Dickey came to Oklahoma City. Played for a lone time, and said they were going to take a break, then they, would come back and play some more. He had a new gold top Les Paul Gibson had made for him. So glad I got to see him. Thank you.
I'm so happy we had so many checking out the Dickey interview! It was a great honor to speak with him and being such a Bros. fan, I had alot to ask...he was clear, charming and so passionate...thanks for checking this one out guys...
Great interview, you set the tone. Dickey seemed relaxed, lucid and focused. You asked some great questions that kept him engaged, like one that I always wondered about when I was figuring out their guitar licks in the 70's, how did they come up with the idea for the harmony guitar parts? Use the guitars like a horn section!
One of the most greatest guitarist there ever was watch Dicky Betts . I will miss him very much. He was one of the ones who inspired me back in the 70s to play guitar. He will always be one to me that will go down in history. Thank you, Dickie for all of your music and inspiring me to play guitar may you rest in peace you will be missed, bye millions of people and the people that you knew miss you and love you dearly and fans. We’re going to miss you too. I love you dearly. Thanks for those great years of music.👍👍❤️🥲🥲🎼🎵🎶🎸
I sobered up in the early 90's to " A Decade of Hits " and "An Evening with the Allman Brothers" That Music Always touched My soul. Thank You Dickey Betts. Rest In Peace Sir.
You are correct he usually isn't mentioned in the top 10 guitarists of all time discussions .he has to be if not top 10 list then definitely not past 13..
I played the guitar as a young man, drawn to the likes of Hendrix, Sabbath, Deep Purple, Clapton and really wasn't into southern rock. I was talking to an older co-worker one day back in the late 70's about who was the best guitarist. His choice was Dickey Betts and I didn't really know of Dickey's work. I didn't really look into his songs back then because I liked the heavier stuff. Then I got into listening to the Allman Brothers Band. I became a huge ABB and Betts fan. Dickey is a legend.
Without Dickie, there would be no Southern Rock. I got to meet him after a show and we talked for about 15 minutes and he was so welcoming. I told him that without his contribution, the ABB would have never had the success that they enjoyed. I got a big, strong hug and a huge “Thanks” from him and I was just beside myself. His songwriting, singing, and guitar playing was second to none and his music will never grow old. Each time I hear “Ramblin Man”, I feel the same excitement I did the first time I ever heard it and that is saying a lot about a song. God bless you Dickie Betts!
He wasn't joking about playing Bar gigs after FAM3 & FORTUN3. I saw Dickey, Greg & Dangerous Dan Toler show up to The Comic Book Club II in Atlantic Beach Florida in 1978. It was billed as a Sea Level concert which was Chuck Levealls side band when The ABB wasn't busy. It was rumored that members of The ABB were going to be there and it happened with a packed house. Unforgettable Night Thanks again Mr Betts✌️🤠🌾
I had the privilege of interviewing Dickey in 1978 and he was an absolute gentleman, volunteering wonderful insight to so much about his career and that of the ABB. Best of all was his detailed explanation to my question, "How did JESSICA come about?" I was alloted 15 minutes with him and he gave me 60. He's one of the good guys.
I saw this man play at a blues festival up in Thunder Bay Ontario a few years ago,he closed the show on the saturday nite,and there were some young people ,and they were booing this man, I was speechless, I told one of them,do u know who this guy is???he is a legend,in the RR hall of fame,and he took the time to bring his large band, and come all the way up here ,to play for us, and you repay him like assholes!!! Anyways then in the middle of a song,they cut the power on him, cause of noise complaints and time restrictions,and I couldnt believe it,I felt ashamed of his treatment,if he never comes anywhere near here again I wouldnt blame him 1 bit,and I personally, would like to apologize to him, there were many many people there who felt the same way
People today are narcissitic Aholes. 85 percent of them. You run across a good soul every once in a while but most are fake as 3 dollar bill . smug, backstabbing and arrogant and think they are entitled to everything and know everything when they know absolutely nothing and deserve to have a boot on their necks (which they will be getting soon enough in the coming Police State).
@@jmgmarcus808 OK well then FUCK CANADIANS. Weak ass little country anyway. Eventually the US will take it over and there won't be any resistance because it'll be like a HW MMA fighter vs a 12 yr old girl.
Most of today's music is all show.Lost without a video, it sprilaes down the drainpipe and in the sewer, look how stupid they sound without showboating.
So much love and respect for Dickie Betts. A once in a lifetime talent. I am educating my kids about you and the Allman Bros too. Rock on bro. Your music will live on forever. kimie
A reporter from Rolling Stone magazine, talking in conversation with Duane Allman, said to him about Dickey "so you handle the slide work because you're the better slide player right"? And Duane said "he's a better guitar player than me PERIOD." No wonder Dickey loved him so much!
Thank you very much for interviewing such a humble yet brilliant legend. Odten overlooked for the guys who seek the spotlight, Dickie has been bringing it for decades now, and I hope for decades more to come.
