This means just a little more today. What an honor it must be to receive compliments like this up until your very final days. I am so thankful I walked this planet while they were around. Much love.
Never met Dickie Betts, but I have met Butch Trucks. When I lived in Atlanta a good friend and great guitarist/musician, Barry Richman was playing at a small venue downtown near the Buckhead area. Barry knows all the " famous " musicians, or you could say they know Barry. The Allman Brothers were playing in Atlanta that night, but got rained out. So they came to hear and jam with Barry! Barry called me to tell me that they were on their way so I took my youngest son Seth with me. All the Brothers were there except Dickie, Gregg, Butch, new members Warren Hayes, Woody Allen. Barry and I were talking when they walked in and Warren and Woody said hello to me. Gregg was sitting with a young lady at a table. I knew Gregg from before so I went to talk with him and introduce him to my son. He looked a like down and I asked him if he was ok. He told me that he had a headache and would probably leave soon. I brought my old vinyl with me, Live At The Fillmore East. I asked him if he was up to signing it for me, and of course he did. He was always a nice guy and loved his fans. Later my son and I went outside with Butch and their road manager and spoke for over an hour. I got Butch to sign the album also. Still have it of course! Butch was really taken by my son Seth, because Seth was an up and coming drummer himself and Butch's son was named Seth, who was his drum tech on the tour. ( Seth is the little boy on the album cover of Brothers and Sisters. The little girl is Dickie's daughter if I remember correctly. Sorry for the long story, but thought you folks might like to hear it.
That was a great story , I enjoyed that. I'm so glad you got to do that because they way you handled it was great, thank God for the rain that night huh 😀 if you see my message & if you could tell me what year that was when you got to meet the Brothers with your son & do you have any idea why Dickie Betts wasn't there with the band ? I wish I could have been there with you because that's something you will never forget, but I am very happy for you, great story & my friend, I hope that your road goes on forever and they can never stop the midnight rider, peace ✌️🇺🇲
Dickey BETTS WAS SO FLUID ,YET CLEAN AND CLEAR,IT WAS ALMOST A NEW STYLE OF PLAYING.HE WAS A STRAIT SOUTHERNER,PROUD ,SIMPLE,TRUTHFUL,REALISTIC,AND KIND
RIP to 2 members of the greatest southern rock band ever. Is there a better live album anywhere than AB at Fillmore East? Thanks for the phenomenal guitar pickin, Dickie!
You're lucky. On account of my age I didn't catch them until 89 but saw them probably a hundred times in the next decade. If you haven't heard it check out the live album Allman Brothers Live at SUNY Stonybrook 1971 with Duane. It's killer.
These two are extreme Legends in southern rock if it wasn't for Dickey Betts The Allman Brothers wouldn't have made it a past the loss of Duane Allman Dickey Betts is one of the greatest Southern guitarist in history
Duane brought the blues, Gregg brought the soul and Dickey brought the country together and with the help of the other members they crested a sound that was totally unique and totally American.
God bless Dickie Betts , Greg Allman, Duane Allman & all the members of the Allman Brothers. I'm proud to say, in my opinion, the finest band that came from the U.S. Everytime I hear one of their songs it still goes through me like I've heard it for the first time, what a fantastic group & we will never see or hear anything like the Allman Brothers Band again, peace !
In closing & with respect to everyone who left a beautiful comment, you people are true fans, total class to the way everyones comments were written & amazing at how much we all had in common as we each showed respect for each others comments, i was proud to be a part of these comments, i would ask our Lord to comfort the remaining members & their families & the passed members families & to give them all peace & comfort forever in your arms, Amen 🙏🎶🎸🎹🎹🥁🎸🎤🎵🇺🇲☦️🌎🌞💿🛐❤✌️
12/31/71, a Warehouse, New Orleans. Brothers came on, probably about 10:30, maybe 11:00, same story as Butchie related about the night before the closing of the Fillmore. After the last note of Mountain Jam, there was respectable applause, but no more calls for encores. We headed for the doors smiling, to find the sun shining on our faces. One of my friends said, "Goddamn, I never knew Dickey could play the guitar that good!". And he had seen them several times already...shows how vibrant Duane had been, I think. I was barely 17 at the time. Most memorable night of my life.
I feel very lucky to have seen these rock stars many times. You could see the pain in Dicky when asked about Duane and his passing. It’s never easy losing someone close to you.
