This man is walking Rock & Roll history. Show some respect. Really. This is one of this finest musicians in the history of Blues, Rock and Roll ! Be healthy, Dickie!
I feel like Dickey was mainly the one Duane was referring to when he said , "and if you lay something bad on them, you'll get your teeth knock clean down your throat.. Dangerous people!.."
That's because Skydog was the most humble musician on the planet. Duane could BLOW Mean rotten woman/child beating Dickey out of the water! The Allmans NEVER Hit a woman or their children Gregory had to pay him to stay away...ALL of them had finally had enough
@Roysten Mantis Ask Dickey where BlueSky is? He doesn't know. WHY? He beat her with a piece of STOVE PIPE, and Skydog found out and recused her and their daughter, and she's living under an assumed name. Guess who was paying her child support all those years? His name was Gregory Lenoir Allman As far as Dickey as a Guitarist, if he wasn't great, Skydog would never have put him in his band. The one thing I can say is Dickey has always felt guilty that he was in Florida when Duane had his accident, and he did LOVE Duane. Look at Berry, He went from not wanting to play in Duane's band, to not being able to live without him. Gregory was bigger physically, but Duane was bigger in every other way. Duane changed everyone's life that knew him, and changed Southern Culture. When he played session work in AL, he said the only thing they hated worse then Black folk, were those damn long haired hippies. He didn't march, or picket, all you had to do was LOOK. When you saw his band you saw a Black man and a bunch of long haired hippies...GET THE MESSAGE....It took a little bit...But THEY GOT IT Some say today they would have diagnosed Dickey as bi-Polar...
If there is any justice in the universe, Betts will be remembered as one of the great artists of our era. A true musical legend almost without compare.
Dickey is smarter than people think! He is a musical “genius “ and far superior than 99% of the guitarist out there today! One of a kind! Just a down to earth “Good ole Boy”! One of the greatest of all time! I love Dickey Betts!
Dickie is fine. He's always been laid-back and down-to-earth. His talent is so great that it's in his bones. He's never been a talker. He talks with his music and he's given me so much enjoyment all of these years.
SHredding is for egomaniacal pussies. Edward was the one that introduced shredding and he was the originator and the master of it. Then everyone copied it like a bunch of parrots. YJM took it to another level and he deserves credit. BUT - DICKIE is one with the guitar and plays with FEEL and puts his spirit into every note - and most importantly, he moves WITH the music, not over it like shredders. People can listen to Dickey all day and his songs are fun and good to listen to - not vehicles for guitar histrionics.
I have always thought that "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed" is one of the most beautiful and intensely passionate guitar songs ever. The performances of every member of the band on the long version on the Fillmore East album are expressions of true artistic inspiration. The version Dickey does with his son on the You Tube "instructional" version ascend into the realm of jazz. Dickey Betts' guitar playing is transcendental.
One of the 2 or 3 greatest guitarists of all time. Show some respect. Dickey's not wasted, he's old, that's how old people are. You will understand when you're 70.
Ha what a joke. If he's 2 or 3 all time, where does that put Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Peter Green, Duane Allman, Jimmy Page, Carlos Santana, Jeff Beck?
I am fighting back the tears as I write this. I love this man and his music. Dickey is the real deal.Oh how my fingers bled trying to play his stuff. I will be 68 years old in june and I can relate to him and where he is right now. I KNOW that look, my father had that look...enough.. We love ya Dickey,may you have peace.
RPM Blues People who make great music like Dickey and the Allman Brothers impact our lives forever. I remember the first time I heard blue sky live. I remember who was there and what we were doing and would not remember any of that night if it wasn't for blue sky.
Father time waits for no one. This man has had an excellent career. Getting old is nothing to be shamed of. It's going to happen to every one who lives long enough.
62 now and still listening to ABB. My kids love my music! Going to the Florida keys with my kids for some fishing end of march. Sure we will be playing all the Allman brothers classics. Nothing better than sitting round the fire to great timeless music❤ Love you Dicky❤
I have loved Dickey for years and have seen him many times. Getting old is difficult for all. I wish him all the best and words can not express my gratitude for what he has given to anyone who wants it. His music will outlast us all.
"If you dont do anything, something is bound to happen." Think about that. Our modern culture is obsessed with never feeling bored. Scared to feel empty and un-entertained lest they need to actually look inward and feel sadness. Instead, Dickey the artist embraces that emptiness. He sees it as a valuable part of living.
Good point.....same with silence, some people just cant keep their mouths shut when in the company of others who are using silence for its reflective benefits. They just feel so uncomfortable and feel they have to take necessary control
I was married to Dickeys cousin and I can tell you the family trait is they are QUIET people, you can sit around a bonfire with his family and hardly a word is spoke. I once asked his cousin ""how come you don't say anything I know you must have an opinion" and he replied " I do but I don't feel the need to share it" Wonderful, extremely smart people but very few words are spoken.
