Dickey Betts (Allman Brothers Band) Tribute
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ก.ย. 2024
- Dickey Betts (Richard Betts), legendary guitarist, singer and songwriter of the Allman Brothers Band died today at the age of 80. He also had a distinguished solo career. I pay tribute to his wonderful career and legacy, especially as the co-founding member of the greatest southern rock band ever.
Just finished the one way book it is the definitive book on the band in my view
Absolutely - live video, as always, so name escaped me for a minute. I think it's one of my favorite books of all time. Fantastic. Thanks so much.
I got in to the Allman's in 1979. Enlightened Rogues Album. I was 13. I always loved Pegasus. RIP Mr. Betts!
Thanks. YES great call out - Pegasus is a highlight of Enlightened Rogues - I can hear it in my head as I'm typing this.
Good choice, even though the band wasn't that fond of "ER". They tended to downplay the contributions of the late Toler Brothers during the 1978-82 period, even thought they kept the band cookin' and stopped them from becoming relics.
There's nothing else to say Alan.Another sad day in rock
Yea - Thanks Tom
Very sad news. Another good one gone. RIP.
yes indeed
I saw Greg Allman solo at Glass City Boardwalk in Perrysburg, OH in 1988
Thanks interesting. For me, for both Gregg and Dickey, I cherry pick their solo stuff. Sometimes they could be great.....and sometimes definitely not. I have a bootleg video of Gregg Allman from the 70's with Cher....it's a nightmare. lol
I am a big Dickey Betts Guy. I have stolen more guitar licks from him than anyone. Yesterday I put on his first solo record "Highway Call" and shed a few tears. "HC" is pure country swing and it's fabulous. Really like Your collection, Alan and thanks for paying homage to one of the guitar greats of my generation.
Thanks so much. You’re stealing from amongst the best and nothings wrong with that.
Music of my life!
Thanks so much - absolutely.
First concert I saw was at winterland San Francisco 1971, before Duane passed . Opening Elvin Bishop , Then Boz Scaggs amazing before he went commercial, then the amazing ABB . A concert I still cherish . Rip Dickie
Wow - thanks for sharing. That's amazing. I can only imagine from my bootleg footage from 1971 of the ABB at the Fillmore. But being there...that's awesome.
Boz Scaggs is still awesome. He was a blues player with Steve Miller and beyond, but he morphed into an R&B performer and there is none better in my mind. "Silk Degrees" is one of the best records of the 70's.
I will definitely miss DB. I heard that he was the guy that convinced Duane to get his brother Gregg in the Band. ✌️🎶🎸
If memory serves, I believe you are correct. Duane was a red hot session player (the two Duane Allman Anthology albums cover some of that ground). Thanks.
No, Duane was obsessed with Gregg being their singer and B-3 player. I read that they got Gregg back from L. A. and locked him in the kitchen of their house at the time with The B-3, a bottle of JD and a case of Marlboro's and told him not to come out until he could play it. He emerged, completely wasted, two days later and was the organist we now know.
@@derhandtrommler I heard that story too. Good story. I’m sure there’s at least some truth to it. Lol.
Highway call, 2 great southern albums had his melodic tone, too. He'll be Sorely missed.
He sure will - thanks so much
Great commentary Alan. I am shocked too about the death of Dickey Betts. My sister introduced me to the Allman Brothers Band too with Brothers and Sisters.
Thanks Edward. Me and you were the same then. What a great time. When radio would play new rock music, the excitement and having a huge hit with Ramblin' Man. It wouldn't even get played today. Oh what happened to the rock world. Sad.
Great review Alan I’m in white plains big fan go back to seeing them 3 x in 73 love your collection and passion I have to check out Wishbone Ash too!
Thanks so much - three times in 1973.. I was only ten. I wish. I hope you'll enjoy Wishbone Ash - I think you will - unparalleled twin guitar and very melodic guitarwork.
I liked his solo album Highway Call a lot. By the way his son Dwayne Betts released a fantastic album last year titled Wild and Precious Life.
I think his solo albums, like Gregg's are spotty, but yea - that's a good one. I haven't listened to his sons or Allman / Betts but I've heard good things about them. So much music so little time.
Joe, it's "Duane" just like Gregg's older brother. "Highway Call" was the album that drew me in when I heard he was gone. I put it on and actually cried about him. HC is lovely, but definitely not a blues record.
Gutted by Dickey's passing. The Allmans have been one of my all time favourite bands for over 30 years. Not just a wondefully fluid guitarist but a very talented songwriter. RIP Dickey.
Thanks so much - absolutely - excellent songwriter and love his singing as well.
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow Guessing he'll be laid to rest with the rest of the band in Georgia. Reunited with Duane and the rest of the band.
@@terryowen6432 would be nice. Of course they weren’t in the best of terms for decades. Hopefully make peace now.
