We've Lost Dickey Betts

[@otisgibbs]

Here's the Dickey Betts/Bob Dylan video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWmuqXaaerileac Here's Greg Martin sharing Dickey/Allman Brothers stories. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3iceJJ7qL-rpK8 Townes Van Zandt once jammed with the Allman Brothers. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpjFhp6bn9SZl7s

[@johnwhite7863]

😢thank you Otis for "the rest of the story". You are truly a lovely man. Dickie is smiling!

[@augustwest9492]

Not only a truly wonderful quote you shared but also the cascading memories. Dickey always lit up a stage ❤

[@SINCITYJIM1]

🎶 "And when it's time for leavin, I hope you understand."

[@cayman597]

Nicely said

[@thegrindstone1806]

Love dickey

[@brianluvs2rv]

Wonderful tribute. We've lost a giant today. RIP, Dickey. Your music lives forever.

[@mitchmatthews6713]

Jessica is still one of the great rock-and-roll instrumentals. Stay safe, Otis.

[@MrPhotodoc]

Lots of women today are named after that song.

[@DH-xm3hc]

Also Melissa ✌️❤️🌼​@@MrPhotodoc

[@thejamnasium6447]

and Liz Reed

[@CelticGal57]

Named after his daughter who, as he said, he saw dancing in a field. ❤😊 3:59

[@danielcombs3207]

I took my son to see Bob Dylan and his great band in Tampa on Feb. 2, 2002. Later part of the show Bob introduced Dickey and they played Rainy Day Woman #12&35. You could hear Dickey’s guitar loud and clear. I told my son about how much of a legend Dickey was. When my son was married in Atlanta in 2019 we took a pilgrimage to Macon went to The Big House and Rosehill Cemetery to pay respects . Returned to Rosehill two years later with my wife and daughters. A wrought iron fence was erected around the enclosure to keep the band protected . I was sad to see that I couldn’t get very close to get a photograph of Gregg’s tombstone and new photos of Duane and Berry’s tombstones. As we turned to leave a small truck appeared and a tall thin black gentleman climbed out and strolled up to us. It was Chank Middleton who I recognized from the many photos of him and Gregg. I stumbled out a greeting and introduced my family. He asked if we would like to go inside the enclosure and take some pictures. I got some photos and had a few taken of Chank and myself. It was a special moment for me meeting him and being there seemed kind of surreal. My family could tell it was special for me. Chank passed on in 2022. I have never forgotten how kind he was to my family and myself. He was a kind southern ❤gentleman. I was honored to see the original Allman Brothers Band twice before Duane and Berry died. They were without a doubt in my humble opinion the finest live band a have ever seen. I was at a 1971 performance in NYC when the band debuted Blue Sky. I hope you are resting in peace Dickey god bless you. That was a beautiful tribute to him, great job Otis.

[@susiefairfield7218]

Wow! What a night Thank You for sharing this story Saw him in WPB in 02

[@danielcombs3207]

@@susiefairfield7218 A close friend of mine sent me some concert information last week about a concert in Asheville called Live Dead and Brothers made up of musicians who played in the Grateful Dead and Allman Brothers. I mentioned that I would have loved to go with him. Unfortunately Asheville was the closest they were to Florida. So you saw Dickey in 02? I wish I could have gone to more concerts during that time but I didn’t always have the time or possibly the money at the time. Now those prices are very reasonable. I can go see a very good jazz concert for $20. here in Tampa. We have a lot of great talent in the Tampa Bay Area.

[@devilsden2283]

Wow, that's a fantastic memory Daniel...wish I had been there with you...

[@teresathomley3703]

Dickey was absolutely the most underrated rock guitarist in the business. He was a stylist- I know a Dickey solo when I hear one. His style was a venerable stew of musics- you hear blues of course, but there's country, jazz, psychedelia....Dickey had all that stuff in his phrases. He was a hell of a songwriter as well- I'm just saying everything Otis said here. I also really dug his singing voice. His voice was very warm, very pleasant- like a singer in your family going a capella at a holiday get together. I've always loved the Allmans- and I listened to them incessantly when I bought my first real guitar as a teen. Dickey is one of the main reasons I am a guitar player. I'm glad he got a lot of years in here on our humble planet. He's an American national treasure. We're all gonna miss you Mr. Betts- be easy and rest easy brother. ☮❤🕉 🍄🍄🍄🍄 🍑🍑🍑🍑

[@danielcombs3207]

@@teresathomley3703 I agree with you he is underrated which is unfortunate . The Allman Brothers wasn’t a one guitar band and Duane obviously loved playing with him. If Dickey Betts hadn’t been in that band they would have broken up in 1971.