There have been a lot of musicians who have passed away but the passing of Dickey has hit the hardest. Definitely don't think he ever received the applause he deserved. Whenever I'm in a funk, which happens more frequently the older I get, I put "Jessica" on repeat and all is good...for a while. See ya Dickey, you were a real one!❤
It’s always my dream to see in person,The Allman Brothers Band playing in front of me,in concert.Unluckily it didn’t happen😢Loved their music since my teen aged days in the Philippines,adopted,interpreted and played by our local band Petrified Anthem.In Memory of ElizabethReed,Jessica,Ramblin’ Man,Midnight Rider,etc.are great songs. RIP Dickey Betts,your guitar playing was one of the best!
Back in 1969-1971, I had seen The Allman Brothers with Duane numerous times throughout North Carolina and Virginia at various gigs...even in some high school gyms. I was in a band that did many of their tunes and we all travelled to wherever they were gigging. The vibe they created was extraordinary...unlike any other music I had played or witnessed. I was fortunate to have played on the same bill with them in May of 1971 at the University of North Carolina while drumming with Chuck Berry then. For me , there was nothing better than the spirit that they brought with their music. I was also able to see them after Duane's tragic death when they played in Boston during the winter there. I thought to myself..."how could they possibly do this without Duane" but somehow they managed to get through the music. It wasn't easy to see them at that time. I actually had to leave because it was so emotional for me to be witnessing at the time. A huge part of their heart and soul was gone....yet they carried on despite. I could only imagine how it must have been for them. the rest is history. I can say that, for me, there is no better musical experience than with the brothers. Their music has impacted my own creative soul in many, many ways and I thank God for having been able to feel their music as closely as I have.
Didn't you play in greg allman's band?..I read greg's book,and i think i remember seeing your name mentioned when he was recording his solo album "Laid Back",,which turned out to be a damn good album.
That is ever loving amazing Scott! I agree that ABB to me sounds like they have a musical spirit that can't be beat. I get sad reflecting on Duane and I am only 30 so I couldn't have even met him like you did.. but I feel those emotions. Powerful powerful brotha, take it easy.
I hitchiked to Chapel Hill from Wilmington for that weekend of great music. You guys did a great job backing up Chuck Berry. I remember a very good bit of great lineup of bands I know Spirit played that night. Saturday was special because we saw J Geils Band then Muddy Waters that evening Alex Taylor played and Duane sat in with his band. Then the Allman Brothers Band played a great set, my first introduction to their music. And Sunday afternoon Tom Rush played. That was the first weekend of May 1971. The friend I hitchiked up there with had sort of prepared me for how good The Allman Brothers were live but hearing Duane and Dickie doing that twin lead sound and Duanes slide playing just totally blew me away. Great memories of one of my favorite weekends of music ever bar none. I was a Duane Allman fan for life after that.
I REALLY enjoyed this interview! The juxtaposition of amiable, friendly Trucks and the often cranky, prickly Betts allowed for the interview to go back and forth in tone and mood. Kudos to the interviewer for his insightful questions. It was one of the first interviews I’ve ever seen Dicky actually enjoy and laugh in.
One of the biggest robberies to mankind is that there is not high quality video of the 7 hour show at the Filmore and not way more footage of the Brothers with Duane.
Agreed all those 70a bands didn't realize what they would be 50 yrs later....lived 45 min from watkins...my bro got busted w a quarter lb on his way there.....at arraignment cop reported 9 grams....3oz 21grams that crooked cop took
Laverne Johnson You will never do half of what Trucks did for our world. Spew all the reality you want but the reality is Butch was a great musician that made millions smile and dance 💃
A really enlightening interview...meet (In a figurative sense ) the allman Brothers while going thought Basic Training in Ft Jackson SC back in '72....barely spoke english...on a week end off, I got together w/a few other recruits like me...they introduced me to that kind of music....few days later while gassing mi car saw some cheap 8 tracks ...one of them Idlewild South ....bought it....the rest is history.....few yrs later saw them at the Charlotte Speedway together w/Emerson.Lake and Palmer and black Oak Arkansas The 70s were good to me.
These guys remind me of guys I worked w doing construction repairs and various other stuff when I used to work w a guy as a helper right after HS. Some of the most laid back down to earth guys in hindsight.
Late seeing video yet I know how I'll remember the Allman Brothers. There will be nothing like them in the future. Great music and emotions. Much appreciation/thanks and grateful to all of them.
Genuine and humble bunch of guys reflecting on there climb to musical stardom. Just as natural as could be. Gotta really appreciate the look in their eyes, and the honesty of there feelings during the interview on Duanes passing. Respectful interviewing questions also. I think back then people were experiencing alot of things in life even just growing up and becoming your own individual that got expressed in there music. Now things seem so forced and pretentious with everyone wanting to be a star in there own ways . Cell phones and social media good and bad. Thats my opinion
Really enjoyed see these two hard working thoughtful intelligent artists discussing their lives. Great interviewing. Thank you Dicky for some wonderful memories.
