Dickey Betts — the longtime guitarist from the Allman Brothers Band — has died after some well being points … this in response to his household.
The musician’s family members announced the unhappy information Thursday, saying he handed away at his residence in Osprey, Florida, earlier at the moment … sharing, “Dickey was larger than life, and his loss will be felt world-wide.” He died from most cancers and persistent obstructive pulmonary illness.
Dickey’s previous few years had been marred with illnesses — he had a light stroke in August 2018, and the next month fell and hit his head whereas taking part in along with his canine. The autumn brought about a mind bleed … forcing him to bear surgical procedure.
Betts was one of many founding members of the Allman Brothers Band — whereas he is referred to as their lead guitarist, he additionally penned two of their greatest hits, “Jessica” and “Ramblin’ Man.”
Dickey left the band in 2000 and targeted on his solo profession all through the 2000s, retiring in 2014. He briefly returned to touring in 2018 along with his son, however his fall later introduced his profession to an official finish.
Jai Johanny Johanson is now the one surviving OG member of the Allman Brothers Band — Gregg Allman handed away from liver most cancers battle in Could 2017, and drummer Butch Vehicles additionally died that very same 12 months.
Tragically, Duane Allman — one other founding member of the band — died in a bike accident in 1971 at age 24. Bassist Berry Oakley additionally died at 24 in a bike crash the next 12 months, eerily near the place Duane’s accident occurred.
Betts was 80.
RIP