Sadly true. Let's hope common sense prevails and they're all brought back together.
Yes. I totally agree. Thanks
Excellent show.
I saw the Allmans on the Brothers and Sisters tour. Spectacular
Awesome - their peak of popularity. Watkins Glen era.
In Memory Of Dicky Betts. Nice tribute!
Thanks Tarr
Highway call betts finest hour. Hid 1987 pattern disruptive a great hard rocker. I always wished he were the only singer in allman bros.
Spence. Gregg Allman has one of the greatest singing voices of all time. Like their twin guitars, having two great vocalists to bounce off of made the Allmans more interesting. Within an album going from a Betts song to a Gregg song and back and forth was very special.
Great tribute Alan. R I P Dicky, and thanks.
Thanks so much.
Please do a part 2 talking about The Allman Brothers and your merch etc- very excellent!
Thanks so much. I covered alot in this video - but definitely more down the line.
Very nice tribute, I've always loved the Allman Brothers and from afar Dickey seemed almost a mythical figure as Duane and Gregg were so much more to the fore. Sad day indeed.
Ivv be think Dickey lost so much of his profile the last two decades but back in the day with the Brothers. Oh yea he was a badass legend
Sad news about Dickey. I'm a bit disapointed that you haven't mentioned any of his solo stuff and hope you'll do another Tribute real soon on those, as I would really like that. Michael.
Thanks so much. I appreciate your honesty. I did mention that some of his best solo stuff is on the Dreams boxset. I really wanted to focus on his historic legacy which is as a cofounder and huge part of the Allman Brothers. But in retrospect, I could've mentioned more of his solo career. Thanks so much.
Yea.....I have no idea why I spelled it that way.
I've seen different spellings of Richard Dickey Betts. I always thought it was Dickey Betts - that's how I always saw it, but definitely have seen other spellings.....
Grazie Alan a great guitarist ,a great songwriter for one of the greatest band of all time r.i.p.
Sure was - thanks Giovanni..
Wipe the Windows has a ripping Ramblin'Man. It's some of Dickey's best playing. Give it a listen!
Gotta say I haven't heard Wipe The Windows in a long time. I definitely like it. It's good. Just so different. Obviously Dickie is a huge focus on the album, because he's the only guitar. It was a gutsy move at the time, as the interaction was now with Chuck Leavel and Gregg versus Duane (or another guitarist). Really changed their sound. Certainly worked on Brothers And Sisters (their biggest album ever). But when comparing to Fillmore or the later day live album releases (many that I showed), it doesn't compare. But still for another band, yea it's good. I way prefer the live Can't Lose What You Never Had over the Win Lose or Draw version.
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow Gregg hated that record, according to his bio. I like it a lot, but He said they were tired and overworked but the label demanded it.
@@derhandtrommler it was without a doubt a contract filler.
Hi Alan - another sad day, we just keep on losing them. Loved the Allman Brothers. Got a few of their CD's - Eat A Peach is my favourite, but I have to go to Whipping Post as one of my fav Allman Brother songs. Frank Zappa did an incredible live version of Whipping Post - check it out on utube. Ramblin Man, Blue Sky, Jessica and many many more - a great loss. Cya Doug
Thanks Doug - Yea, Dickey's legacy, with the Allmans especially, is just top notch. A legend, classic timeless stuff, certainly highlighted by your choices, but so many others - Elizabeth Reed of course. And Dickey was no sideman - he carried that band after Duane - Brothers and Sisters, with Ramblin' Man, is their biggest album ever. And many more greats after that. Great stuff. Thanks again.
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow Agreed - how could I forget Elizabeth Reed LOLOL - I have a best of CD of his. Cya
@@douglasweston126 I think a best of cd of his is probably the best way to go.
The 1970 live from ludlow garage in cincinnatti album is pretty good with mountain jam and great statesboro blues,which i dont think ive heard a bad one of that song
I actually never picked up Ludlow Garage though I run into it. I'm sure it's great from that amazing time period. I really have to be in the mood for Mountain Jam to listen to it though...lol Thanks.
@TheAlanRosenbergShow I hear ya on mountain jam lol,probably could finish stephen novel by time it's over
@@keeponrollin7922 lol - yea probably true. Glad we can admit it though.
I almost sent you a message earlier today, but I figured you had already heard. I never listened to much after Dwayne died. I still have the first Dickey Betts first solo album. Every other day someone is dying. The Allman/Betts band is going to be at Jazz Fest. The next generation...... So, pardon my stupidity, I don't see how to contact you by email anywhere. I'm missing something. Help a 70 year old out here😂. Found out last night there will be a black drape backdrop or curtain of some sort for Stones set here. I know someone who knows the people who are making it.