My favorite band of all time, the greatest band of all time, the greatest jam band of all time, the greatest LIVE RECORD OF ALL TIME, and DUANE THE GREATEST GUITARIST OF ALL TIME. Duane is dead, Greg is dead, everyone is dead. Let me die tomorrow an I will be able to say I lived during the greatest musical period in history.
I don’t know who did this interview but I think he did a great job. I think his voice has a calming effect on Dickie. Anyway this is a great interview…
They dont make em like that anymore.... I miss those kinda guys. Laid back real and humble. Megagalactic talent and know how to treat a lady. Dickie betts has bedroom eyes for sho!
Laid back & humble describes them here, perfectly. Wish those qualities were valued more these days. It's a big loss to see so much arrogance, narcissism and egomania in America these days.
As usual, The always prepared, intuitive and brilliant interviewer Pete Fornatale shows why he was the best in the business. Every question you wanted him to ask. He was a fan who respected artists. Butch and Dickie are just so amazing as players and people. Totally interesting and inspiring interview!
Betts road is about 5 miles west of myakka city fl. off highway 70... he is relatives to some out here. he was out here when he was young and older. I've seen him a few times in person !
Really good interview questions. I was a bit surprised at how nice if not a bit stoic as well, Mr. Betts was. I 've heard so many nightmare stories about him, coming from others in the band. Good job!
CDaniel J80 - that’s exactly why I watch these. You never know what you might hear, it might be some random afterthought that one mumbles but it could be the most interesting thing you hear or a little something you never heard before. Great.
Back in the 80's Saw Betts&Trucks set in with Hank Jr band . Jr loved it !!! bass player turned to drummer with arms up (lost and confused) Awesome). Tallahassee,Fl Civic center. Excellent Jam
@@widowmaker6555 Warren is a damn good player but he joined long after the Allman Bros. heyday. Derek Trucks who as you know is Butch's nephew also later joined the band and is another guitar great who can play is ass off.
They live on in their own offspring! Derek Trucks, Devon Allman & Duane Betts are amazing! Not to mention Lukas Nelson and Warren Haynes among others keeping the amazing sound of ABB & The Band going.
Allman Bros @ Wanneefest for years. If you were there then you know the Suwanee River Music Festival had them for so, so many great concerts. They used to play an early show and a late night show. All weekend long. Epic. ABB RIP
Sucks that its all over and these guys are gone. Ive never understood how Butch ended up where he did in life, and then ultimately, death. Sad. i saw the ABB twice and it was amazing.
An interesting interview, thanks for posting it. Occasionally I'll think that this or that musician should never have consented to an interview. That's not the case here. Butch is very well spoken and while Dickie seems to hold back a little, when he gets started he gets his point across very well. I'm sure most of us wish this was longer. I also wish we could have heard more about Butch and Dickie. They were an awfully big part of one of the greatest rock bands.
@@vCLOWNSHOESv Great musicians and assholes are not mutually exclusive. Many unkind things have been said about Gregg. Van Morrison somehow got the idea he was God's gift. The list really does go on.
The 1950s-1970s produced the best catalogue of music in the history of the world encompassing all genres of music. Something magical about that time frame when music was just great.
People that are in the band a lot of times have trouble getting along with each other… I’m sure Dickie Betts was a difficult dude… but I tell you what he’s one of my favorite guitar players on this planet or any other… he just has something that other people don’t have… his guitar solos are on a different level and people should recognize that more than they do
Great interview, but just wondering why no one mentioned Greg! Greg's voice, his laid back southern stile of organ was the foundation that achored their sound.
Hello there. You can't forget what is already there. I'm a big jazz fan and when I think of guitarist I always think of the Almone Brother's Band.of the 60s and 70s. There was a lot going on at that time. A lot of good band's that Will always be remembered. These bands were amazing they seemed to spring Up out of nowhere. Not like now with the talent shows.
I saw Reese Wynans play with Mike Henderson & Glenn Worf in NYC in the early 90s. Didn't know anything about him at the time, just happened to be going to see Mike Henderson as I'd heard he was interesting. Mr Wynans was fantastic that night.
Clay Simerly Especially after Duane passed, look at the albums following his death.Dickey was the driving force and the glue that kept that train on the tracks.After Greg snitched on his roadie,and got lost in Hollywood with Cher and a dope habit things went bad.
Clay Simerly I love Betts but Duane was the heart and soul of the band. Duane is my favorite guitar player or at least the one I've been listening to lately. His music with the Allman Brothers was incredible but the blues he did on the side was amazing. He really was an amazing blues guitar player.
Me too Clay , did you know any of the girls that lived on Taft St. , just off Charles Allen by Piedmont Park.... ABB use to com there a lot before the album came out that fall of 69.
