

[@jaketorrisi4662]

So cool that him and his son share the stage together

[@AnalogOpher]

The most under rated rock musician in history. He is a god. Only a few now left in the world like him.

[@greghenderson4582]

And the greatest writer or rock instrumentals ever !!!! The are like Beetoveen southern style !!!

[@lloydsetty]

My good friend Kenny Crawley is the drummer on the left. RIP Kenny, miss ya!

[@Robert-p9k]

He made the big time friend!

[@alanconnor4802]

never ever get tired of this 😊 music....

[@robertmiddelthon6246]

These guitar harmony 's live were a spiritual experience! Goose bumps

[@VirtualVisitor999]

Dickey is clearly in the top ten of all time.

[@staminuptime7646]

He is seriously the most underrated of all time and yes definitely belongs in the top 10 no doubt. My biggest influence technically and just musically in general

[@slabbusterrtr7690]

Yes up there with SRV Randy rhoads Allen Collins Gary rossington and a few more

[@kevenrowe2958]

@@slabbusterrtr7690Allen collins is my guitar god

[@mikemoe3107]

RIP Dickey Betts- Jamming with Duane now !

[@MrT5mustang]

NOW that is music.. AND dare it be said... Dickey Betts is back..

[@jaxflfreebird]

Actually that was the final year of Dickey touring, so it was more of an end than a beginning. If you want to see a rebirth start with videos after May of 2000, first with Mark May on the other guitar and then later with Dan Toler. Dickey had a great thing going and then he started letting everyone go. I have to see he lost me after he started letting everyone go. Maybe he was exorcising himself of the demon after his exit from the ABB, or maybe he was just being a prick, or maybe I don't know enough to judge the man. Probably the latter is the best explanation in that I wasn't in the band so what do I know about what was going on and what Dickey was trying to do.

[@charlessmith8759]

What ever happened to the allman brothers band what to that ? What is that but sure ass kicking playing that old Gibson l p gitar in the hand of one of the best gentlemen of the time.

[@frankiebutler2894]

The bass player is so musical--so easy to watch. A pleasure to watch!!!

[@GOTCHNJ1]

Pedro Arevalo

[@TheFratHouse69]

Bad ass bass player

[@ronnie5129]

The opening Song, High Falls, I always Loved this song, I wore it out on the first Vinyl Album I bought, I had to buy another album, ROCK ON MR. BETTS , I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST.. IF IT WAS NOT FOR YOU THE ALLMAN BROS. BAND WOULD HAVE ENDED AFTER DUANE AND BERRY LEFT US.. YOUR PLAYING AND SONGWRITING KEPT THE BAND ALIVE,, COUSIN FIGEL

[@RickMcCargar]

Man, it's great seeing Dickey back out and kicking ass. Hope he has many more years of making music ahead of him.

[@warrendreher9316]

I saw Dickey in 1969 in the original band. I saw him again in 1974 with the Brothers and in 1975 with his Great American Music Band. His sound was pure and bell-like. Perfect, no overdrive at all just clean sound. It was amazing to hear that 57 Goldtop Les Paul ringing like a bell in a Bluegrass context. Vassar Clements and Chuck Leavell were both with him.

[@kvnboudreaux]

I love his tone I always favored it over Duane’s

[@stevekesten2302]

Saw The Great American Music Band -Santa Monica civic auditorium 1975...... Love the music

[@papabobska]

Dickey is a phenomenal musician and composer !!!

[@robertwarner9921]

Happy Birthday Dickey Betts. 71 and still the man.

[@Robert-p9k]

I blew off Great Southern at first I really love this band. Incredible players Especially bass. I think Mr Betts felt free with them and it showed.

[@bradturner3808]

RIP Dickie.

[@paulferranti8536]

I saw Allman Brothers and Great Southern many times, Dickey was as good as anyone…

[@James57AOL]

For all the clean and crisp you all speak of, In the first few minutes of this episode of Dickey and the boys.....The tone he exemplifies is wonderfully pleasing. Its both masterful and a great pleasure to experience in live performance and even for those who place a direct quality to audio excellence by keeping high quality stereo equipment. It feels live in every sense of the word. I can find no erroroneous junk played anytime I hear Dickey play. This is truly what music is all about. I am both in awe and in joyous envy of the quiet master who still plays with the vigor and arrogance of a man who knows no limits to the way the guitar can be mastered.

[@baliscotsurf]

+JED TAYLOR I do say good boy!!