Oh wow - that's interesting. I'm in a news blackout all day. I get home from long day and get my quick fix. Turned this video around in about 5 minutes - no script (as usual) - just my passion. kammpberg@verizon.net. So you're the inside man for inside information. I'm so excited for you. Can't wait to hear your opinions on the show. I've heard good things about Allman / Betts but I haven't heard them. Funny how the kids try to rekindle what the parents certainly couldn't.
Brother, you're missing out if you bailed when Duane died in 1971.the Toler Brothers and Warren Haynes bought a lot to like in his absence.
@@derhandtrommler You are probably right about that.
David, you aren't stupid. I'm feeling the same way. The heroes of my youth are leaving us, It's painful to see it day after day. I'm a year behind you.
I dig Box sets.
ABB Dream's boxset is a good one - very comprehensive for it's time.
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow Alan, you are quite correct, but the 2020 "Trouble No More" box has upgraded mastering. "Dreams" is probably gonna be out of print soon, so folk should grab that bad boy while they can,
@@derhandtrommler very true. Trouble No More is definitely an upgrade. Just never felt the need to but that one. I have so much Allmans already including compilations.
Dickey and his red Gibson have given me so much musical happiness by being Duane Allman’s twin guitar partner and a formidable player, songwriter and singer on his own. Beginning at the end of the ‘60s, The Allman Brothers Band were among four rock bands that first captivated me to the point of engulfing myself in their music every chance I got. To this day, the Brothers remain among my most-listened-to bands. And I never skip “Mountain Jam” when I listen to the “Eat a Peach” album.
As always thanks for you passionate contributions. gotta say, you're a bigger fan than me..., because,,,,,,yea...., I'll skip Mountain Jam on occasion...lol
Yes, Dickey played a red Gibson 337, but mostly he used a '62 Gold top Les Paul. I saw the ABB in 1997 and he dared to play a black Strat.. a true rarity for him.We'll never hear the likes of DB again.
@@derhandtrommler can’t really picture him playing a strat. But different tones for different songs of course. To me he’s a les Paul guy though.
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow Yeah he had a black Strat on in 1997, when I saw him. it was not one of his better shows. He was too loud and not on point. Warren Haynes had already left complaining that Betts was drunk too much and not pulling his weight anymore. Jimmy Herring was in Haynes place.We know what happened a couple of years later.
@@derhandtrommler interesting that you saw one of those “down” shows. It does help create a fuller picture an artist with the ups and downs.
Dickey RIP.....I'm a diehard Dickey fan....great run down Alan....Dickey's Great Southern and solo bands were phenomenal....everytime the Allmans stopped playing he came out with great albums and live shows....including after 2000....speaking of books the author Alan Paul of One Way Out has a book Brothers and Sisters....it shows how after Duane died and then Berry things looked bleak....but Dickey stepped up big time with his signature sound and songwriting ( which no gun for hires can replace ) and they released Brothers and Sisters...their biggest selling album...during that period they were huge.....and all got well.....Enlightened Rogues is my favorite album and tour as well.....Dangerous Dan Toler also on guitar....I'm going to be listening to a lot of Dickey.....thanks..
Thanks so much - in retrospect I could've mentioned more of his solo career, though I mentioned some of it is featured on the Dreams boxset. But yes he did some fine solo work. I wanted to focus on the legendary music history, his classic timeless influence that will hopefully live forever and that is the Allman Brothers of course, and as you so rightly said - he was no sideman, he was a key co-founder, great guitarist, songwriter and singer of the Allman's - certainly one of the greatest rock bands of all time.
@TheAlanRosenbergShow yes absolutely...I think Wipe the Windows is a great album....the Elizabeth Reed is phenomenal...it is the Winterland show from Sept. 1973....its only half of the show....the complete show is on the awesome 4 disc Brothers and Sisters super deluxe.....Dickey does all the guitar including all the slide parts...Chuck Leavell on keyboard and Lamar Johnson on bass....they are killing it....a must have for any Allman Brothers fan....
@@larrynolletti4594 Yea - I don't have the 4 disc Brothers and Sisters with the complete show. Dickey, being the only guitarist in the band at that time, had a lot to carry on his shoulders. The interplay with Chuck Leavel on piano was awesome in its own way. Certainly worked amazing on Brothers And Sisters. But live I did miss the 2 guitars.
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow yes...true....that's why I really loved Enlightened Rogues....78-81 they added Dan Toler on guitar....the shows back then at the Capital Theater were filmed....they're on youtube....I love that Brothers of the Road show....look the Arista albums had some horrific commercial tracks on there...skip....there are still a lot of great tracks with great guitar....Win Lose or Draw has one of Dickey's best instrumentals on there...High Falls....that and Pegasus on Enlightened Rogues are fantastic...
@@larrynolletti4594 Pegasus and pretty much all of Enlightened Rogues is pretty fantastic for me. What a tour too, with the live recordings (like the Capital Theater show). Not a big fan of Win Lose or Draw - but High Falls is a highpoint of the album.