Michelle Crosby your meds are dickies meds, that would be alcohol. A Cohos is why dickie can't think or speak properly. Sorry loser if your smited over the fact that the music you like is played by drug addicts Bd wet brain drunks. Their maturity was stunted long ago because of drugs and alcohol and they never grew up. I'm sorry for you if your in the same situation. But facts are facts. Your little old music hero is a permanently pickled drunk. The attitude that you have is the reason he and I'm sure you, are or will be in the same situation. Now go have some more Booze , sitting on your barstool and cry in your beer.
Ringo Wilson you like kicking people when they're down? so what if Dickey is high , you lowlife little weasel. You probably don't do much trash talking on the street , get your ass handed to you
poor ringo. nobody of any merit wates time typing that shit. you have to be bipolar or boderline personality right? there is no possible way you are a well adjusted person. i'm not but you are the center of focus due to your bullshit. but i won't go on because you are looking for attention. join a meetup group or ride a bike outside of the house. i don't go on blasting the doors or allman bros year after year like a zombie. so much music genres out there to enjoy. derek trucks took over for dickie and is an amazing guitar player. not much of a writer but the most laidback guy u can imagine. i chatted with him after a small concert. anyways dickie partied hard and burnt out fast. that's his choice. what is your plan? to play it safe and be an asshole? like an art curator who never painted because he was too scared to jump in? congrats on not being a drunk but you're an asshole. a sober asshole is much worse than a drunk asshole anyday.
This man has been down a lot of hard roads, he is almost 70 years of age, he IS a living legend and has written some of the most amazing music you will ever know, fronting one of the greatest bands in rock/music history, I hope people can respect that...
I love Dickey Betts. One of the finest guitar players of the last century, and you could tell he really put care and intention into his playing, the styles he pursued, his drive to synthesize them and get better and better. I have a soft spot in my heart for all the Allmans but Dickey especially because he was born in my hometown!
That is amazing .He definately carefully picked his words .Quite profound to say,"I may not have written all those tunes if i wasn't apart of that band
This man is an artist. An American treasure. If you listen he completely understands his art and is comfortable in that knowledge. Particularly impressive is how he responds to his son’s work. Allowing him his space to develop. Can you imagine? He is Dickey Betts but he knows his son has to have his own voice. Love it!
LOL "The thing about golf is you have to work so damn hard to get good..." ..but apparently playing guitar like Dickey Betts just comes natural. One of the greatest players ever. Love you Dickey!
mulehead126 Yea exactly why do grown men talk like they want to sound stupid. I’ll tell you. Too many Americans watch tv. Not enough of them READ BOOKS MAGAZINES OF VALUE AND GOOD NEWSPAPERS. That’s WHY. And getting out the Bible on a daily or even weekly basis wouldn’t exactly do any harm.
I am a guitarist with some good chops thanks to you and The Brothers influencing me. Liz Reed is still and will always be one of my favorite guitar jams and also one of my most practiced songs. You have influenced SO MANY guitarists you are a trend setter history maker. Much love
THANKS DICKEY! Very much enjoyed hearing and seeing you pour your heart out to everyone in this interview...Look at all you did for the people with your music.
As someone said "necessity breeds tension and tension is the fuel of of invention." Dickey has contentment, less necessity it seems. Just don't panic Dickey! Live long we love what you've given us already!
Dickey's early ABB solos (studio or live) are among the greatest ever recorded, and he did Duane much respect on his own slide work immediately following DA's death, a lot of people don't realize that.
Suprisingly humble in many ways. He was one of my main musical idols when I was young. I've changed a lot since then and I'm not the fan I once was, but I still admire what he does everytime I hear one the band's better songs. He's still in a class by himself. The guitar never had a smoother voice while Dickey Betts was playing.
The ABB was Duanes band, but Dickey's contributions were extremely important. They were a band in the truest sense of the word, from the twin guitars to the drum section of Butch Trucks and Jaimoe pounding out polyrhythms, the lead bass of Berry Oakley almost acting like a third lead guitar at times, and finally, Greg Allman, possibly the best white blues singer ever. I agree that Derek and Warren are the best two guitarists since the beginning, but nothing can top the original band.
I watch this interview, and it doesn't make me sad, but rather it makes me happy. I'm filled with joy to know that Dickey Betts, the man, existed and that he created music that will inspire young musicians for the rest of time. A true guitarists' guitarist, Respects to Mr. Betts and the Allman Brothers family.
I'm 60 yrs old now, and remember listening to the ABB with my friends in 1972 before Duane died, and Eat A Peach was released. Dickey Betts was then and still is one of the greatest Blues, Country Rock guitar players and composers to have ever played a note. Thanks for some really great times and memories, DB!! I will never forget.
I love this interview...Dickey is so honest...this man has given his life to music and put many a smile on so many faces..i can go on but you know what im talking about
The most melodic and lyrical e-guitar player I know of. Nice listening to a musical genius. A hard working man who deserves some calmer days, I believe.
I play every Betts thing I can. His style is his footprint on the world of music. Fantastic! I'm pressing 70 myself and I find peace listening to him. Got to see him in New Orleans. What a show. Thanks for the memories.
