Allman Brothers Cofounder dies

[Mackaydon]

Dickey Betts, Allman Brothers Band co-founder and legendary guitarist, dies at 80

Guitar legend Dickey Betts, who co-founded the Allman Brothers Band and wrote their biggest hit, "Ramblin' Man," has died.

www.cbsnews.com

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[Marino13]

All those great musicians of my youth are passing. On the flip side,many are still going strong.

 

[ArfieBoy]

They aren't the musician of my youth, but of my late twenties and early thirties. Oh no, What does that mean about me?!!!

 

[Marino13]

They aren't the musician of my youth, but of my late twenties and early thirties. Oh no, What does that mean about me?!!!

You're old. 🙂

 

[tamrock]

It was those kind of songs he wrote that inspired me to hitch-hike from Des Moines, IA to the California Bay Area in the summer of 1975. I wouldn't suggest for any 19 year old to do that today though.

 

[Marino13]

It was those kind of songs he wrote that inspired me to hitch-hike from Des Moines, IA to the California Bay Area in the summer of 1975. I wouldn't suggest for any 19 year old to do that today though.

I was just kidding about the old crack. I'm pushing 60 myself. 🤣

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

I started listening to Allman Brothers in 1971, with Live At Fillmore, still listening to them.

 

[dognose]

some great music.
he was an amazing song writer.
thier music brings back good memories of times with buddies also no longer with us.