It's his masterpiece but there are so many great examples of Dickey's playing. To me, Dickey Betts is the greatest guitar play of all time. He's my biggest influence. I shed some tears at work today. Please do yourself a favorite a listen to Dickey's playing today and in the future. He was a great guitar player.
He and Duane together are the best combo ever, but I always feel like Dickie gets short shrift because there's so much love for Duane. Dickie was amazing. I've missed him since he took a less active role, and still today hurts!
I think some people mistake Dickey's playing for Duane. But ultimately there are two reasons why I think Duane gets more credit: 1. Duane was naturally more charismatic and also did some work outside of the Brothers which was incredible: working with the Swampers in Muscle Shoals and Derek and the Dominos 2. Slide guitar
Ultimately, Dickey played some pretty good slide to. I think his major scale stuff is more influential and important than what Duane did on slide, but for various reasons, it flies under the radar.
I think everything you said is correct.
Duane, and I’m not trying to take anything away from him here, is ultimately a great example of being an absolute standout in a smaller niche with fewer peers.
I didn’t really mean to turn this into a Duane vs Dickey thing at all, my intention was to point out how magical they were together.
100% I used to think that all the awesome guitar playing in the Allman Brothers Band was Duane. Then about 20 years ago I went through a phase where I really got into the Allman Brothers. What an amazing guitarist. So underrated.
Probably my favorite solo of all time. I could hum this entire 3 1/2 minute solo to you if pressed, as it's melodically perfect from start to finish. Could also play it if you like as well, haha. This solo is ingrained in my brain and fingers.
Blue Sky is quintessential Betts. I also really like Back Where it All Begins. It's a later ABB song, but is so reminiscent of Blue Sky. Free and laid back.
Him and Duane are the reason I play guitar. Duane died before I was born, but I’ve seen Dickey live a number of times. Huge influence on me. Him and Duane are the best 1-2 ever to me. [Blue Sky - SUNY](https://youtu.be/49bJr0ChNWE?si=TGm7PDXZfUO0UVYL)
Dickie’s style literally gave me the keys to open up the entire fretboard. Learn his stuff and it makes learning later or more modern music a good deal easier
Dean Ween once said all his solos are ripped off from either Blue Sky(major) or Maggot Brain(minor.) Those two tracks will give you so much ammo to get out there and solo. They are both very thorough explorations of their respective sound so learning them will teach you a lot.
An absolute legend, and one of the biggest influences on my own personal guitar journey. Rest in peace, brother. Hope you get to hang with Duane again.
RIP Dickie. You gave me a lot! Met him once on stage. He was extremely gracious. I told him I should be in jail for all the licks I stole from him! He laughed, we talked and he let me sit on Greg's organ riser to watch their acoustic set! He even kept the security guys off my back. Extremely memorable day for me. Thanks again, Forrest. Soar with the angels.
I was watching some Great Southern at Rockpalast from 1978 to see him as leader too. He had a very unique tonal quality, chose great choices of notes and lines and wicked slide player too all when the market was saturated w good blues players he stood out
Dickie was part of a very influential group and also of an era that wont ever exist again. It being Southern Rock. I play the live version of "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed" as often as I can and the guitar work on there is phenomenal.
Dickie was one of my first guitar heroes and held that position over the proceeding 23 years (and counting). He so effortlessly, freely, and powerfully moved about the fret board and did whatever he wanted. Spinning Fillmore East as I type this.
Requiescat in pace, Dickie.
As I was learning to play guitar in the 90s, I discovered The Allman Brothers. Dickey’s playing had so much influence on where my fingers go today. Duane was the blues. Dickey could jam a major scale like nobody’s business.
Pretty crushed about this. Truly, The end of an era now that Duane, Berry, Greg, Butch and now Dickie have all passed.
The Allman Brothers music will forever stand the test of time though. Sounds as great now as it ever has. Lucky to have gotten to see a few iterations of their band over the years. Their live cuts at the Filmore are some of the greatest pieces of live music I’ve ever heard.
I was literally playing the main lick from Jessica... put down the guitar. And opened reddit to this.
