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Fans remember Dickey Betts and Allman Brothers classics

musicApr 18, 202610164

Dickey Betts, co-founder and longtime guitarist of the Allman Brothers Band, died April 18, 2024, from cancer and complications of COPD. Betts co-founded the Allman Brothers Band in 1969, remained through two breakups and reunions, left the group in 2020 after prolonged health issues, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the band in 1995. Signature Betts-era recordings include 'Jessica', 'Whipping Post', 'Soulshine', 'Melissa', 'Blue Sky', and live staples like 'In Memory of Elizabeth Reed' and 'One Way Out', with official performances available on YouTube such as the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 'One Way Out' clip and the AllmanBrosBandVEVO 'Melissa' lyric video.

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Dickey Betts died April 18, 2024, from cancer and COPD complications.
Betts co-founded the Allman Brothers Band in 1969 and left in 2020.
'Jessica', 'Blue Sky', 'Melissa', and 'In Memory of Elizabeth Reed' are Betts-era classics.