[@James57AOL]

by now he could do it in his sleep I would wonder why we ve not heard a national release from his kin

[@James57AOL]

***** I being to bare this thought. Dune is responsible for many pieces of memoriable lst release songs with others and the filmore years like the beacon years present in video.. ..great music. My point now that there can only be gathering concerts of ex members. Ducky can take great presence at any show he plays at But should push his son off the limb and find the niche nessessary

[@steveallen5833]

As an old-time LOVER of the Allman Bros. Band, and knowing Dickey Betts was a big part of it, I can hardly recognize him, but as soon as he plays guitar, I know it's Dickey Betts, baby !!! Great Band, also !

[@timothywilson1493]

This music is why southern rock was so eagerly embraced in its early days. It was clean honest and always good music by talented ppl!

[@charlessilvestri5112]

HIgh Falls, a tremendous song to enter with, hold on to your seats and take the ride!!!

[@allman8715]

i have been a BIG Dickey fan forvever....first saw the brothers in 1969...they were special......trucks and Haynescvan play BUT i love me some DICKEY..play on player....

[@geetarnut]

allman8715 Yes,, I saw them very up close and personal had front row seat 5 feet away from Duane, in 1970! And during the show, he broke his high_E string, and for the rest of the show, I was looking at it on the floor of the stage, and I was determined to get it,,, and,,, just after their last encor, the roadies ran up on stage to clean up, and I was within arms reach of the string, but asked the roadie if I could have it, and he grinned at me, and shook his head a little, and handed it to me!!! Memories!!!

[@IgnatiusChinaski]

I love Dickey’s playing from the early 70’s but his playing and drinking were just ruining what the Brothers re-started in 89. I was happy to see him booted. I really wish Gregg had explained in greater detail how bad the rift was in his book. I was told by someone who was in the room that Woody almost beat the fuck out of Dickey.

[@peterguitarhowitt268]

Beatiuful music, not only does Dickey look cool he (and his band ) sound amazing ! Thanks for posting this.

[@kvnboudreaux]

I am blown away he is still killing it

[@ireneruthfox]

Got to open for this Band. Dicky is still world class. As a Bassplayer Pedro rocks. Greg & Dicky need to play together again.

[@johnsantacruz7417]

Everybody who cries about poor Dickey Betts....Get over it ! Dickey is still ALIVE and WELL ! He is a great musician who never dies....Thanks DICKEY !

[@Vanasse1]

Until today. RIP, Dickey.

[@johnparsons6750]

Commented positively on this 4 months ago. Listened today and I still think it sounds great and that Dickey's playing that night was imaginative and skillful. Sure you can find some misadventures, but it's live and a one hour plus show. It's still the mother lode. Thanks to the taper, hope it stays up forever.

[@christopherbowman7799]

Holy crap dicky best

[@mikeparsons9598]

2 drummers, 3 guitars, WoW Dickey, keep it going, reminds me of the old days, Liz Reed, - great, . Back in 1970, the first time I heard them, I freaked out, no one had a sound like them.

[@luisalonsoecheverria]

I was at this show, and I can tell you, without a shadow of a doubt, it was absolute perfection. Dickey did not play one single wrong note out of time or anything that night. He was completely on it!!

[@luisalonsoecheverria]

@Dr Rock One of them is his son Duane Betts.

[@jonnis2849]

Great guitar player and composer ! Richard Betts!!

[@James57AOL]

I would be no more pleased than to demand that music come back to the righteous and abundance of this type of stylings. This is music at its most proficient demonstration. When they determined that the great masters of modern music had all died in the previous century. I was in great dismay. Till I remember that those of the allman bros had not all parished. I am glad that Dickey and his son and his band Great Southern had stayed up to the task of giving us music to enjoy.

[@mikeparsons9598]

In Memory of Elizabeth Reed, - Dickey you still got it brother.

[@shamuswinston]

Dickie Betts, and with 2 drummers...gotta love it!

[@jmgmarcus808]

Saw the Allmans in 94 dead center first row in front of Mr. Betts. I had been playing guitar by that time for like 7 years I was 18 and loved the Allman bros. it was fucking awesome saved up to buy those tickets. Was worth every penny. Great to see him still going over 20 years later, he has to be over 70, super human.

[@timhoovermusicman]

same for me a few years later,Dereks first tour and I was front row in front of dickie on a beautiful August night in Oregon at an outside venue.

[@timhoovermusicman]

same for me a few years later,Dereks first tour and I was front row in front of dickie on a beautiful August night in Oregon at an outside venue.

