Forrest Richard "Dickey" Betts

One of the founding members of the Allman Brothers Band — the band out of Jacksonville, Florida, in 1969, the rock band had hits like "Ramblin' Man" and "Blue Sky." The original members included brothers Duane and Gregg Allman, as well as Berry Oakley, Butch Trucks Jai Johanny "Jaimoe" Johnson and Dickey Betts.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dickey_Betts

SARASOTA COUNTY — Dickey Betts, a driving force behind the Allman Brothers Band that launched Southern rock and influenced the jam band scene, died Thursday, April 18, at his home in Osprey on Little Sarasota Bay, according to his longtime manager.

"It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the Betts family announce the peaceful passing of Forrest Richard 'Dickey' Betts (December 12, 1943 - April 18, 2024) at the age of 80 years old," reads the statement from the Betts family.

"The legendary performer, songwriter, bandleader and family patriarch was at his home in Osprey surrounded by his family. Dickey was larger than life, and his loss will be felt world-wide. At this difficult time, the family asks for prayers and respect for their privacy in the coming days. More information will be forthcoming at the appropriate time."

Family

Betts married his fifth wife, Donna, in 1989.[15] He had four children: Kimberly, Christy, Jessica and Duane.

The Allman Brothers Band guitarist's Dickey Betts.

Source: Capricorn Records - Billboard, page 53, 9 Nov 1974 (Public Domain)

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2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dickey_Betts
3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Allman_Brothers_Band
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8. https://www.instagram.com/p/CsOmLApOsgm/?img_index=1