I was in a garage band in the mid 60's in Jax,Fla., across the street was another band, 31st of Feb.,David Brown, Butch Trucks. We were a horn band doing Tijuana Brass stuff. Butch and I were in same high school band a few years apart.
There was so much amazing music coming out of Jax in the late 60's thru the early 80's. I will forever be grateful to have been a teenager, living on the Westside during that time.
WRONG - 'millennials' were one or two years old at this point, and no one gave a sh/t. This is '84, by 'kids today' he's obviously referring to MTV kids, generation X. I know its hard to fathom that EVERY fukc1n thing isn't about millennials, but hey why not credit them for the damn Renaissance while at it
Of course to continue on would have been what Duane would have wanted. He was all about music, it was his life and that's why he was such an exceptional player. The Bros, you did alright! More than alright, you did yourself proud!🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈
These guys were the golden backbone of Southern Rock. So glad Dickey is still with us, a true master.
Dickie passed away today. I'm crying.
@@jackiesmith2801 I know, this one hurts.
This means just a little more today. What an honor it must be to receive compliments like this up until your very final days. I am so thankful I walked this planet while they were around. Much love.
I'm so glad you're with us ...I guess You've caught enough flack about your untimely comment but he and the band were the real deal
@@somenoonsomenoon8874 They absolutely were, Dickey Betts was by far one of the biggest influences on my own lead guitar style.
Rest In Peace Dickey Gregg Butch Berry and Duane. Gone but never forgotten. The Road Does Go On Forever.
Never met Dickie Betts, but I have met Butch Trucks. When I lived in Atlanta a good friend and great guitarist/musician, Barry Richman was playing at a small venue downtown near the Buckhead area. Barry knows all the " famous " musicians, or you could say they know Barry. The Allman Brothers were playing in Atlanta that night, but got rained out. So they came to hear and jam with Barry! Barry called me to tell me that they were on their way so I took my youngest son Seth with me. All the Brothers were there except Dickie, Gregg, Butch, new members Warren Hayes, Woody Allen. Barry and I were talking when they walked in and Warren and Woody said hello to me. Gregg was sitting with a young lady at a table. I knew Gregg from before so I went to talk with him and introduce him to my son. He looked a like down and I asked him if he was ok. He told me that he had a headache and would probably leave soon. I brought my old vinyl with me, Live At The Fillmore East. I asked him if he was up to signing it for me, and of course he did. He was always a nice guy and loved his fans. Later my son and I went outside with Butch and their road manager and spoke for over an hour. I got Butch to sign the album also. Still have it of course! Butch was really taken by my son Seth, because Seth was an up and coming drummer himself and Butch's son was named Seth, who was his drum tech on the tour. ( Seth is the little boy on the album cover of Brothers and Sisters. The little girl is Dickie's daughter if I remember correctly. Sorry for the long story, but thought you folks might like to hear it.
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Always cool to have these stories retold.
That was a great story , I enjoyed that. I'm so glad you got to do that because they way you handled it was great, thank God for the rain that night huh 😀 if you see my message & if you could tell me what year that was when you got to meet the Brothers with your son & do you have any idea why Dickie Betts wasn't there with the band ? I wish I could have been there with you because that's something you will never forget, but I am very happy for you, great story & my friend, I hope that your road goes on forever and they can never stop the midnight rider, peace ✌️🇺🇲
Dickey BETTS WAS SO FLUID ,YET CLEAN AND CLEAR,IT WAS ALMOST A NEW STYLE OF PLAYING.HE WAS A STRAIT SOUTHERNER,PROUD ,SIMPLE,TRUTHFUL,REALISTIC,AND KIND
Humble Dicky because he is just as great a guitar player as anyone to ever play the instrument...
RIP to 2 members of the greatest southern rock band ever. Is there a better live album anywhere than AB at Fillmore East? Thanks for the phenomenal guitar pickin, Dickie!
Saw them play with Duane three times.....what a band made me want to learn how to play guitar.....still playing I'm 69......
You're lucky. On account of my age I didn't catch them until 89 but saw them probably a hundred times in the next decade. If you haven't heard it check out the live album Allman Brothers Live at SUNY Stonybrook 1971 with Duane. It's killer.
The coracedin bottle changed the world and not how a headache co thought it would
These two are extreme Legends in southern rock if it wasn't for Dickey Betts The Allman Brothers wouldn't have made it a past the loss of Duane Allman Dickey Betts is one of the greatest Southern guitarist in history
Duane brought the blues, Gregg brought the soul and Dickey brought the country together and with the help of the other members they crested a sound that was totally unique and totally American.
Well said sir... agreed 😄
They all dug modal jazz and Soul music too.