[@dr.buzzvonjellar8862]

Beautiful musician. In Memory of Elizabeth Reed is a masterpiece. God rest you Mr. Betts.

[@2ChukBuk]

Yep...In Memory of Elizabeth Reed has it all with Duane and Dickey playing off each other...blues, rock, jazz, it really is a masterpiece. Rest in power, Mr. Betts.

[@gdtrfb2546]

As great a piece of music that has been written. RIP Dickey.

[@philovance1940]

Some of my proudest moments in music was learning and playing ABB music.

[@buckodonnghaile4309]

Listen to Blue Sky live from SUNY Stonybrook 9/19/71. Dickey and Duane playing with more emotion than seems possible. I wonder where it would have went if Duane wasn't gone a month later?

[@davenorman6717]

@philovance1940 Same here. When i first started playing, i said to myself-" if i can learn Little Martha, after that it doesn't matter !"

[@devonfulton1759]

“Richard Betts playin’ on that red guitar” - RIP

[@ElaineWood-f2t]

❤

[@catheryndenton1766]

Exactly. ❤

[@FriendtoAnimals-ol7gr]

The Charlie Daniels band !

[@scottgillespie1482]

“Don’t fly Mr. Bluebird, I’m just walking down the road. Early morning sunshine tells me all I need to know.”

[@greg3030]

And this one hits kinda hard🎸🙂

[@MrPhotodoc]

Where in the world do those words come from? Beautiful.

[@holboroman]

@@greg3030 Wish we could all live by those words and wipe away all this nonsense about WW3.

[@buckodonnghaile4309]

Blue Sky 9/19/71 SUNY Stonybrook with Duane and Dickey is the bee's knees. Just beautiful

[@scottgillespie1482]

Yes, that’s a fantastic recording. Amazing guitar work. Duane and Dickey were hot!

[@phil36135]

The whole world lost one of the best guitarist of all time.I always liked his style from country, rock, bluegrass and everything in between.And ever song that he wrote, the songs I've heard was great to say the least. There will never be another Dickey Betts. He truly made life on this earth better. Prayers for his family and friends, Rest in Heavenly peace. You will be missed but never forgotten.

[@yurolson]

Duane Allman, Barry Oakley, Gregg Allman - Charlie Daniels - members of his band, Lynyrd skynryds band members - I guess the Volunteer Jam must be happening tonight!!!! This is getting harder and harder to take. So much of ours lives - my life - was wrapped around these people. Love falls short to express all that was transmitted from vinyl to us - from the stage to us - from us to them. Thank you Dickie - thank you for talking with me that morning in 1979 at Jakes when you were playing Pine Crest in Shelton. Your girl friend wasn't happy but you smiled and suffered me for a moment as I served you breakfast that day. I asked if I could play guitar with and you said come over the the hotel room. Of course I didn't follow through - and the road moved you on. Time moved us all along our path. Even Al Dimeola shared his moments - you touched us all. Rest in Peace - you are treasured - in our hearts - thank you.

[@richardstones6445]

“If there’s a rock and roll heaven, you know they have a hell of a band.”

[@Gratefulman1965]

R.I.P. Ramblin’ man 12/12/43 to 4/18/2024. Thanks Otis.

[@BlindSquirrelRocks-dv9lc]

Otis, thanks for stopping and giving us some wonderful words about Dickey Betts. This is the kind of loss that makes your day stop for a few moments, as all those songs and those guitar licks come streaming back into your memory. Dickey's passing comes with certain reverberations, including the realization that we've lost yet another musician that shaped our worlds. Rest in peace, Dickey.

[@bobbycox9541]

It paused my day for sure. If you have a moment pull up Where it All Begins live. I did earlier today and couldn’t hood back the tears.