[@timhoovermusicman]

same for me a few years later,Dereks first tour and I was front row in front of dickie on a beautiful August night in Oregon at an outside venue.

[@scottmatheson2390]

I like to remind myself from time to time that this seminal guitar sound this sweet Les Paul on gossamer wings soaring in a Dorian dream is THE Dickey Betts sound. It has been copied millions of times but it all came from one very inspired and gifted man.

[@TheFossie12]

Yknow Scott I've seen your succinct comments around youtube a few times and you always nail it. Thanks - you did it again. I love this guy. And this is life blood R&B - seminal stuff

[@scottmatheson2390]

thanks Karen! love that sweet "life blood R&B"!

[@richardmcduffie9922]

They sound great. So glad to hear it.

[@mikemanne8112]

Dickie Betts, is a amazing guitarist & songwriter, he sounds great as always.

[@midrider335]

May you have a very, very Happy Birthday Dickey! Thank you so much for all the great memories!

[@bones11252]

Long live Dickey RIP

[@iamjmw]

The guy on the left playing the Duane licks is the world famous Andy Aledort. He's the Guitar Editor for Guitar World, and a world renowned guitarist's guitarist. The man can play anything, and with the soul that makes him a world class player and gentleman.

[@als1023]

+iamjmw Thank you for that note, he caught my eye in the first 2 minutes, I thought " who the heck is this dude?" I have never heard his name, much appreciated !

[@bob733333]

iamjmw If hes the guy I saw with Dickey after being dropped from ABB, he is no joke.

[@billyarsenault1970]

Cool. Thx.

[@udoheinrichs3431]

And for those who don't know! Just enter "Andy Aledort" here in KZbin and you will find the best Allman (Betts) Style Tutorials ever and much more!

[@philfrank9226]

Really?

[@racingdan6476]

God Bless Richard Betts and his gold guitar. Duane's favorite guitar player.

[@melissamcburney7329]

I remember hearing Charlie Daniels singing about "Dickie Betts playing that ole red guitar" :)

[@StephenPeeplesSCV]

As an original FLA fan who first heard the original ABB lineup in 1969, and saw them first play on a flatbed parked on the lawn of Miami Beach Convention Center, spring 1970, free, IIRC when they took a break from recording Idlewild South at Criteria just up the street from me, and as someone who has followed Great Southern, Sea Level, the various breakups, the Trucks/Haynes era, and interviewed DB in '76 for a "Rock Around the World" story, I gotta say, Dickey still plays his ass off, even at his age, and after some rough years. Kids, take a lesson from the master. His son Duane has learned well, just needs to loosen up and rip. In time. Great Southern's rhythm section is PFG for soloing over. Now that the Brothers are done, these guys are doing a damn fine job of carrying the torch, and keeping this music alive.

[@dannydine5263]

I met Duane Betts a long time ago when the band he was in was playing my town.He was very shy,humble and very nice guy.I liked him a lot.

[@superfuzzymomma]

News today is that Mr. Betts has decided to retire from performing. 11.23.17 - Thank you, Dickey! - You done real good!

[@screeningmimi]

Good to see Dickey back AND playing with his son Duane - thanks for posting!

[@acrosticox]

1. High Falls 2. Statesboro Blues 13:36 3. Nothing You Can Do 4. You Don't Love Me 5. Blue Sky 6. One Way Out 7. In Memory of Elizabeth Reed 8. No One To Run With 9. Ramblin' Man 10. Jessica

[@nickdingess109]

Acrostico GS

[@Robert-p9k]

Dickiehad NO problem playing dat rhythm. He loved it.

[@drmwm1]

Yes, Dickey has made it back!!

[@jamestomkin8784]

RIP Brother Dickey! Play on!

[@mikeparsons9598]

Glad to see "Dickey back. His awesome sound, even today is un rivaled . His compositions, are so unique , Glad to see you out & about again , Dickey, . Keep playing., and the very best to you. I 've seen you countless times with the Allman Bros.

[@paulm74]

Great band, Dickey is sounding phenomenal.

[@gregorychanin4225]

Great set!!! Kudos to Dickey and the band!!!! (Y) GO ANDY!!!

[@Woodland320]

Dickey last played a show in November of 2014, just a few months after this video was made. That is almost two years ago. I guess he has retired for real. It sure would be nice to see him get out of retirement though.