@@davidkopec9442 Exactly, as Duane ws a session musician on some Motown records in the 60s.
God bless Dickie Betts , Greg Allman, Duane Allman & all the members of the Allman Brothers. I'm proud to say, in my opinion, the finest band that came from the U.S. Everytime I hear one of their songs it still goes through me like I've heard it for the first time, what a fantastic group & we will never see or hear anything like the Allman Brothers Band again, peace !
Finest band all time❤
Amen… Brother!
duane had been quoted as saying " im the famous one but, dickey is the good one"
In closing & with respect to everyone who left a beautiful comment, you people are true fans, total class to the way everyones comments were written & amazing at how much we all had in common as we each showed respect for each others comments, i was proud to be a part of these comments, i would ask our Lord to comfort the remaining members & their families & the passed members families & to give them all peace & comfort forever in your arms, Amen 🙏🎶🎸🎹🎹🥁🎸🎤🎵🇺🇲☦️🌎🌞💿🛐❤✌️
12/31/71, a Warehouse, New Orleans. Brothers came on, probably about 10:30, maybe 11:00, same story as Butchie related about the night before the closing of the Fillmore. After the last note of Mountain Jam, there was respectable applause, but no more calls for encores. We headed for the doors smiling, to find the sun shining on our faces. One of my friends said, "Goddamn, I never knew Dickey could play the guitar that good!". And he had seen them several times already...shows how vibrant Duane had been, I think. I was barely 17 at the time. Most memorable night of my life.
My favorite Dreams of all time is the one you heard that!!
I feel very lucky to have seen these rock stars many times. You could see the pain in Dicky when asked about Duane and his passing. It’s never easy losing someone close to you.
Sad to think that the ABB is now gone. I have been a fan since I first heard them in the early 70's
Such a great interview. Two southern gentleman. Dickey in good health.
April 17, 2024 today Dicky Betts died today 😢
You can still see the pain in Dickey’s eyes. What a special bond the two of them had
There have been a lot of musicians who have passed away but the passing of Dickey has hit the hardest. Definitely don't think he ever received the applause he deserved. Whenever I'm in a funk, which happens more frequently the older I get, I put "Jessica" on repeat and all is good...for a while. See ya Dickey, you were a real one!❤
Indeed. Dickey was my favorite member of the ABB.
@@eaaivazian mine too!💔
@@sherrelwilson7354 So sad.😥
Absolutely right. For me it was Stevie Ray Vaughn.
RIP Butch - an awesome drummer!
Whatever people might say or don't say really doesn't matter because their music does all the talking !
I’m so thankful for the Allman Brothers and all the people who’ve played with them that made the music the made in the 70’s.
RIP Butch. What a charming guy.
Sadly Butch was a crabby unhappy liberal at the end of his life. But an amazing drummer.
@@MDavidG1who cares liberal or conservative for fcks sake
Great interview with two of the best. Love the Allman Brothers Band....
Betts is such a humble guy. Have seen him around Sarasota back in the day.
Ain’t nobody better than the Allman Brothers.
A older friend of mine was there that night at the Fillmore. He said it was magical.
Some of the best music- ever! The music of ABB will never die. ❤ So very cool to hear Butch and Dickey sharing this great info.
Two very talented Southern gentlemen
It’s always my dream to see in person,The Allman Brothers Band playing in front of me,in concert.Unluckily it didn’t happen😢Loved their music since my teen aged days in the Philippines,adopted,interpreted and played by our local band Petrified Anthem.In Memory of ElizabethReed,Jessica,Ramblin’ Man,Midnight Rider,etc.are great songs.
RIP Dickey Betts,your guitar playing was one of the best!
Back in 1969-1971, I had seen The Allman Brothers with Duane numerous times throughout North Carolina and Virginia at various gigs...even in some high school gyms. I was in a band that did many of their tunes and we all travelled to wherever they were gigging. The vibe they created was extraordinary...unlike any other music I had played or witnessed. I was fortunate to have played on the same bill with them in May of 1971 at the University of North Carolina while drumming with Chuck Berry then. For me , there was nothing better than the spirit that they brought with their music. I was also able to see them after Duane's tragic death when they played in Boston during the winter there. I thought to myself..."how could they possibly do this without Duane" but somehow they managed to get through the music. It wasn't easy to see them at that time. I actually had to leave because it was so emotional for me to be witnessing at the time. A huge part of their heart and soul was gone....yet they carried on despite. I could only imagine how it must have been for them. the rest is history. I can say that, for me, there is no better musical experience than with the brothers. Their music has impacted my own creative soul in many, many ways and I thank God for having been able to feel their music as closely as I have.