[@KTMBB71]

Didn't think you would get to this today. Dickey was my favorite. Signed my guitar when he was having some issues in his life and was very gracious when I got the nerve to ask him. Thanks for getting all this Ottis and for your great channel.

[@MrPhotodoc]

We all lost a brother today.

[@edtaubeneck8662]

Would love to have his signature on mine. That’s really cool! What a treasure!

[@ronaldsimmonds1002]

Rest in peace, Mr. Betts✝️🇺🇸🎸👍🏻

[@catheryndenton1766]

He wrote In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed. Period- the end. Masterpiece.

[@danielcombs3207]

I love his instrumental pieces. Especially Elizabeth Reed it’s blues and jazz influenced sound was groundbreaking for me.

[@TheRickurb]

I saw the Dickey Betts Band in a 200 seat bar in the 90’s in Ardmore, PA. Incredible to see in such an intimate venue. Blew the doors off

[@tylerfoss3346]

Thank you, Otis. Rest in peace, Dicky Betts. Thank you for the music, always.

[@DarrinMckeehen]

Much LOVE to you Otis and ALL of OUR Brothers & Sisters We Love You Dickey You Have Taken The Seventh Turn The Road Goes On Forever D-Rider Jacksonville, Florida

[@pedasijeff]

Dickey was / is one of my main influences God rest his soul.

[@richiemcglothlin8864]

R I P Dickey. Prayers for family and friends

[@mojogaucho]

Around the time that I first became aware of the Allman Bros, when the brothers and sisters album was released in Australia, people were raving on about Dwayne Allman the guitar player. I assumed at first that the guitar playing on this album was this Dwayne Allman person. To put this in perspective I was around 13 years old at the time. Of course now I know that it was Dickey and that he was a primary influence on my guitar playing journey going forward. He deserves to be regarded up there with the best of them, right up there with Dwayne and many of those legendary 60's and 70' guitar greats. Vale.

[@jasonpressley5646]

I thought I'd be prepared for this day, I'm not cause I'm crying all over the place.

[@MrPhotodoc]

With you brother.

[@litedawg]

Same .

[@SnapperEarl]

I was at one of those Fillmore shows, we went to the Fillmore often. Also on the bill was Johnny Winter and the Elvin Bishop Group. Totally a great night, each band was in top form. John Horos, my friend was already a damn good guitarist and fan of the Bros went right down front to watch Dickey, you can see his head in silhouette in some of the photos from that night. John just passed away two days ago, I came back from the funeral earlier today after learning about Dickey. If there is an afterlife I hope John and Dickey get to sit down and discuss things sometime.

[@JPNY2AZ]

Sorry about your friend, may he RIP. RIP Dickey.

[@AlmostReady504]

I Listened to Brothers and Sisters today turned up as loud as I did back in the day on 8-track when it came out. Dickey may be The Voice of their biggest hit but man he could play. Nearly every day we lose someone who was essential to the soundtrack of Our Lives

[@jpalberthoward9]

Yeah, these days I totally understand why my Dad would get the thousand yard stare every time one of his guys from the WW2 era swing bands would pass.

[@litedawg]

Brothers and Sisters is so great , I also listened to it today as it was really Dickeys masterpiece

[@michaelbirke6050]

I always felt that on the Live at the Fillmore East album, on In Memory of Elizabeth Reed, on Dickey’s solo, he not only played a perfect solo, he was also challenging Duanne saying “here, top this.” And as hard as Duanne tried, he didn’t. Will always love you Dickey. RIP.

[@ElaineWood-f2t]

I remember you telling your Dickie Betts story in a previous video. It's still a pretty freakin' amazing story! I can't fathom what it must have been like for you in that moment! What a wonderful memory for you, especially now that Dickie has left us. Thanks for sharing this story again! Rest well, Mr. Betts!

[@kennedyterence4209]

I was 9 years old in 1973 when I first Heard Ramblin' Man, it's one of those rare songs that even as I hear it 50+ years later, I'm still 9 years old. Got to see the ABB twice. I think the world could use a whole lot more Soulshine! Thanks Dickey, Thanks Otis!