"I hate to write where you can hear the contrived part of it. If I'm trying to write you can hear that I'm trying to write.... " So true. He's a great songwriter. He knows that great music has to be totally uncontrived and real.
Thank you Mr. Betts for taking the time to do this interview. Your music which youve brought to us all has touched many including myself. God Bless you and your family !!!!
Dickey is a legend....a great soul.....if you really listen to him even now he is still profund, just a little bit slower....one of my favourite artists ever....
Just caught Great Southern last week in NY. Tight band and intricate triple lead guitar harmony. Dickey has still got it. Best show I've seen in years.
Dickey is an icon of American music --masterful, uniquely styled compositions and I hold him to be the best "lick" player. Unfortunately, many overlook him when he played with Duane. However, listen to those tracks again -- Dickey was a perfect compliment to Duane's style. I still shake my head in amazement -- & I've been a guitar player for 48 years!
The inspiration for me with this interview is that he's stretching to come up with words to describe the mojo of how music just happens ... It's refreshing that that never changes , than goodness ! This guy is an inspiration and a hell of a guitar player . What he says about instrumental titles ... is awesome . Thanks Rickey ... keep rolling
Grew up to his guitar riffs. Nobody sounds like him! As hard as we all partied in the 70s 80s and 90s,its a wonder any of us are still kickin! Dickie is doing great at 70.❤
I saw Dickey Betts in concert in Salt Lake City back in the late 70's. What a superb musical treat. Solidified my appreciation for southern rock (as it was referred to back then)
Not only is Mr. Betts one of the most underrated guitarists and songwriters of all time, he has some of the most killer style ever known to man. Check out when the band played at the Florida bandshell in 1980, I believe. It should be here on RUclips. Absolutely rad!
You're overrated...🎸 Dickie was never 'underrated' ... 🎵 You know nothing, we appreciated him very much in the seventies even in Beirut, Lebanon where I grew up. The Saturday night 3 hour blues/rock show on the radio used an ABB songs to open, Les Brers in E minor, we were 15 or 17 then😂
Mr. Betts everything you write & play is fabulous! I find taking a break from writing really can make a difference, especially when one is feeling blocked or bored... Thank you for sharing your thoughts on writing Sir
Melissa Ward KC Thank You for your kind and lovely words Melissa Ward. What a pleasure to hear your sweet words after the drunk-sober fake ringo. Bless you Darling Lady!
Melissa Ward: Agreed. And you can sense some frustration in giving the creative process all the space in the world and not seeing anything emerge. This interview in its entirety explains Mr. Betts's unwise (as it turns out)) decision to come out of retirement last year. I'm hoping he his health recovers and that finally laying down his guitar will lead him to a more peaceful place this time around. He has fans who love him and his beautiful canon of work, and that these will suffice at last.
This is a great and monumental interview and it is fascinating to listen to what this legend has to say! He was and is a wonderful composer and player and I wish him well...!
Being a native born west coast Floridian myself, I can tell Dickey is one in the same just listening to him speak ! It's the same dialect, cadence, and accent.
Good on You wmb, Dicky Betts is one of the greatest guitarists that ever lived. Whatever his path now, he reached the top and shined bright as any of the best and achieved what 95% of most guitarists ever dream of. He is a major influence on my guitar style... We all get old...God Bless Dicky, he's a living legend...
Don't be a dick to Dickie, because: 1. He wrote and sang some of the most beautiful (Elizabeth Reed, Blue Sky) as well as some of the most memorable (Ramblin' Man) songs from that era. 2. Unlike many other musicians and drug users of that era, he is alive, and managed to make himself relevant into the 90's (Seven Turns, anyone?) 3. Great as the reformed ABB was, they lost all of their country and jazz influence without him, I would argue a greater loss than Duane or Berry, who were both great instrumentalists, but not writers. 4. Try being a touring musician for nearly 50 fuckin' years, then tell me how gracefully you've aged. 5. We all get old and dodgy, but this man's accomplishments and music will continue for decades after he's dead and gone. Who will remember you? Peace
I agree with everything except for #3. Hittin' the Note was a great record with jazz (especially Desdemona) and country influence. Derek Truck's diversity (of course influenced by Dickey) goes way beyond most guitarists in the world.
It's hard for me to describe how Dickey's guitar rides make me feel, and it never changes. He is such an awesome talent. Every time I'm driving and Jessica comes on the radio, I want to drive 100 miles an hour.
Dickey is still my favorite guitarist after all these years. Forget about all the turmoil in the past and just listen to his playing. He is a southern boy and he will be that way forever. I'm glad he is still around. Hope his future tour comes down to So. Calif again!
You can't bully a great composition and Betts is the guy who's proved it again and again.Getting passed what people are focusing on,wet brain,pouring a drink,what the fuck does any of that shit mean?This motherfucker lives and dies for his art,and waiting for real inspiration is what separates him from mediocre background music "professionals".He's coming across crystal clear as a giant creative force.Nobody plays like this beautiful musician.He stands alone,has left his mark and sounds like he ain't done yet.God bless him and players who walk a similar path. Thank you for uploading this conversation.Insightful.