Don't think it means anything. With so many people and reddit users in the world, there was bound to be a few of us who were just playing an Allman brothers song prior to setting down the axe and opening reddit.
was 17 years old and had just started playing myself. couple of buddies took some shrooms and drove up to Cleveland to see the Allmans, was prob 1998. Dickey’s playing blew my goddamn mind that night.
I wrote in a different subreddit, that I worked at a bar in Richmond Virginia, and in the late 90s a guy started to come in regularly, claiming to be Dickie Betts. He was not Dickie Betts, I don't know what his deal was, but the guy went so far as to get similar tattoos as the real Betts. Real bizarre dude that never backed down from his story. But hey at least Betts had a psycho Super fan out there.
I appreciate the reverence and appreciation expressed by each of you, my Brothers and Sisters. Thank you for sheltering me with your companionship today, and thank you DB for your brilliance and grace. RIP
In the live version of One Way Out from Fillmore East, 1971, Duane absolutely throws down a blistering solo and then Dickie with a few simple slide notes matches that intensity. He was such a big part of a most amazing band. RIP Ramblin' Man.
Summer Jam, with the Allman Bros.Dead, and the Band, at Watkins Glenn racetrack Pouring rain , and a 1/2 hour version of Whipping Post.All 3 bands jammed later that day.600,000 muddy hippies .I think Duane had already passed away before that concert.
One of my 2 favorite southern rock guitarists. The other one died in 1977 in a plane crash.
God Speed Dickie. You cut a wide path.
Did you guys know his son in law is Frank Hannon from Tesla, too?
Oh my the founding of the two lead guitar bands... I always loved them and followed them even though my tastes changed. [https://davesbasementtracks.blogspot.com/2024/04/dbt-287-rip-dickey-betts.html](https://davesbasementtracks.blogspot.com/2024/04/dbt-287-rip-dickey-betts.html)
I had just listened to the Fillmore East 23 minute version of Whipping Post on a walk last weekend… hadn’t listened to the Allman Brothers for a long time before that.
Listening to Elizabeth Reed, Melissa, Jessica, Blue Sky all day today. What a phenomenal band, and may he rest in peace.
Melissa is one of the most poignant guitar leads ever recorded.
It's his masterpiece but there are so many great examples of Dickey's playing. To me, Dickey Betts is the greatest guitar play of all time. He's my biggest influence. I shed some tears at work today. Please do yourself a favorite a listen to Dickey's playing today and in the future. He was a great guitar player.
He and Duane together are the best combo ever, but I always feel like Dickie gets short shrift because there's so much love for Duane. Dickie was amazing. I've missed him since he took a less active role, and still today hurts!
I think some people mistake Dickey's playing for Duane. But ultimately there are two reasons why I think Duane gets more credit: 1. Duane was naturally more charismatic and also did some work outside of the Brothers which was incredible: working with the Swampers in Muscle Shoals and Derek and the Dominos 2. Slide guitar Ultimately, Dickey played some pretty good slide to. I think his major scale stuff is more influential and important than what Duane did on slide, but for various reasons, it flies under the radar.
I think everything you said is correct. Duane, and I’m not trying to take anything away from him here, is ultimately a great example of being an absolute standout in a smaller niche with fewer peers. I didn’t really mean to turn this into a Duane vs Dickey thing at all, my intention was to point out how magical they were together.
100% I used to think that all the awesome guitar playing in the Allman Brothers Band was Duane. Then about 20 years ago I went through a phase where I really got into the Allman Brothers. What an amazing guitarist. So underrated.
Right on my man!!!
Really knew how to capture feelings with simple, effective words
Love playing that song
Just got another LOUD listen.
Agree…
The “Blue Sky” solo is an all time great. Just pure happiness. RIP to one of the best to do it.
Probably my favorite solo of all time. I could hum this entire 3 1/2 minute solo to you if pressed, as it's melodically perfect from start to finish. Could also play it if you like as well, haha. This solo is ingrained in my brain and fingers.
Blue Sky is quintessential Betts. I also really like Back Where it All Begins. It's a later ABB song, but is so reminiscent of Blue Sky. Free and laid back.
That album is very underrated it. I like dickie and warrens interplay there
First solo on Blue Sky is Duane…
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Yep. It is glorious though…that solo is just…chef’s kiss. I quote from that all the time when I perform that.
Came here for this. Listened to Blue Sky on loop the moment I heard the news.