[@BubbaAnoymous]

Otis, Thank You so much for your tribute to Dickey Betts. He was in a very small class of Fantastic guitar players these days. What wonderful memories his name brings to mind. I do so appreciate your dedication to the Reporting of the Greatest Time in Musical History. Tom Petty, used to say “We’ve lived in the Greatest Time in History for Music.” “Every Generation says that! But for Us It’s True.” God Bless You! Bubba Anonymous

[@holboroman]

RIP Dickey. You have no idea how your music carried me through the trials and tribulations of life. And thanks Otis for a fitting tribute.

[@tdhawk167]

Well said. And what a sad day, RIP Dickey Betts. Prayers and love go out to his family and friends

[@Doug-nr3gh]

He was a fantastic guitarist ! 😢 I wish he could have played with the guys again

[@jimmccabe3150]

ramblin man still makes me smile....it has never gotten old....rip dickie

[@katem1472]

Thanks for pullin' over & sharin' your stories, Otis. RIP Dickey

[@mattmiskie]

Another tough loss. Felt this one pretty deep. Grew up with the ABB. Great songs, great guitar. 😢 I cover Ramblin Man and Blue Sky every gig. RIP

[@erichentemann7339]

Blue Sky is one of the all time greatest American jams!! So beautiful. RIP Dickey

[@danielstoddart]

So many guitar parts have been based on that one solo. It's foundational and highly influential. Even if you can't pick out the melody, "Blue Sky" is in a lot of rock songs.

[@JeffreyDopp]

Dickey was a great player/writer but also a super sweet bro! I had the pleasure to play with him a view times and open for Great Southern. I’m so glad he was here and was inspired by his contributions!❤

[@sixpakdrinkur]

Otis, thank you for sharing the Patio story again. I got to see Dickey and his band at the Indy Ribfest down in the Murat parking lot probably about 15 or 20 years ago. It was remarkable, probably 90°, and he just rocked the place. I got up right next to the stage, probably close enough for his profuse perspiration to land on me. My closest touch with greatness, LOL. An amazing guitar player. In Memory of Elizabeth Reed just always gets me.

[@jpalberthoward9]

He wrote lotsa great stuff, but "Elizabeth Reed" was his 9th symphony. that particular piece rearranged all the furniture in my head and set the thermostat for what great music is all about, and at an age when I was young enough and impressionable enough for it to go all the way in and not go away. it remains as my bench mark, my standard of review to this day.

[@michaellevesque8084]

This one REALLY hurts. R.I.P. Dickie.

[@BST501]

❤❤❤One of the most soulful & melodic players that have ever played the Guitar. LEGEND! Thank You Dickey! ❤❤❤

[@Molt408]

One of the first solos I learned was Blue Sky. RIP Dickey. One of the best

[@doriwiljt]

The Fillmore album was one of my firsts. I love that album. RIP Dickey Betts.

[@AaronSpielman]

Thanks for the remembrance, Otis.

[@ottothompson7853]

Otis, you are a master storyteller. In my early days, I followed the Allman Brothers Band around at their shows in the Southeast, at least as far as my non-existent budget would allow. My close friends and I were obsessed with them. Their music defined modern electric southern blues music to me, yet despite the loud electric drive of the band, they still sounded ancient to me, like they had emerged out of the past through some sort of sorcery. “Live at the Fillmore East” is still very, very high on my list of albums. Listening to that album at full volume in a car on the late-night dirt roads of rural Alabama way back then was such a dreamlike experience that even now, when I listen to it, I am transported back to those roads and those nights in my mind. The drama that surrounded the lives of the musicians in the band was also as old Southern Gothic as it was modern. I saw the band play at the Warehouse in New Orleans on New Year’s Eve in 1971, not long after Duane’s death. The show went on into the new year and Dickey Betts played maybe the most beautiful, emotional, and powerful guitar I have ever heard. He seemed to be at the heart of the very soul of each and every song and Berry Oakley’s bass guitar pounded and soared and lifted the music as well. And, of course, Gregg’s powerful and mournful voice was overwhelming. I saw them once again in an afternoon outdoor concert in New Orleans before Berry’s passing. Those were the best post-Duane days of the band for me; when the original members kept the original band’s spirit going. As I think back now, we were all nervous in New Orleans on New Year’s Eve in 1971 about Dickey being up there without Duane, but as soon as the band started, the music and the spirit were there and we just kicked back and went crazy! Audience recordings don’t do it justice. RIP Mr Betts. Thank you for bringing me into your world.