Didn't you play in greg allman's band?..I read greg's book,and i think i remember seeing your name mentioned when he was recording his solo album "Laid Back",,which turned out to be a damn good album.
Probably Scott Boyer.
That is ever loving amazing Scott! I agree that ABB to me sounds like they have a musical spirit that can't be beat. I get sad reflecting on Duane and I am only 30 so I couldn't have even met him like you did.. but I feel those emotions. Powerful powerful brotha, take it easy.
thank you
I hitchiked to Chapel Hill from Wilmington for that weekend of great music. You guys did a great job backing up Chuck Berry. I remember a very good bit of great lineup of bands I know Spirit played that night. Saturday was special because we saw J Geils Band then Muddy Waters that evening Alex Taylor played and Duane sat in with his band. Then the Allman Brothers Band played a great set, my first introduction to their music. And Sunday afternoon Tom Rush played. That was the first weekend of May 1971. The friend I hitchiked up there with had sort of prepared me for how good The Allman Brothers were live but hearing Duane and Dickie doing that twin lead sound and Duanes slide playing just totally blew me away. Great memories of one of my favorite weekends of music ever bar none. I was a Duane Allman fan for life after that.
Two of the coolest dudes !! great interview
70’s were such a Great period for Rock and Roll. Feel Lucky to have attended many ABB shows and witness the Magic !
Dickey and Jamoe still kickin'. Live long boys.
I REALLY enjoyed this interview! The juxtaposition of amiable, friendly Trucks and the often cranky, prickly Betts allowed for the interview to go back and forth in tone and mood. Kudos to the interviewer for his insightful questions. It was one of the first interviews I’ve ever seen Dicky actually enjoy and laugh in.
Legends .. Major part of the bands success .. An Era gone but not forgotten as we will always play their Music ..
RIP
One of the biggest robberies to mankind is that there is not high quality video of the 7 hour show at the Filmore and not way more footage of the Brothers with Duane.
Agreed all those 70a bands didn't realize what they would be 50 yrs later....lived 45 min from watkins...my bro got busted w a quarter lb on his way there.....at arraignment cop reported 9 grams....3oz 21grams that crooked cop took
Dickey is legend....
ritabeluga. Yes he is and very underappreciated to.
Damn straight
Had such a crush on Dickey most of my life❤
I really like this interviewer. Great questions and he kept a chill respectful vibe the whole time
I've never heard an interview of Butch Trucks - intelligent and well spoken man.
Laverne Johnson piss off.
Lavern I agree dope addict broke addict , talked bad about dickey when brothers were done 2015 chicken shit coward
He was a great story teller, particularly stories about Duane. The IRS harassed him for years and finally killed him. Fuck DC!
Laverne Johnson You will never do half of what Trucks did for our world. Spew all the reality you want but the reality is Butch was a great musician that made millions smile and dance 💃
A really enlightening interview...meet (In a figurative sense ) the allman Brothers while going thought Basic Training in Ft Jackson SC back in '72....barely spoke english...on a week end off, I got together w/a few other recruits like me...they introduced me to that kind of music....few days later while gassing mi car saw some cheap 8 tracks ...one of them Idlewild South ....bought it....the rest is history.....few yrs later saw them at the Charlotte Speedway together w/Emerson.Lake and Palmer and black Oak Arkansas
The 70s were good to me.
Rest in peace Butch Trucks.
Poor guy, how do you end up broke after all that great music?
@@gunnerblankenship4132 I'm not. I'm paying my respects.
@@DucksDeLucks life that’s all
These guys remind me of guys I worked w doing construction repairs and various other stuff when I used to work w a guy as a helper right after HS. Some of the most laid back down to earth guys in hindsight.
RIP Butch!
Man I love these two.
Late seeing video yet I know how I'll remember the Allman Brothers. There will be nothing like them in the future. Great music and emotions. Much appreciation/thanks and grateful to all of them.
Genuine and humble bunch of guys reflecting on there climb to musical stardom. Just as natural as could be. Gotta really appreciate the look in their eyes, and the honesty of there feelings during the interview on Duanes passing. Respectful interviewing questions also. I think back then people were experiencing alot of things in life even just growing up and becoming your own individual that got expressed in there music. Now things seem so forced and pretentious with everyone wanting to be a star in there own ways . Cell phones and social media good and bad. Thats my opinion
April 2024...the original ABB is back together again!!!
Not quite. Jaimoe is still living on the planet Earth.
Really enjoyed see these two hard working thoughtful intelligent artists discussing their lives. Great interviewing. Thank you Dicky for some wonderful memories.
My favorite band of all time, the greatest band of all time, the greatest jam band of all time, the greatest LIVE RECORD OF ALL TIME, and DUANE THE GREATEST GUITARIST OF ALL TIME. Duane is dead, Greg is dead, everyone is dead. Let me die tomorrow an I will be able to say I lived during the greatest musical period in history.
