Founding member and longtime guitarist of the Allman Brothers Band, Dickey Betts, died Thursday at the age of 80.
Betts’ family issued a statement announcing his death on social media on the same day. “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,” they wrote to Instagram.
“The legendary performer, songwriter, bandleader and family patriarch passed away earlier today at his home in Osprey, FL., surrounded by his family,” they said.
Recording Artist Dickey Betts at the press conference for the Gibson Custom Southern Rock tribute 1959 Les Paul at the Gibson Guitar Factory on May 19, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images
The talented musician’s family went on to pay tribute to Betts, and…
