Dickey Betts Thanks to his solos and songs that are known to entire generations in the United States, he helped define the sound of the famous band Allman Brothers Band, as well as the southern rock genre. The band's co-founder died at the age of 80 from cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He confirmed this information in an interview with Rolling Stone magazine David Sperohis manager.
“It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that the Betts family announces that Forrest Richard 'Dickey' Betts (December 12, 1943 – April 18, 2024) passed away peacefully at the age of 80,” the statement read. “The legendary performer, songwriter, bandleader and family man, passed away at his home in Osprey, Florida, surrounded by his loved ones. Dickey was larger than life and his loss will be felt around the world. The family asks for prayers and respects at this difficult time their privacy in the coming days. More information will be provided in due course,” it added.
Dickey Betts was often overshadowed by the main musicians, the brothers Gregg and Duane Allman. Despite this, he was still important to the development of the group's sound. It was Betts who wrote the group's most famous hit, “Ramblin' Man” from 1974, or an instrumental one “Jessica”.