Dicky has always been a down to earth, straight shooter. He has nothing to prove to anyone and could care less about acting a certain way or coming across as a star or celebrity. This interview reminds me if what it would be like to shoot the breeze with him in his kitchen. He's fine. He's still Dicky and I still have and always will have a ton of respect for this man.
thank you Carl.. Dickey is a straight face comic as well as great guitarist. Considering that half the people he played with died of drug overdoses, the man is surprisingly coherent.
Dicky you were the foil / inspiration to the best guitarist that ever lived. You are amazing - those canvases where genius and you're a damn good guitar player to boot. Love ya
I have no judgements. I love this man. No matter what is, has happened, or what may be, this man has given us beautiful, timelss, groundbreaking things. Think of your own arc as a person. I'll take you fishing Dickey.
September 16, 1971 hearing Blue Sky for the 1st time at A Warehouse in New Orleans. Little did we know in 6 weeks this wonderful collaboration would end. Thank you Dickey !
Cant't believe this the man had written so beautiful song like Elizabeth Reed, Jessica , Blue Sky and so many more. Hope you'll get a good life Dicky. You've given us so much with your music. Love you man.
I'm so thankful for Dickie Betts. You can't think of the Allman Bros without him coming to mind. The whole Allman bros mystique has been a contant source of inspiration in my life.
This man is walking Rock & Roll history. Show some respect. Really. This is one of this finest musicians in the history of Blues, Rock and Roll ! Be healthy, Dickie!
No Dickie, no Allmans.
I love Betts,
Dickie had an ego problem according to gregg
Who was it that didn't show respect? The guy asked him some questions, he answered.
Only Dickie and Jaimo left. Also Chuck Leavell
Dickey might be the most underrated great guitarist ever. He's also a great writer. The man is a legend.
I'm pretty sure his "rating" is up to snuff. Fuck Almighty with the "underrated bullshit".
Only underrated by someone that hasn't seen or heard him play 👍
Where the hell does all this underrated nonsense come from? Is this a new form of mental illness?
Not sure where He is underrated... but ok.
He.s not underrated with people who know the guitar.
One of the greatest musicians that has ever graced the stage
The world is now a lesser place today without Dickey...Its a dam sad day...RIP Brother
As Duane Allman once said about Dickey, "I'm the famous one- he's the good one"
I feel like Dickey was mainly the one Duane was referring to when he said , "and if you lay something bad on them, you'll get your teeth knock clean down your throat.. Dangerous people!.."
That's because Skydog was the most humble musician on the planet.
Duane could BLOW Mean rotten woman/child beating Dickey out of the water!
The Allmans NEVER Hit a woman or their children
Gregory had to pay him to stay away...ALL of them had finally had enough
@Marlene GB amen! Preach!
@Roysten Mantis Ask Dickey where BlueSky is? He doesn't know. WHY? He beat her with a piece of STOVE PIPE, and Skydog found out and recused her and their daughter, and she's living under an assumed name. Guess who was paying her child support all those years? His name was Gregory Lenoir Allman
As far as Dickey as a Guitarist, if he wasn't great, Skydog would never have put him in his band. The one thing I can say is Dickey has always felt guilty that he was in Florida when Duane had his accident, and he did LOVE Duane.
Look at Berry, He went from not wanting to play in Duane's band, to not being able to live without him. Gregory was bigger physically, but Duane was bigger in every other way. Duane changed everyone's life that knew him, and changed Southern Culture. When he played session work in AL, he said the only thing they hated worse then Black folk, were those damn long haired hippies.
He didn't march, or picket, all you had to do was LOOK. When you saw his band you saw a Black man and a bunch of long haired hippies...GET THE MESSAGE....It took a little bit...But THEY GOT IT
Some say today they would have diagnosed Dickey as bi-Polar...
Typical humble Duane. They were a the greatest guitarists to ever play together.
If there is any justice in the universe, Betts will be remembered as one of the great artists of our era. A true musical legend almost without compare.
Dickey is smarter than people think! He is a musical “genius “ and far superior than 99% of the guitarist out there today! One of a kind! Just a down to earth “Good ole Boy”! One of the greatest of all time! I love Dickey Betts!
Ive been banging away on guitars since 1984 - He's not in the top 1%
-Iconic guitar player ? absolutely - better than 99% ? no - not by a long shot
@@davidrice3337dickey has exceptional phrasing and Melody, if that doesn’t put him in the top 1% I don’t know what does
Dickie is fine. He's always been laid-back and down-to-earth. His talent is so great that it's in his bones. He's never been a talker. He talks with his music and he's given me so much enjoyment all of these years.
@Laverne Johnson why would you say that? Not cool!!!
Well said !
The most melodic guitar soloist ever. Shredding gets old in about 10 seconds. Dickie can take you on a ride forever.