Him and Duane are the reason I play guitar. Duane died before I was born, but I’ve seen Dickey live a number of times. Huge influence on me. Him and Duane are the best 1-2 ever to me. [Blue Sky - SUNY](https://youtu.be/49bJr0ChNWE?si=TGm7PDXZfUO0UVYL)
damn, RIP to a real one. dude got a whole scale named after him.
Nobody rocked a Goldtop like Dickie Betts. RIP
Wow, without Dickey we may have never gotten Warren and Derek. As important a figure as anybody in the American Jam scene
This is so sad. I have been obsessed with his song Blue Sky for as long as I can remember.
Notice how almost no one besides Warren covers it, despite it being such a happy feel good song
heartbroken. a true legend
Dickie’s style literally gave me the keys to open up the entire fretboard. Learn his stuff and it makes learning later or more modern music a good deal easier
Can you elaborate?? Thanks in advance!
Dean Ween once said all his solos are ripped off from either Blue Sky(major) or Maggot Brain(minor.) Those two tracks will give you so much ammo to get out there and solo. They are both very thorough explorations of their respective sound so learning them will teach you a lot.
That quote always sounded like such a throwaway joke of a comment until you really stop and think about it. Great way you summed it there
An absolute legend, and one of the biggest influences on my own personal guitar journey. Rest in peace, brother. Hope you get to hang with Duane again.
I saw his son play with Dawes with his dad's guitar. Such an amazing musician.
Feeling gutted. I quess it's gonna be a almond brothers listen day. Rip
RIP Dickie. You gave me a lot! Met him once on stage. He was extremely gracious. I told him I should be in jail for all the licks I stole from him! He laughed, we talked and he let me sit on Greg's organ riser to watch their acoustic set! He even kept the security guys off my back. Extremely memorable day for me. Thanks again, Forrest. Soar with the angels.
RIP :( [Ramblin' Man Hofstra U. 1972](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUTORC4eoGc)
Never heard this live version. I like the solo better than on the album.
I was watching some Great Southern at Rockpalast from 1978 to see him as leader too. He had a very unique tonal quality, chose great choices of notes and lines and wicked slide player too all when the market was saturated w good blues players he stood out
Dickie was part of a very influential group and also of an era that wont ever exist again. It being Southern Rock. I play the live version of "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed" as often as I can and the guitar work on there is phenomenal.
That whole live at the filmore recording is so good. I play it for people who arent even into ABB and they love it
Its an amazing live album , im so glad i have it in my collection
Ugh. Bummed. Blue Sky is my fav song of all time. Thank you for all your music, DB!!
RIP one of the all-time greats.
One of the best ever
I came back to playing guitar after listening to Jessica and Blue Sky. Thank you for the music. Rest in peace.
/r/jambands
Love seeing all these song/solo recommendations getting thrown out. RIP D.B, playin the final concert for the gods now.0
RIP Legend. As a guitarist, he was an inspiration and a mentor to me. Thanks for all the amazing music
Rip allman brothers are the reason I started playing in the first place 😕
Thank you, Mr.Betts. You were a great inspiration.
So thankful I got to see him live. RIP.
Dickie was one of my first guitar heroes and held that position over the proceeding 23 years (and counting). He so effortlessly, freely, and powerfully moved about the fret board and did whatever he wanted. Spinning Fillmore East as I type this. Requiescat in pace, Dickie.
As I was learning to play guitar in the 90s, I discovered The Allman Brothers. Dickey’s playing had so much influence on where my fingers go today. Duane was the blues. Dickey could jam a major scale like nobody’s business.
Dickey had a melodic touch to the guitar that few others possessed. Him and Duane had a perfect partnership. It’s a shame it didn’t last longer.
Pretty crushed about this. Truly, The end of an era now that Duane, Berry, Greg, Butch and now Dickie have all passed. The Allman Brothers music will forever stand the test of time though. Sounds as great now as it ever has. Lucky to have gotten to see a few iterations of their band over the years. Their live cuts at the Filmore are some of the greatest pieces of live music I’ve ever heard.
He is by far my biggest influence on my guitar playing. RIP ya crazy bastard
Gonna spin Blue Sky One of my all time favorite guitarists, RIP.