[@greenman7612]

I was listening to the 1971-72 NYE concert from the Warehouse.

[@psaint60]

Dickie and Derek Era Clapton are in constant rotation in my head as the GOAT. Saw him every chance I could from big arenas to tiny bars like Biddy Mulligans in Chicago. Never disappointed. Always amazed. Losing him and Donald Kinsey in one year is a big loss for six stringer guitar slingers everywhere. RIP boys!

[@MJ-we9vu]

Although Dickey could get down and dirty with the best of them his melodic playing always really got to me. Dickey inspired so many guitarists. His music will live on. RIP.

[@kimwestwood8840]

Huge loss for all of us . He was a brilliant player

[@wittry2]

I talked to Felicia Collins from Dave Letterman’s Late Show Band about playing with Dickey Betts. Felicia said, “Betts brought a guitar and amp and kicked their ass!” RIP Dickey Betts.

[@gamoonbat]

Was that when they had Adrian Belew?

[@wittry2]

@@gamoonbat No. Adrian Belew was not with them.

[@johnparsons6750]

Dickey Betts came into my life as a little kid when my Dad would play the brothers and sisters album on the 8 track in the ford thunderbird. I was just 9 or 10 I guess. But I knew I was hearing some great guitar playing. I just loved his playing. Thanks KZbin for keeping it out there. He’s left us a treasure trove of great musicianship. A true talent .

[@Strumbum01]

RIP, legend. You’ll be missed.

[@Ybor-ld6uq]

Great tribute Otis. Saw him from Madison Square Garden to a tiny bar in Kingston, New York and a few other places in between. Great player who wrote great songs. RIP Dickey.🎶

[@markwilmothmusic]

Very nice tribute Otis I searched you out figurin' you would have something to say (after your somewhat recent posts about Dickey). I recall reading Duane saying "i'm the star- he's the guitar player" (something to that effect). Dickey's role in the ABB legacy is too often overlooked. I appreciate what you do as well. Your love of music is evident & I really enjoy the insight you bring.

[@BluesSky]

A true original, such clear and joyful sounds and songs.

[@RT-zq6fc]

I wore out Brothers and Sisters and then Highway Call. Above all else, his playing was marked by joy. I heard an interview where he said his bluegrass and western swing background made him want to play joyful music, whereas Greg was more melancholy. He was my favourite guitar player of all time. Thanks for pulling off the road to do this. There have been lovely tributes, from Warren Hayes, Al Dimeola, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Derek Trucks and others but it saddens me that so many guitarists especially from Nashville have said nothing to mark his passing.

[@FriendtoAnimals-ol7gr]

I've considered The Allman Brothers Band my all time favorite. It's been a sad few years hearing of my Rock heroes passing away. What memories I have of my Rock n Roll history since. The 60's and Seventies. RIP Dicky🎸

[@paulpulati9613]

A beautiful cat, great musician and a brilliant legacy. Thanks, Dickie…..

[@williambarry8015]

When i was 8 years old my older brothers cool friend put a pair of headphones on me and played the record 'Idylwild South' I'll Never forget the opening of the song 'Revival' it was permanently etched into my soul. To this day Idylwild South is one of my favorite records. RIP Dickey Betts🙏🙏🙏🕊️🕊️

[@jamescarroll7359]

Thanks Otis for sharing your experience. I don't have one except for a couple wore out records. R.I.P Mr. Betts

[@mistersniffer6838]

I know its bound to happen, but, damn! 80 years was a good run. Glad we had him so long!

[@randyg2803]

thanks for the beautiful music you gave us dickey life would be less than and missing without it

[@HardHelmet-dp1ct]

Thanks Otis. RIP Dickey

[@bobralph5072]

Great tribute man. Get ya some rest. The good thing about musicians/song writers even tho they are "earthly gone". They have left the ones here,, treasures to enjoy forever. Heaven is rejoicing tonight.

[@MrPhotodoc]

RIP Mr. Betts. His legacy lives on in the hearts of many, many people.

[@yarongita]

As soon as I heard Dickie Betts passed away yesterday, I thought of you Otis, and expected to see a tribute coming soon. It’s interesting that I just shared recently your tale about Dickie Betts being Dylan’s favourite guitar player with my wife… and now he’s gone.