His son Duane is a spitting image of him and an amazing guitarist as well.
not hardly
Truer words,we're never spoken.Well said.
SHredding is for egomaniacal pussies. Edward was the one that introduced shredding and he was the originator and the master of it. Then everyone copied it like a bunch of parrots. YJM took it to another level and he deserves credit. BUT - DICKIE is one with the guitar and plays with FEEL and puts his spirit into every note - and most importantly, he moves WITH the music, not over it like shredders. People can listen to Dickey all day and his songs are fun and good to listen to - not vehicles for guitar histrionics.
I have always thought that "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed" is one of the most beautiful and intensely passionate guitar songs ever. The performances of every member of the band on the long version on the Fillmore East album are expressions of true artistic inspiration. The version Dickey does with his son on the You Tube "instructional" version ascend into the realm of jazz. Dickey Betts' guitar playing is transcendental.
One of the 2 or 3 greatest guitarists of all time. Show some respect.
Dickey's not wasted, he's old, that's how old people are.
You will understand when you're 70.
Ha what a joke. If he's 2 or 3 all time, where does that put Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Peter Green, Duane Allman, Jimmy Page, Carlos Santana, Jeff Beck?
Behind Dickey fool.
***** I agree 100% ted.
Reggae Fan He kicks the ass outta Santana and holds his own with the others on that list
So you only took exception to two out of the seven all time great guitarists I mentioned. That still does not put Dickie Betts in the top 2 or 3.
Dickey, any list that doesn’t include you as one of the greatest guitarists of all time isn’t a valid list. Thank you for all the great music!
Dicky is one of the greatest southern/blues guitarists ever. He's an amazing guitarist. He should be in the rock n roll hall of fame as a solo artist.
The music from this man's fingertips will always occupy the finest of places in my head. What a force!
I am fighting back the tears as I write this. I love this man and his music. Dickey is the real deal.Oh how my fingers bled trying to play his stuff. I will be 68 years old in june and I can relate to him and where he is right now. I KNOW that look, my father had that look...enough.. We love ya Dickey,may you have peace.
RPM Blues quit your crying you weepy loser. Cry for the wet brain drunk
Troll.
hey ring go fuck yourself
RPM Blues People who make great music like Dickey and the Allman Brothers impact our lives forever. I remember the first time I heard blue sky live. I remember who was there and what we were doing and would not remember any of that night if it wasn't for blue sky.
@@ringowilson7418 Come say that shit in Texas Pussy. Bet ya wont
Dickey Betts is one of the Greatest songwriters and greatest Guitar players of ALL TIMES. A TRUE LEGEND.
Father time waits for no one. This man has had an excellent career. Getting old is nothing to be shamed of. It's going to happen to every one who lives long enough.
What does this have to do with getting old? Yes, he is but, is there something about this that you personally know is different from say 1981?
62 now and still listening to ABB.
My kids love my music!
Going to the Florida keys with my kids for some fishing end of march.
Sure we will be playing all the Allman brothers classics.
Nothing better than sitting round the fire to great timeless music❤
Love you Dicky❤
I have loved Dickey for years and have seen him many times. Getting old is difficult for all. I wish him all the best and words can not express my gratitude for what he has given to anyone who wants it. His music will outlast us all.
Thanks to Dickey Betts I Learned A lot of Solos Jamming With Live at the Fillmore East! A Legend!
Same!
"If you dont do anything, something is bound to happen." Think about that. Our modern culture is obsessed with never feeling bored. Scared to feel empty and un-entertained lest they need to actually look inward and feel sadness. Instead, Dickey the artist embraces that emptiness. He sees it as a valuable part of living.
This is totally true and the fear is real but humility and a real perspective of our situation in life are so important.
Good point.....same with silence, some people just cant keep their mouths shut when in the company of others who are using silence for its reflective benefits. They just feel so uncomfortable and feel they have to take necessary control
such a handsome guy
I am so thankful for Dickie Betts. He really should be called Dickie Best..He's a guitar virtuoso and legend.
I was married to Dickeys cousin and I can tell you the family trait is they are QUIET people, you can sit around a bonfire with his family and hardly a word is spoke. I once asked his cousin ""how come you don't say anything I know you must have an opinion" and he replied " I do but I don't feel the need to share it" Wonderful, extremely smart people but very few words are spoken.
That is exactly how i always pictured him, a quiet and gentle man.
kim rivers: sounds like an excuse. he was probably too wasted to be able to venture a thought.
Michelle Crosby your meds are dickies meds, that would be alcohol. A
Cohos is why dickie can't think or speak properly. Sorry loser if your smited over the fact that the music you like is played by drug addicts Bd wet brain drunks. Their maturity was stunted long ago because of drugs and alcohol and they never grew up. I'm sorry for you if your in the same situation. But facts are facts. Your little old music hero is a permanently pickled drunk. The attitude that you have is the reason he and I'm sure you, are or will be in the same situation. Now go have some more Booze , sitting on your barstool and cry in your beer.