[@jonathanjordan315]

He’s touring in 2018 and will be at the Peach Music Festival in Scranton in July.

[@yvonnelaurenty6427]

Unfortunately Dickey's unretirement in 2018 was cut short by frightening health problems (a not so bad stroke and then a terrible fall while recuperating that required surgery - all of which he seems to have survived thus far). Perhaps this layoff now may be "all she wrote " for Dickey's stage and touring life. In the past he has said he's an unhappy retiree, and lord knows he put on a lot of weight and aged more rapidly after his first retirement. In any event we should feel blessed in still having him around to send our admiration and well wishes to.

[@paulferranti8536]

RIP Dickey…every music lover loved and respected you….😢

[@mikeblair206]

Dickey has come full circle....thank goodness for those artist whom explore.

[@edwhite7475]

they fucking FIRED him....but he STILL sounds GREAT- and when he solos i can listen to him ALL day .... He who laughs last- Carry on BROTHER DICKEY-

[@berniedreasure6878]

well dickey said so, his attorney said so too...that is a fact

[@nickdingess109]

Ed White

[@nickdingess109]

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[@nickdingess109]

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[@nickdingess109]

Ed White

[@jonnis2849]

and Pedro `s playing WOW!

[@keithdodge2254]

Great show filled with great musianship....and that guitar tone!!!!

[@Mr26Huffy]

Listening to these pieces makes me want to dig out my old vinyl!

[@sionyevans]

AAAHHHWWW DICKEY MY MAN....SO GOOD TO SEE YOU...NICE VIBES BROTHER...MOST UNDER RATED GUITARIST OF ALL TIME IN MY HUMBLE OPINION 🙋🙋🙋😎

[@circlecloud11]

Saw Great Southern around 08-09' and I've seen the allmans several times since the late 80's. Dickey puts on a amazing show. Just as good as when I saw him with the ABB

[@mikeparsons9598]

Jessica !!! Awesome, to hear Dickey play, another Betts, signature song, great!!!

[@ranjanty9302]

I think he should be in the Top 10 guitarist of all time.

[@cheaneysaddles]

This is Really Really Great!

[@gerryquigley1563]

Andy Aledort....wonderful player indeed...Dickeys son....must be a proud son...looking forward to hearing him in the future and keeping this music alive...Dickey to meself has one of the sweetish feels and sound of a Gibson Les Paul alive along with Paul Kossoff who passed away in 76...i can never get enough of this amazing magical creative player...please dont retire

[@jeffreydelallo7311]

Please pray for Dicky for a quick recovery

[@holboroman]

PLEASE PLEASE tour Australia!

[@StephenPeeplesSCV]

Takes balls to OPEN with "High Falls," and they pulled it off. Radio has burned out "Ramblin' Man" so badly, but this extended version sets it ablaze again. The three-guitar thing (Bob Wills, y'all) plus the piano, two drummers (one finesse, one power) and a monster bass player. Dayim. Thanks to the videographer -- not bad. ;)

[@JimDorman]

Very nice video! Thanks so much. Dickey was so fluid on Liz Reed - nice to see that.

[@jobe69]

Dickey Sounding Good Here .. I'm Glad to See That .. I was Dickey's Neighbor for Almost 4 Years .. The Year He was Fired From the ABB ~ He Started a New Band with Mark May then Eventually Re-Formed The Great Southern Band with Dan Toler ~ Had Sarasota Local's like Mike Kach on Keyboards and Twinkle on Vocals .. This was Last Year 2014 I'm Glad He's Playing Better ~ The Last Few Time's I Saw Him .. He Wasn't Into it at All .. Always Loved Dickey's Style ..

[@sitar007]

THE TALL KID IN THE LIGHT SHIRT MATCHING dICKEY NOTE FOR NOTE IS HIS SON

[@timp3035]

Thanks Dickey.. Now RIP...........

[@fms3696]

They sound like The Brothers ..... Love that music ..... (From Spain)

[@SecsSells]

Proud to have shared oysters with Mr. Betts on Florida's west coast.

[@mikeparsons9598]

Dickey's old tone is back, before Warren Haynes, nothing against him, but his tone was too much gain/distortion, and not enough crispiness and definition, like before he joined the reformed Allman Bros in 89 or 90. I prefer the old crisp tone of Dickeys solos, prior to Haynes, Back when Duane was alive, he had a fatter sound, but it wasn't "runny" & fat/thick, with too much distortion like Haynes's tone., but it complemented Dickeys brighter & crisper tone, and Duane was a genius on guitar, too bad he is not around in the flesh on this planet, it would be imaginable. Andy Aledort, is an old timer also, and he is doing a great job. This is so refreshing, sound like the old and great Allman Brothers. Thanks for posting this video. The Allman Bros, are the main reason, I started playing guitar myself, I was so blown away at their sound, back in 1970- fusion, rock, and killer blues, and Dickey's country progressive, influence, wonderful.