Better believe that
Amen
Wonderful! I Interviewed Dickie In 1971 Knoxville Tennessee
I don’t know who did this interview but I think he did a great job. I think his voice has a calming effect on Dickie. Anyway this is a great interview…
i agree, it was very obvious he did his homework,and was thoroughly prepared
Gorgeous Dickey Betts and his soft eyes. Butch Trucks a cheeky soul. Love the Allman Bros.
❤Great interview❤ I love Dickey Betts, he is awesome & cool in every interview❤
Excellent interview with excellent musicians in an excellent band. AAB FOREVER !!!
Two southern gentlemen. Very cool interview. ✌️♥️
hi
RIP Dickey.
They dont make em like that anymore.... I miss those kinda guys. Laid back real and humble. Megagalactic talent and know how to treat a lady. Dickie betts has bedroom eyes for sho!
So do I! Would you like to meet me there?
hello
Laid back & humble describes them here, perfectly. Wish those qualities were valued more these days. It's a big loss to see so much arrogance, narcissism and egomania in America these days.
Love ABB! Jessica reminds me of a pleasant summer’s day no matter the weather outside.
As usual, The always prepared, intuitive and brilliant interviewer Pete Fornatale shows why he was the best in the business. Every question you wanted him to ask. He was a fan who respected artists. Butch and Dickie are just so amazing as players and people. Totally interesting and inspiring interview!
Truth...RIP Pete and Butch...🎼🔥🎶🎸✌
Fantastic and intelligent interview. Both guys respond so well.
I agree - very well put!
These men are goated as are the rest of the brothers
This band screams out for a film bio.
Probably would need a whole series. Or at least 2 pictures.
WOW WHAT AN INTERVIEW I AM 57
He’ll yeah !!!
Pete Fornatale from WNEW New York City...great DJ and interviewer, always asked best questions . What a treat.
the late great PF
Love every second of it.
Our own gave us their all.
Betts road is about 5 miles west of myakka city fl. off highway 70... he is relatives to some out here. he was out here when he was young and older. I've seen him a few times in person !
Really good interview questions. I was a bit surprised at how nice if not a bit stoic as well, Mr. Betts was. I 've heard so many nightmare stories about him, coming from others in the band. Good job!
These guys are awesome!
The tidbits of information you can learn here are timeless. So glad I found this.
CDaniel J80 - that’s exactly why I watch these. You never know what you might hear, it might be some random afterthought that one mumbles but it could be the most interesting thing you hear or a little something you never heard before. Great.
I would feel comfortable going to the bar with Dickey Betts. We would probably get hammered.
He was a bit of nasty drunk, just saying...
Who are the 33 weirdos that gave this excellent interview a thumbs down?!
"I was in one of my songwriting frenzies" Priceless!
Trying to make a living and doing the best I can! Great interview and great interviewer!
Back in the 80's Saw Betts&Trucks set in with Hank Jr band . Jr loved it !!! bass player turned to drummer with arms up (lost and confused) Awesome). Tallahassee,Fl Civic center. Excellent Jam
These two contributed more to the Allman Brothers sound than anyone else. Dickey doesn't get the creds, but his guitar held that band together.
You are 100% correct but don't forget Warren Haynes
SKY DOG
@@widowmaker6555 Warren is a damn good player but he joined long after the Allman Bros. heyday. Derek Trucks who as you know is Butch's nephew also later joined the band and is another guitar great who can play is ass off.
Dickys playing very unique in rock, great compositions
That's very true.
They live on in their own offspring! Derek Trucks, Devon Allman & Duane Betts are amazing! Not to mention Lukas Nelson and Warren Haynes among others keeping the amazing sound of ABB & The Band going.
You speak the truth !
Derek Trucks is not Butch Truck's offspring. He's his nephew.
Southern Gentlemen......much RESPECT !!
Dickey's "The Sherriff" look. Legend.
On,k,O O 2
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The Greatest band in the history of Rock
Allman Bros @ Wanneefest for years. If you were there then you know the Suwanee River Music Festival had them for so, so many great concerts. They used to play an early show and a late night show. All weekend long. Epic. ABB RIP
Sucks that its all over and these guys are gone. Ive never understood how Butch ended up where he did in life, and then ultimately, death. Sad. i saw the ABB twice and it was amazing.
An interesting interview, thanks for posting it. Occasionally I'll think that this or that musician should never have consented
to an interview. That's not the case here. Butch is very well spoken and while Dickie seems to hold back a little, when he gets started he gets his point across very well. I'm sure most of us wish this was longer. I also wish we could have heard more about Butch and Dickie. They were an awfully big part of one of the greatest rock bands.