Ringo Wilson you like kicking people when they're down? so what if Dickey is high , you lowlife little weasel. You probably don't do much trash talking on the street , get your ass handed to you
poor ringo. nobody of any merit wates time typing that shit. you have to be bipolar or boderline personality right? there is no possible way you are a well adjusted person. i'm not but you are the center of focus due to your bullshit.
but i won't go on because you are looking for attention. join a meetup group or ride a bike outside of the house.
i don't go on blasting the doors or allman bros year after year like a zombie. so much music genres out there to enjoy. derek trucks took over for dickie and is an amazing guitar player. not much of a writer but the most laidback guy u can imagine. i chatted with him after a small concert.
anyways dickie partied hard and burnt out fast. that's his choice. what is your plan? to play it safe and be an asshole? like an art curator who never painted because he was too scared to jump in?
congrats on not being a drunk but you're an asshole. a sober asshole is much worse than a drunk asshole anyday.
RIP Dickey, you were amazing. 💔
This man has been down a lot of hard roads, he is almost 70 years of age, he IS a living legend and has written some of the most amazing music you will ever know, fronting one of the greatest bands in rock/music history, I hope people can respect that...
I love Dickey Betts. One of the finest guitar players of the last century, and you could tell he really put care and intention into his playing, the styles he pursued, his drive to synthesize them and get better and better. I have a soft spot in my heart for all the Allmans but Dickey especially because he was born in my hometown!
Dicky, I completely understand my brother !
That is amazing .He definately carefully picked his words .Quite profound to say,"I may not have written all those tunes if i wasn't apart of that band
This man is an artist. An American treasure. If you listen he completely understands his art and is comfortable in that knowledge. Particularly impressive is how he responds to his son’s work. Allowing him his space to develop. Can you imagine? He is Dickey Betts but he knows his son has to have his own voice. Love it!
LOL "The thing about golf is you have to work so damn hard to get good..."
..but apparently playing guitar like Dickey Betts just comes natural. One of the greatest players ever. Love you Dickey!
@SuperPunch76 he actually said he didn't play the guitar until he was 16. Not exactly a kid...
I'll trade golf lessons for guitar lessons with him
Instablaster...
He put on the Business Hat when the band needed him most. Keep It Alive !
I love Dicky... he is a legend..we all have issues...be grateful that we get to here him play-peace
I have to admit, "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed" is a masterpiece.
I don't get the "have to admit" part. Does that mean you don't like Dickey's music, or what exactly?
mulehead126 Yea exactly why do grown men talk like they want to sound stupid. I’ll tell you. Too many Americans watch tv. Not enough of them READ BOOKS MAGAZINES OF VALUE AND GOOD NEWSPAPERS. That’s WHY. And getting out the Bible on a daily or even weekly basis wouldn’t exactly do any harm.
Amen, brother.
I am a guitarist with some good chops thanks to you and The Brothers influencing me. Liz Reed is still and will always be one of my favorite guitar jams and also one of my most practiced songs. You have influenced SO MANY guitarists you are a trend setter history maker. Much love
THANKS DICKEY! Very much enjoyed hearing and seeing you pour your heart out to everyone in this interview...Look at all you did for the people with your music.
As someone said "necessity breeds tension and tension is the fuel of of invention." Dickey has contentment, less necessity it seems. Just don't panic Dickey! Live long we love what you've given us already!
Thanks for everything Mr. Betts.
We got a long time to go this evening, so if you don't hear what you wanna hear, that's tough...I can honestly say I love this guy...
Dickey is the best, thank you for the joy you have brought to my life. The best of the best 🍻
Dickey's early ABB solos (studio or live) are among the greatest ever recorded, and he did Duane much respect on his own slide work immediately following DA's death, a lot of people don't realize that.
This guy is a legend. Love you Dickey Betts!
Suprisingly humble in many ways. He was one of my main musical idols when I was young.
I've changed a lot since then and I'm not the fan I once was, but I still admire what he does everytime I hear one the band's better songs. He's still in a class by himself. The guitar never had a smoother voice while Dickey Betts was playing.
The ABB was Duanes band, but Dickey's contributions were extremely important. They were a band in the truest sense of the word, from the twin guitars to the drum section of Butch Trucks and Jaimoe pounding out polyrhythms, the lead bass of Berry Oakley almost acting like a third lead guitar at times, and finally, Greg Allman, possibly the best white blues singer ever. I agree that Derek and Warren are the best two guitarists since the beginning, but nothing can top the original band.
It was Dickey's band from 1972-1978
I watch this interview, and it doesn't make me sad, but rather it makes me happy.
I'm filled with joy to know that Dickey Betts, the man, existed and that he created music that will inspire young musicians for the rest of time.
A true guitarists' guitarist,
Respects to Mr. Betts and the Allman Brothers family.
Thoughtful, articulate responses to the interviewer's questions. What an artist.
Thank you Dickey for providing part of the phenomenal soundtrack for our lives. Our children love your music, too.