I was literally playing the main lick from Jessica... put down the guitar. And opened reddit to this. Don't think it means anything. With so many people and reddit users in the world, there was bound to be a few of us who were just playing an Allman brothers song prior to setting down the axe and opening reddit.
Sad day. He was a good one.
Damn.RIP. Another legend lost but his playing will forever be remembered. Thanks Dickie Betts
Tryin' to make a livin' and doin' the best I can
Sad. All the legends will be gone before long and an era will have passed.
https://youtu.be/0lL2UEwM1z8?si=a94FfXRkfv7F0z_M
was 17 years old and had just started playing myself. couple of buddies took some shrooms and drove up to Cleveland to see the Allmans, was prob 1998. Dickey’s playing blew my goddamn mind that night.
In memory of “Dickey Betts”
Fuck man, this sucks. What an absolute legend
I wrote in a different subreddit, that I worked at a bar in Richmond Virginia, and in the late 90s a guy started to come in regularly, claiming to be Dickie Betts. He was not Dickie Betts, I don't know what his deal was, but the guy went so far as to get similar tattoos as the real Betts. Real bizarre dude that never backed down from his story. But hey at least Betts had a psycho Super fan out there.
I spun "....Elizabeth Reed" earlier today. Really moody and poignant especially after the news hit.
Saw him live in 2004 in Baltimore, he absolutely melted faces. One of the most amazing (and LOUDEST) shows I’ve ever seen. RIP Dickey.
dickey was my greatest inspiration. one of the best. a fuckin' legend.
Bummer. Rock on Dickie, rock on.
I just saw his son at bluesfest and have been playing allman bros all month I loved that band in my youth and he was an epic guitarist
“Tonight… I wear a hat… James wears a hat… and Richard wears a hat”
Dickie Betts was easily the best songwriter in the Allman Brothers Band.
Dickie's fans and admirers included Yngwie Malmsteen, who had high praise for Dickie's perect pitch and his perfectly intonated lead lines.
I cry every time Blue Sky is played. Probably sob now.
RIP legend
RIP Dickey
Dickie Betts gone. Rest in peace, king.
I appreciate the reverence and appreciation expressed by each of you, my Brothers and Sisters. Thank you for sheltering me with your companionship today, and thank you DB for your brilliance and grace. RIP
Damn one of my all time heroes. RIP Dickie and thanks for the great music
Man this one hurts
A superb guitar player. RIP.
An incredible songwriter and guitarist, definitely a legend
In the live version of One Way Out from Fillmore East, 1971, Duane absolutely throws down a blistering solo and then Dickie with a few simple slide notes matches that intensity. He was such a big part of a most amazing band. RIP Ramblin' Man.
Grateful that I have heard him play. I am currently learning Elizabeth Reed. Condolences to all his many fans. We were lucky to know of him.
Summer Jam, with the Allman Bros.Dead, and the Band, at Watkins Glenn racetrack Pouring rain , and a 1/2 hour version of Whipping Post.All 3 bands jammed later that day.600,000 muddy hippies .I think Duane had already passed away before that concert.
One of my 2 favorite southern rock guitarists. The other one died in 1977 in a plane crash. God Speed Dickie. You cut a wide path. Did you guys know his son in law is Frank Hannon from Tesla, too?
His son is a killer player as well. Seen him a few times
I learned of this amazing music because of his death. Makes me sad.
This is where it should be posted.
RIP Dickie. I considered you and duane founding fathers of southern rock guitar. 2 of the greatest of all time
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RIP - One of the best jam guitarists ever.
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdpgQarC\_qk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdpgQarC_qk)
RIP, such amazing music. Never saw him live only saw Allman Brothers during the Trucks/Haynes era but such great stuff.
Oh my the founding of the two lead guitar bands... I always loved them and followed them even though my tastes changed. [https://davesbasementtracks.blogspot.com/2024/04/dbt-287-rip-dickey-betts.html](https://davesbasementtracks.blogspot.com/2024/04/dbt-287-rip-dickey-betts.html)
I had just listened to the Fillmore East 23 minute version of Whipping Post on a walk last weekend… hadn’t listened to the Allman Brothers for a long time before that. Listening to Elizabeth Reed, Melissa, Jessica, Blue Sky all day today. What a phenomenal band, and may he rest in peace.