The influential guitarist, songwriter and singer was best known for the song "Ramblin' Man." Betts's blues, rock and country-influenced guitar style helped define Southern rock in the 1960s and '70s.
Dickey Betts, who formed a legendary lead guitar duo with Duane Allman in the Allman Brothers Band and was widely considered one of the greatest guitarists of all time, died Thursday morning. He was 80.
Dickey Betts, a founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, died April 18 at his home in Florida. He was 80 years old. Former bandmate Chuck Leavell played keyboards for the Macon, Ga.-based band and collaborated with Betts on multiple projects and performances over the years.
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