[@Rhino1277HotRails]

you are right Mike.

[@Rhino1277HotRails]

I am a huge fan. between you and Stephen Peeples you have pretty much summed it up. I can now just sit back; jam it and appreciate. thanx brothers

[@Marshall_Stacks]

An amateur like OP talking trash about Warren? Get outta here!

[@philfrank9226]

And today 2021 Duane has his own Allman Betts Band. Who likes the band? I think it`s a good idea to keep the old music alive.

[@damienlessard1984]

They’re a good band 👍

[@discotex2236]

It's truly amazing how Dickey Betts is able to create unique instrumentals that capture visions of the south and more AND remain so memorable. Jessica, is used for the British show, Top Gear theme and a great hidden gem is Pegasus.

[@ronnie5129]

DICKEY, PLEASE COME BACK TO DURANGO COLORADO AND PLAY AT THE FORT LEWIS COLLEGE AGAIN, WE MISS YOU, COUSIN FIGEL

[@patstratpicker5889]

Wow-eerie resemblance between the old man and his boy,huh? Especially when Junior started taking the lead around 8:30-that serious and intense, yet slightly spaced look-a bit like staring down the dark road ahead. I love Dickey's music, ever since I first heard the Brothers back at the dawn of the seventies. And this is d@mn near as good, as them Allmans were in their glory days. I guess if we can't have the ABB, Great Southern will be just fine, thank you. Hope DB can carry on the torch for a good while longer. Seeing how we have been losing so many old classic rockers and r&b greats right around that 70-year landmark lately, we're real lucky some of the old masters can carry on at such a high level.I guess it must be something about the blues and country-blues that adds to one's longevity.

[@MichaelHarrington17]

Liz Reed - fresh and awesome as always. DIckey's signature tune that never gets old. Great leads by both Andy and Dickey.

[@arthynes3475]

Good for you Dickey!

[@yguaray]

Wow great quality! I was lucky enough to have seen this band long ago in this town at the Beverly Th. but unfortunately I can't remember when exactly it was. High Falls is one of my favorites. I saw the Allman Bros. play that at the Forum in Inglewood, Ca. in '75. Augy, San Diego

[@stevet6727]

Great to see Dickey can still play when he decides practicing and playing are more important than his well-known demons.

[@johnparsons6750]

The mother lode of DB and the Great Southern

[@nickp6337]

it's good to see dickey off the alcohol and drugs its been awhile since he played like this glad to see it

[@janpankin8909]

doskonały koncert , Dickey niczym wino ,czym starszy tym lepszy :)

[@zzipdrive]

The great Dickey Betts!

[@stevenbeecheymusic]

Blue Sky intro brought a smile to my face

[@geetarnut]

What I'd LOVE to see is Gregg's kids get together, the 3 boys, and his daughter,, and form BRAND-NEW ALLMAN BROTHERS & SISTER BAND!!! ALL 4 OF THEM ARE VERY GOOD PERFORMERS!!! Let's keep our fingers crossed!!!

[@James57AOL]

I picked up that book you speak of here yesterday, and thanks to you I now really want to hear the heart of the book from the efforts of Duane s daughter and the history of the interaction of two very well documented guitarists. My first impression was that dickey sought duane for his session skills and duane sought after dickey because they gelled so well in the mediums of their past efforts. Love of music and appreciation of skill holds more worth in the earlier years, greed or popularity may be the jealously after getting to the top....but its the formative years that hold the key to every great player. Duane s brother Gregg....I d love to sit down with him and listen to the stories of a brothers love...... And of how formative ideas hold the length of a career and the ability to make music as the greatest reward. The rest comes in reward for the kind of dedication that's a mandatory requirement for any popular music musician. especioally in the modern day when music has actually shrunk its popularity base. and the variety of music that is played throughout the world...got very small over the last 50 years, because the masses have become very selective indeed.

[@PointOfLife333]

Pedro On Bass, Mike Kach on keys 🎹 a bunch of hometown (Sarasota, Florida) boys here!! I’ve known these guys for as long as I can remember!!