[@Tblanktim-mu1bh]

None better than Dickey Betts. His solo album Highway Call is one of my all timers. Like Eat A Peach and Fillmore East, gotta have those records in my life. Imagine that reunion jam with Duane and Greg and Berry Oakley. R.I.P. Mr Dickey Betts. ps. I mistakenly left out Butch Trucks. Can't leave him out of the comment. What a band they were.

[@jaygallamore562]

The musical world just got a bit smaller. RIP Dickie….

[@drybayoudan5429]

Thanks, Otis. Another part of our lives lost. I’m thankful to have followed the ABB from their beginning.

[@kwillis7779]

Nothing I can say that hasn't already been said better. RIP Dickey Betts

[@thomasfritsch3536]

Ilove you man i really loved him so much i told you some of the stories thanks man im heart broken 😢

[@rickbroderick9146]

You Got the big one, playing on stage with Mr Betts! I was at those 11:30 shows and tell all the young'ns all the time about walking out of the late shows at the greatest live shows ever recorded into the light. You go oh damnn a lot these days, but this one really hurt. Woulda love to see you in Key West, where I moved with my bride of 50 years now back then. Lived there for 10 years. Thanks for the words.

[@andrewbecker3700]

Thank you for mentioning this great guitarist and musician in this sad time. Dickie was the glue that held that music together for so long. I've always been a huge fan of him, and am continually trying to impress on people how much his contributions have shaped rock n roll music as we know it. A true icon for me, and one of the main reasons I'm a Les Paul playing fool!

[@1mespud]

Thanks Otis. And thank you, DICKEY BETTS for doing your part to help tame mankind with your gift and talent. Your song writing and guitar playing style was our inspiration. Your contributions brought a lot to the game and our ears are better for it. Your legacy is sealed.

[@jimhunton4749]

The 1st ABB song I heard was blue sky so I went right out & bought an ABB album. I've seen them many,many times in my 66 yrs on the planet. It truly saddens me to know that one of my all time favorite guitarist has passed and to know that I can never see them again. God bless the Betts family.

[@Jims2517]

I know the memories of some of the best times in my life wouldn't be the same without dickie betts' and the Allman bros. Music. Thanks man, rest in peace .

[@Mr.Twister007]

My heart goes out to Dicky’s family for their loss. He’s lived such an exquisite life. What I believe needs to be mentioned is this fathomless alchemy that Duane and Dicky brought together. We most often talk about guitarists as individuals, but there’s a whole other level of magic that flows forth when two great players spiritually harmonize. When two players become one, there are moments where all ego, vanity and pride all disappear. If one listens very very carefully, you can not only hear it, but also touch it along with them. These moments not only touched my heart deeply, but I believe actually changed me as a person and musician. Keith and Mick Taylor, Lynyrd Skynyrd and the Black Crows with Marc Ford are good touchstone examples. But there’s reaching base camp. And then there’s making to the top of Everest. I imaging Duane and Dickey up there together, looking at each other, and all those tone monster moments and saying; Hells Bells! Would you look at that!”

[@davepounds8924]

Just watched your video and it’s sad that another musical talent has passed! Dickey Betts was a great guitarist and was very underrated His playing was so melodic and tasteful Luckily I got to see the Allman Brothers once in SF and was awed by his playing!

[@Lotfatb8]

Otis, thank you for sharing this very sad news. So many stories...❤❤😢✌️✌️🙏

[@joshuabeeAlafia1]

Rise In Power, Dickey Betts! Back in 1990, I was driving a van for by high school band Blues Traveler for a few gigs one summer and they opened for the Allmen Brothers. I didn't speak with Dickey, but he was cheerful and good vibes, and a very encouraging influence to young musicians and their crew. Thanks for your great storytelling as always, Otis!

[@mikeflynn248]

Dickey and Duane were both masters of the guitar who individually stood with giants, but on the same stage where a force of nature. Their styles blended effortlessly and there was never a clash of egos. My favorite album is still, "Live at the Fillmore East"! Duane and Dickey are finally reunited and may the good Lord hold them in the palm of his hand.