Nothing but love for you, Dickey. God bless man. You're a hero to many guitar players
I'm 60 yrs old now, and remember listening to the ABB with my friends in 1972 before Duane died, and Eat A Peach was released. Dickey Betts was then and still is one of the greatest Blues, Country Rock guitar players and composers to have ever played a note. Thanks for some really great times and memories, DB!! I will never forget.
I love this interview...Dickey is so honest...this man has given his life to music and put many a smile on so many faces..i can go on but you know what im talking about
The most melodic and lyrical e-guitar player I know of. Nice listening to a musical genius. A hard working man who deserves some calmer days, I believe.
Probably one of the best guitarist ever. Plays with such ease!!!
Dicky is a genius he wrote most of the Allman Brothers music
I play every Betts thing I can. His style is his footprint on the world of music. Fantastic! I'm pressing 70 myself and I find peace listening to him. Got to see him in New Orleans. What a show. Thanks for the memories.
HANDS DOWN ONE OF THE MOST AMAZING GUITARIST THATS EVER WALKED THE FACE OF THIS EARTH!
Dickey! One of the greatest to ever play the guitar ❤️
Pure genius! Always and forever...
Thank You Dickey Betts for all the years of GREAT Guitar playing and GREAT Song writing.
This man's and his music have been such a part of my entire life.....I hope the best for him! Love ya Dickey....thanks for everything!
"I hate to write where you can hear the contrived part of it. If I'm trying to write you can hear that I'm trying to write.... " So true. He's a great songwriter. He knows that great music has to be totally uncontrived and real.
Thank you Mr. Betts for taking the time to do this interview. Your music which youve brought to us all has touched many including myself. God Bless you and your family !!!!
Dickey is a legend....a great soul.....if you really listen to him even now he is still profund, just a little bit slower....one of my favourite artists ever....
Just caught Great Southern last week in NY. Tight band and intricate triple lead guitar harmony. Dickey has still got it. Best show I've seen in years.
Dickey is an icon of American music --masterful, uniquely styled compositions and I hold him to be the best "lick" player. Unfortunately, many overlook him when he played with Duane. However, listen to those tracks again -- Dickey was a perfect compliment to Duane's style. I still shake my head in amazement -- & I've been a guitar player for 48 years!
Dickey, you have brought so much joy to my heart with the sounds you brought to the Allman Brothers. I love you, man. Thank you.
Dickey has been a large source of inspiration for a lot of guitar players I know. Left more than a few of us scratching our heads. Thanks Dickey
Great sense of humor and
incredible guitarist.
I like his comments about being in
the band, the best of the best.
What he says about songwriting is so brilliant, modest, and amazing. I love his work.
"Now I'm gonna start using bait". Man that is hilarious. Still had a sense of humor.
one of the greatest American guitar slingers to ever live, LEGEND
This guy is a phenomenal writer and unreal guitar player
The inspiration for me with this interview is that he's stretching to come up with words to describe the mojo of how music just happens ... It's refreshing that that never changes , than goodness ! This guy is an inspiration and a hell of a guitar player . What he says about instrumental titles ... is awesome . Thanks Rickey ... keep rolling
Grew up to his guitar riffs.
Nobody sounds like him!
As hard as we all partied in the 70s 80s and 90s,its a wonder any of us are still kickin!
Dickie is doing great at 70.❤
I saw Dickey Betts in concert in Salt Lake City back in the late 70's. What a superb musical treat. Solidified my appreciation for southern rock (as it was referred to back then)
Not only is Mr. Betts one of the most underrated guitarists and songwriters of all time, he has some of the most killer style ever known to man. Check out when the band played at the Florida bandshell in 1980, I believe. It should be here on RUclips. Absolutely rad!
You're overrated...🎸 Dickie was never 'underrated' ... 🎵
You know nothing, we appreciated him very much in the seventies even in Beirut, Lebanon where I grew up.
The Saturday night 3 hour blues/rock show on the radio used an ABB songs to open, Les Brers in E minor, we were 15 or 17 then😂
Dickey Betts can make any song better.🎸 A true legend!
Mr. Betts everything you write & play is fabulous! I find taking a break from writing really can make a difference, especially when one is feeling blocked or bored... Thank you for sharing your thoughts on writing Sir
Melissa Ward KC Thank You for your kind and lovely words Melissa Ward. What a pleasure to hear your sweet words after the drunk-sober fake ringo. Bless you Darling Lady!
Melissa Ward: Agreed. And you can sense some frustration in giving the creative process all the space in the world and not seeing anything emerge. This interview in its entirety explains Mr. Betts's unwise (as it turns out)) decision to come out of retirement last year. I'm hoping he his health recovers and that finally laying down his guitar will lead him to a more peaceful place this time around. He has fans who love him and his beautiful canon of work, and that these will suffice at last.
He actually makes a lot of sense if you listen to the whole interview
This is a great and monumental interview and it is fascinating to listen to what this legend has to say! He was and is a wonderful composer and player and I wish him well...!
