DICKEY BETTS-Guitar/Vocals ANDY ALEDORT-Guitar ..... PEDRO AREVALO-Bass ..... DUANE BETTS-Guitar ..... MIKE KACH-Keyboards/Vocals ..... FRANKIE LOMBARDI-Drums JAMES VARNADO-Drums
Dickey Betts, a founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, has one of the most distinctive voices in music today. Known as one of the most influential guitar players of all time, Betts has mastered a seamless style of lyrical melody and rhythm -- marrying country, jazz, blues, and rock into one unparalleled sound. The New York Times has called Betts "one of the great rock guitarists…[who thinks like a jazz improviser, in thoughtfully structured, cleanly articulated, intelligently paced phrases…[when] Mr. Betts was tearing into one of his improvisations, the music was about as exciting as rock and roll gets."
Playing since he can remember, Betts joined several bands in the sixties and eventually formed a band with bassist Berry Oakley. One fateful night in 1969, Betts and Oakley's band jammed with another local group featuring Duane and Gregg Allman, marking the birth of the Allman Brothers Band.
In addition to matching band leader Duane Allman lick for lick, Betts also wrote such memorable songs as "Revival" and the instrumental tour de force "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed." After Duane Allman and Berry Oakley were killed in accidents a year apart in 1971 and 1972, the ABB worked through their sorrow, with Betts writing and singing the group's biggest hit, "Ramblin' Man".
Members of the band ventured into solo careers in 1973, and Betts released his first solo album Highway Call, in 1974. The ABB split up in 1976, and Betts formed Dickey Betts and Great Southern. The group reformed in 1978, but soon split again, and Betts formed the Dickey Betts Band releasing Pattern Disruptive in 1988.
In 1989, their 20th anniversary, the Allman Brothers Band reformed. The chemistry that resulted from the unique two-guitar approach of Warren Haynes and Betts made the Allman Brothers Band once again one of the most compelling bands in the country. The ABB enjoyed continued success throughout the nineties -- being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, winning their first Grammy, and amazing audiences with their powerful live performances.
A year after the ABB celebrated their 30th anniversary, Betts formed the Dickey Betts Band and hit the road on his own. His guitar sound is still immediately recognizable, with soaring leads providing musical wings, and his road-seasoned vocals reflecting grit and hard-earned respect.
Dickey Betts & Great Southern's Friend Space (Top 19)
Thanks for the inspiration Mr. Betts! You are my original hero! I would love to have your autograph! If you get a chance, please check out my instrumental, "Loki's Blues", inspired by Mr. B.B. King and you. God bless you sir!
Thanks for the friendship! We hope you enjoyed our music. Cool to always make new friends too. We also have another site that has 2 additional track's from our new album. We hope you enjoy them as well. We sure would like to play in your home town. So if you know of any places we could play, please contact us with the info,
Hi Dickey, just stopping by to say hello.Keep doing what your doing,your my fav. brother of the road and i favor that slide guitar and always will (one of a kind) Love the T-Shirts. ~The Heart of a Gypsyguitargirl~ Thankyou!!
Hey Dickey and Great Southern! What a great show it was in Huntsville the other night. Man you havent lost a thing. Great to meet your son Duane. He's a great player. Thanks for bringing it to Alabama! The very best to all. Peace and love. E
PEACE & MANY BLESSINS' ON YOUR PATH !! THANKS FOR KEEPING THE BLUES ALIVE!! MAY THERE BE FEW STONES IN YOUR PASSWAY MY FRIEND!! HOPE TO SEE YOU ON THE ROAD..TILL THEN.. KEEP MAKING IT DO WHAT IT DO... ~ RR
"DEVIL OFFERED A GOLD DOBRO~I SAID NO,I BE A HOBO!!" ~ RiYeN RoOtS
Hey, Dickey! You probably don't remember, but I jammed with you down in Sarasota once. I'm that crazy sax playing chick. :D I got a new album out, Groovit Yourself! Check it out, it's up on iTunes now!
Thank you for being our friend. Uncle DooDad invites you to stop by http://www.uncledoodad.com/ and check out the live recordings we’ve posted from recent shows in Seattle, Portland and Bellingham. Lots more streaming audio for free on the site too.
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