[@tdhawk167]

Wow, what an experience you had. Blessed

[@CapstoneTider]

Rambling Man is one of the very best songs ever written in popular music. A classic.

[@annemarr8096]

Beautiful ❤ Thank you!

[@kevinwilson1124]

I sat and looked at the “family picture” on the inside of the Brothers and Sisters album today. I love that photo so much. Rest in peace Dickey.

[@tomecolodge]

I used to go to a small bar in Bradenton Florida in the 70's to see Dicky Betts and various other musicians. Great memories

[@greggtrubee9565]

Let's face it. The ABB was a survivor. Dickey carried the torch. A band full of excellent artistry. Thanks for all you gave to us! We will never forget...

[@Richard_Lush]

A true legend. RIP Dicky. Loved his guitar harmonies. Beautiful. You’re right very melodic performer. Just knew where to place the notes. No shredding for that cat. Didn’t need to show off. Kind of like Gilmore.

[@jasoncarter6097]

Thanks for this Otis

[@philf4086]

Nice video Otis, thanks. This subdued environment was really appropriate.

[@GaryStockton]

Such a wonderful remembrance Otis, especially the bit about getting to play with Dickey at that club. What a magical moment. R.I.P. Dickey.

[@stevesimpson688]

Thanks for passing on the Sad news Otis. Dickey was a true legend and master guitarist. Strangely I was listening to him this morning before seeing your post !! RIP Dickey.

[@drummingwithjeff]

Lots of respect for his work. Especially the Eat A Peach LP. Blue Sky still wows me .

[@rustyaxelrod]

Besides his work with ABB, I first listened to his solo work on the album Atlanta’s Burning down. Every song is good, several are great. If ya feel like a little tribute today, spinnin that album would be a excellent place to start. RIP Dickey. Thanks Otis.

[@LAURIEGELTMANmusic]

Loved this and have always felt the same, that the Bros went way beyond any particular genre, certainly beyond Southern Rock. Elements of jazz, country, blues, soul permeated their approach to arrangement and songwriting. They have stood the test of time and I hope younger generations find their music and sustain their legacy. [Also, Al Dimeola at both nights of Fillmore East recording...💥wow.]

[@johnfusco1176]

55 years of listening to my favorite, God Bless.

[@momo1momo]

The Allman Brothers provided the soundtrack to some of the greatest times of my life. Rest in peace, Dickey.

[@NorthernBandit1]

Blessed to have such memories Otis! Thank you. The Allman Brothers, I started listening to them with a drummer friend back in 68-69. Simply Wow. I am a lefty like Duane, taught myself to play right handed...the stories I have read about Duane, Greg and Dicky as they were building there sound is so rich. RIP Dicky.

[@patmayer7222]

Tnx,,,Mr.Ottis,,,,for your memories,,,..you DID play rythem for Mr.Betts....😮😮😮😮that is that ...........❤,...pat & family..land o' lakes,wi...,,,,,( one of the only country/ blues albums I ever bought)......,,,AMEN,,, brother.

[@EternallyThankful-os6pz]

Thanks for sharing this news and your professional and personal respects - this is the first I've heard of his passing. No need to apologize for being tired - as an older man myself - I've learned that long drives truly do suck a LOT of energy from you !!

[@THEItchybruddah]

Thanks SO much for this Otis. Put a building in my eye.

[@lisarct1012]

I saw the Allman Brothers a short time after Duane was lost. Dickie was on fire that night, played his ass off, blew me away. He filled so much of the music that night that I almost didn't notice Duane missing. He was incredible.

[@myzyagssc]

Hell, I appreciated his playing for sure

[@papersails]

Dickey was an all timer. I’ll never forget getting the Dreams boxset for Christmas as a kid. For a young guitar player, that was life changing. That was the first time I learned an alternate tuning and a number of tricks I still use to this day. I’m very thankful for Dickey’s influence on my playing and I’m very thankful for you too, Ottis. Thank you. Great story about the blues jam with Dickey. I can only imagine how that must have felt. I got to witness a similar thing when Dr. John walked in to a tiny club that my brothers band was playing in. The small crowd parted like water off the bow of a ship as the legend approached the stage. Without a word spoken, the guitar player humbly hands his axe to Doc and there he was, the one and only night tripper on stage with my big brother just playing for the fun of it.