"ive been eating alot of ice cream and listening to alot of music" PREACH BROTHA!!
Being a native born west coast Floridian myself, I can tell Dickey is one in the same just listening to him speak ! It's the same dialect, cadence, and accent.
Good on You wmb, Dicky Betts is one of the greatest guitarists that ever lived. Whatever his path now, he reached the top and shined bright as any of the best and achieved what 95% of most guitarists ever dream of. He is a major influence on my guitar style... We all get old...God Bless Dicky, he's a living legend...
Love you, Dickey! Been loving your spirit and your playing since I saw y'all in Piedmont Park. Carry on and take care. Blue skies! God bless you.
Don't be a dick to Dickie, because:
1. He wrote and sang some of the most beautiful (Elizabeth Reed, Blue Sky) as well as some of the most memorable (Ramblin' Man) songs from that era.
2. Unlike many other musicians and drug users of that era, he is alive, and managed to make himself relevant into the 90's (Seven Turns, anyone?)
3. Great as the reformed ABB was, they lost all of their country and jazz influence without him, I would argue a greater loss than Duane or Berry, who were both great instrumentalists, but not writers.
4. Try being a touring musician for nearly 50 fuckin' years, then tell me how gracefully you've aged.
5. We all get old and dodgy, but this man's accomplishments and music will continue for decades after he's dead and gone. Who will remember you?
Peace
Those are some moving comments, all fair and accurate
I agree with everything except for #3. Hittin' the Note was a great record with jazz (especially Desdemona) and country influence. Derek Truck's diversity (of course influenced by Dickey) goes way beyond most guitarists in the world.
Even Eric Clapton has said the best guitar playing he heard was Dickey Betts ....Duanne was awesome but Dickey is a notch above...
and Clapton has said buddy Guy was the best and he also said Australian guitarist Tommie Emmanual was the best. Don't take those endorsements to heart
clapton must have been REALLY high when he said that
It's hard for me to describe how Dickey's guitar rides make me feel, and it never changes. He is such an awesome talent. Every time I'm driving and Jessica comes on the radio, I want to drive 100 miles an hour.
Dickey is still my favorite guitarist after all these years. Forget about all the turmoil in the past and just listen to his playing. He is a southern boy and he will be that way forever. I'm glad he is still around. Hope his future tour comes down to So. Calif again!
You can't bully a great composition and Betts is the guy who's proved it again and again.Getting passed what people are focusing on,wet brain,pouring a drink,what the fuck does any of that shit mean?This motherfucker lives and dies for his art,and waiting for real inspiration is what separates him from mediocre background music "professionals".He's coming across crystal clear as a giant creative force.Nobody plays like this beautiful musician.He stands alone,has left his mark and sounds like he ain't done yet.God bless him and players who walk a similar path. Thank you for uploading this conversation.Insightful.
Dicky has always been a down to earth, straight shooter. He has nothing to prove to anyone and could care less about acting a certain way or coming across as a star or celebrity. This interview reminds me if what it would be like to shoot the breeze with him in his kitchen. He's fine. He's still Dicky and I still have and always will have a ton of respect for this man.
Dickie is a living legend. Gettin' up there in years.
I love you Dickey Betts! Thank you for your music, and your soul!
This is humorous. Get over it, people... Dickey knows what he's doing. He's a good old boy, and he's telling all of us some angles on life.
thank you Carl.. Dickey is a straight face comic as well as great guitarist. Considering that half the people he played with died of drug overdoses, the man is surprisingly coherent.
i fell for the fishing story. i joke like that but he kept his face way too straight lol.
Dicky you were the foil / inspiration to the best guitarist that ever lived. You are amazing - those canvases where genius and you're a damn good guitar player to boot. Love ya
I have no judgements. I love this man. No matter what is, has happened, or what may be, this man has given us beautiful, timelss, groundbreaking things. Think of your own arc as a person. I'll take you fishing Dickey.
One of the greatest talents to ever pick up a guitar
Cocaine is a hell of a drug! I still love you Dickey, you have been part of the soundtrack of my youth. Hell, my life.
September 16, 1971 hearing Blue Sky for the 1st time at A Warehouse in New Orleans. Little did we know in 6 weeks this wonderful collaboration would end. Thank you Dickey !
We all love you Dickey...you just do whatever you want....weather its golf or fishing you already gave the world your beauty and talent
Sweet Melissa sweetest sound of guitar ive ever heard Dickie played the Guitar there!
We love ya here in Alabammy, Dickey. Come on over to Lake Martin anytime you want and I guarantee you some fish!
Thanks for all the great music.
Cant't believe this the man had written so beautiful song like Elizabeth Reed, Jessica , Blue Sky and so many more. Hope you'll get a good life Dicky. You've given us so much with your music. Love you man.
I'm so thankful for Dickie Betts. You can't think of the Allman Bros without him coming to mind. The whole Allman bros mystique has been a contant source of inspiration in my life.
Hellacious Guitarist...
agreed
Freaking hellacious, is right!