Mitch Gawlik Great bands like the Allmans are made of great musicians not assholes. To get that good at anything you have to be somewhat humble.
Plus to sing the blues you’ve had to have gotten through some tough shit, it can humble you.
@@vCLOWNSHOESv Great musicians and assholes are not mutually exclusive. Many unkind things have
been said about Gregg. Van Morrison somehow got the idea he was God's gift. The list
really does go on.
Legends !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The 1950s-1970s produced the best catalogue of music in the history of the world encompassing all genres of music. Something magical about that time frame when music was just great.
People that are in the band a lot of times have trouble getting along with each other… I’m sure Dickie Betts was a difficult dude… but I tell you what he’s one of my favorite guitar players on this planet or any other… he just has something that other people don’t have… his guitar solos are on a different level and people should recognize that more than they do
Great interview, but just wondering why no one mentioned Greg! Greg's voice, his laid back southern stile of organ was the foundation that achored their sound.
Always miss THE BROS. chased this bunch around for 2yrs. Excellent ! 😎
Betts is much more soft-spoken that I would have imagined.
Dickey is to this day a man of few words.He said enough thru his gold top!
Talk to him after a pint of old #7
@@jimmyhenley8100 he's what i like to think every Southern man is and his son too lol
This is superb. Bought the first album on New Year's Eve - didn't know them but just tried it out in a sound booth - that was it!
These were my guys,28x in one year 72,
drake roberts That's awesome brother.
Hello there. You can't forget what is already there. I'm a big jazz fan
and when I think of guitarist I always think of the Almone Brother's
Band.of the 60s and 70s. There was a lot going on at that time. A lot of good band's that
Will always be remembered. These bands were amazing they seemed to spring
Up out of nowhere. Not like now with the talent shows.
Great interview.
I grew up with this band in Jacksonville FL. Forest Inn. Beach Coliseum
He mentions Reese Wynans in the Second Coming.. SRV’s keyboardist
larry reinhart was 'rhino' the killer guitarist for captain beyond.
I didn't even make that connection, Holy shit!
Reese Winan has a decent interview on here talking about the early days.
I saw Reese Wynans play with Mike Henderson & Glenn Worf in NYC in the early 90s. Didn't know anything about him at the time, just happened to be going to see Mike Henderson as I'd heard he was interesting. Mr Wynans was fantastic that night.
If there was no dickey Betts there would have been no Allman brother band HE was a great big part ! Same with Mr. Trucks .
Clay Simerly Especially after Duane passed, look at the albums following his death.Dickey was the driving force and the glue that kept that train on the tracks.After Greg snitched on his roadie,and got lost in Hollywood with Cher and a dope habit things went bad.
Clay Simerly I love Betts but Duane was the heart and soul of the band. Duane is my favorite guitar player or at least the one I've been listening to lately. His music with the Allman Brothers was incredible but the blues he did on the side was amazing. He really was an amazing blues guitar player.
AMEN !😎!
Saw them in Piedmont Park 1969.
Every. Single. Sunday. at Piedmont Park since May 1969
I used to watch them in ATLANTA around the bars and saloons before they got big and famous !! love them then !!
Me too Clay , did you know any of the girls that lived on Taft St. , just off Charles Allen by Piedmont Park.... ABB use to com there a lot before the album came out that fall of 69.
The guy doing the interview is extremely underrated here.
He did ok, Butch and Dickie seemed relaxed.
Excellent Interview, thanks for posting.
I was in a garage band in the mid 60's in Jax,Fla., across the street was another band, 31st of Feb.,David Brown, Butch Trucks. We were a horn band doing Tijuana Brass stuff. Butch and I were in same high school band a few years apart.
There was so much amazing music coming out of Jax in the late 60's thru the early 80's. I will forever be grateful to have been a teenager, living on the Westside during that time.
Amazing.. "Kids..They could never handle the mud these days".. Birth of the Millenials!
Yeah sir
RICHIE Blackmore
I think if you look at the date this was recorded, you'll agree he wasn't talking about any millenials
WRONG - 'millennials' were one or two years old at this point, and no one gave a sh/t. This is '84, by 'kids today' he's obviously referring to MTV kids, generation X. I know its hard to fathom that EVERY fukc1n thing isn't about millennials, but hey why not credit them for the damn Renaissance while at it
Of course to continue on would have been what Duane would have wanted. He was all about music, it was his life and that's why he was such an exceptional player. The Bros, you did alright! More than alright, you did yourself proud!🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈
I remember "The Second Coming." They played at various venue's around Sarasota, Fl in the Mid to Late sixties. Hours of incredible jams!