Dickey Betts news and features

“Dickey was larger than life, and his loss will be felt worldwide”: Dickey Betts, legendary co-founding guitarist of the Allman Brothers Band, has died aged 80

By Matt Owen published 18 April 24

Betts developed one of the most distinct and influential guitar styles in the history of rock

How Gary Rossington played through the pain to define the quintessential Southern rock sound with Lynyrd Skynyrd

By Alan Paul published 23 May 23

We pay tribute to the ultimate survivor, who broke every bone in his body and still kept the music going with a style that inspired generations of players

Derek Trucks and Duane Betts have collaborated on new single Stare At The Sun

Duane Betts shares new single featuring Derek Trucks – and it’s a tribute to his dad, Allman Brothers founder Dickey Betts

By Matt Parker published 22 May 23

Stare at the Sun is a “swampy” guitar-heavy tune inspired by a comment Trucks made about Betts Sr.’s playing style

1958 Gibson Les Paul played onstage for years by Dickey Betts of the Allman Brothers Band hits the auction block

By Sam Roche published 24 November 22

The guitar – which began life as a Goldtop, but was later given a sunburst finish at Betts' request – is expected to sell for between $800,000 and $1.2 million

The Dickey Betts Band Premiere New "Ramblin' Man" Live Video

By Jackson Maxwell published 2 July 19

A scintillating version of Betts' signature contribution to the Allman Brothers Band catalog.

Devon Allman and Duane Betts Announce the Allman Betts Band, New Album and Tour

By Richard Bienstock published 6 November 18

Set lists on the road will feature new music as well as Allman Brothers Band classics.

Peach Festival 2018—Photo Gallery

By Guitar World Staff published 16 August 18

Some terrific photos from the grounds of the 2018 Peach Festival, featuring Dickey Betts, Warren Haynes and more.

How to Play Like Dickey Betts of the Allman Brothers Band and Great Southern

By Andy Aledort published 12 December 17

The Allman Brothers Band's 25 All-Time Greatest Songs

By Andy Aledort, Alan Paul, Jimmy Brown published 28 July 17

Guitar Worldcelebrates the timeless music of the Allman Brothers Band with this comprehensive overview of their 25 all-time greatest songs.

Gregg Allman Talks Allman Brothers Band—Album by Album—in 2009

By Alan Paul published 30 May 17

Good Little Thing: Joshua Jacobson Talks Bonding—and Recording—with Dickey Betts

By Alan Paul published 23 February 17

Acoustic fingerpicker Joshua Jacobson scored quite a coup on his wonderful debut album, Good Little Thing, getting Dickey Betts to play on a cut.

Watch Allman Brothers and Sheryl Crow Play "Midnight Rider" in 1995

By Damian Fanelli published 18 November 16

Today, Time Life Records releasedThe Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Vol. 3, which collects a host of historic live performances by Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees.

Allman Brothers Band: Compilation Producer Bill Levenson Talks Deluxe '1971 Fillmore East Recordings'

By Alan Paul published 13 August 14

Video: Exclusive Look at the Allman Brothers Band Performing "Midnight Rider" in 1992 from 'Live At Great Woods' DVD

By Damian Fanelli published 3 February 14

Allman Brothers Band Legend Dickey Betts Heading to NYC's Iridium August 20; Pre-Sale Starts Today

By Damian Fanelli published 9 July 12

New Book by Alan Paul, 'One Way Out,' Provides an Oral History of The Allman Brothers Band

By Guitar World Staff published 3 July 12

Longtime Guitar World writer and editor Alan Paul has released One Way Out: An Oral History of the Allman Brothers Band. The Ebook is available exclusively through Amazon Singles for just $2.99.

Dickey Betts to Headline Benefit Concert Festival for "Dangerous" Dan Toler

By Josh Hart published 3 November 11