Remember, after Duane died he kept the boys going. Gregg was a disaster. He was the rock after Duane passed...difficult personality, but a genius musician who had to carry the ABB world on his shoulders for a long time. Thank you Dickey
The live album Wipe the windows,check the oil dollar,gas is a fantastic document of their 73 tour and to me,it’s better than Fillmore and Dickey just kills it
@@hunzilla3122 well, I guess it’s a personal thing I just like it better you heard the version of in memory of Elizabeth Reed on it ? it’s incredible… it’s overshadowed by Fillmore but it’s a very solid live album plus Chuck Leavelle adds a lot
Thanks for a great interview so cool - Dickey is a musical genius! guitar playing makes you want to run and jump with love for that sound unreal man, and lyricist omg to write in memory of Elizabeth Reed, Jessica Stop with the drama and hate ppl! There will never be another man such as Skydog! Not then now or ever! They were friends brothers bandmates - Duane would not appreciate such negative energy in reference to ABB. Why with the comments on personal habits it is irrelevant and ignorant not promoting opiods or alcohol but whatever gets you through the night it's alright! ~ Peace
Great interview. The genuineness and enthusiasm of the interviewer and of the interviewee, are obvious. Legend and Icon are very appropriate, as a description and introduction of Dickey Betts. Thanks.
Lifetime ABB fan. Love all the musicians who have played in the band. That being said, nobody plays with more joy than Mr.Betts. A true legendary musician.
My god, give the guy a break. He is true genius. He has more talent pick'in and writing than any ten rappers. He is getting older things become cloudier. Worst part about it . It happens to all of us. That being said he didn't take very good care of himself. I'm sorry to say this I'm a huge ABB fan.but, Dickie has actually forgot more than Derek Trucks will ever know about a guitar.if you don't agree answer this where is Derek's Jessica or Ramblin' man. I rest my case.
Oh come on. I know that he writes good songs but Derek Trucks is ten times the guitarist, even at his young age, then Dicky ever was. Bett's great break was because he was next to Duane. I guess you don't play because if you did you would be able see that Derek has WAY more talent than Dicky does. Don't get me wrong I do appreciate what Dicky added to the band. One of my favorite songs of all time is a Dicky song (Blue Sky). But the thing that made that a great song was Duane's lead. When Dicky takes his break in that song it's good....but not great. Derek has gotten much of his talent by Studying Duane's recordings. Look Betts had a very important role in the band but after a time he used up all that he had to add. I can tell that your not a guitarist because if you were you would know this.
Dickey in his day would have eaten Derek for lunch. Derek is a good player, but he is not doing anything innovative compared to Duane & Dickey. He's standing on the shoulders of giants.
BluesLicks101 Come on guy. Derek is 10 times the guitarist that Dickey Betts EVER was. I've been listening to them since the early 70's (I'm 62) and appreciate the role that Dickey filled in the band. Still in all Dickey is not nearly as talented as Derek is. Most of Dickey's licks are simple pentatonic scale stuff. Put it this way; you can learn Dickey's leads fairly easily. Derek's leads (both slide and straight lead) are way harder to try and copy.
Seen Dickey and Great Southern in 2013. Duane and Andy Aledort on guitars. Amazing show. Now we are huge fans of the Allman Betts Band and both Duane and Devon’s solo material. Carrying on the torch their fathers lit!
Terrie, not only is it great to have a person interviewing a subject who is a big fan of the band, but it is also quite refreshing to have an interviewer who asks the questions and then allows the subject to answer them without interupting or attempting to re-shape the response. Take notes out there in tv/radio land. This is how one conducts an interview!
"Used the guitar like a horn section" really does sum up my life of playing too. Looked at swing as my favorite thing. Dickey is so honest about his roots....love it.
I was fortunate to have seen Dickey Betts in 1982 with his band Great Southern To myself I cant think of another man that can write and play sing > If ts music He has nobody above him ,There is no one that has influenced me as much as Dickey Betts . He started the Allman Brothers band more or less . Gregg and Duane of coarse with Dickey and Berry Oakley were IT then and Southern Rock was BORN The sound that Dickey Betts makes is like NO OTHER Now how many can say that when you hear a note or two you know its Dickey playin That RED GUITAR Warren Haynes with his slide was like hardly another Hes Unreal. of Coarse Duane made the Allman Brothers sound as well . So put them all together and add the Legend as well Gregg Allman with his lyrics in songs he wrote was one of the best ever , Heres a Band that NEVER went Commercial Not even Ramblin man was like that ,Its a song that if you ask someone if they heard of the Allman Brothers and they say no Just atart singin that song and its OH Yah .. so as the best band in songs and the Instrumentals well That says it all .. God Speed as ::" The Last Allman " Gone as Gregg passes on... Neal Dixon wrote that song and wow what a video ,,It will HIT you hard real hard Did Me wow .Take Care The percusion dont Forget ,,, Unreal as well and not forgotten +++++++++++++++++++++++
Im proud to say dickey betts is my uncle his son is following his dads footprints and doing a great job at it dickey is my moms oldest brother his brother dale betts is good at playing and singing as well id love to have a way of contacting dickey so i could talk to him on the phone you have always done great with your music
years ago when I first heard Jessica I knew very little about the allman bros., and for a long time thought it was Duane playing that amazing guitar solo. finding out that it was this guy instead has been a true revelation.
I love WDHA in NJ, I lived there 25 years I miss Jersey a bunch CA sucks 100% no decent radio out here if you can imagine. Dicky Betts what a hero of mine Blue Sky I love singing along with that song dr8ven to work on Rt 80 heading to Fairfield in Distribution Ally over there probably changed a bunch by now.
Dickey is looking and sounding just great. The Allman Brothers may not miss his playing but I can sure tell ya they miss his song writing and instrumental writing. She is right he is a legend. I would that him too if I ever got to talk to him he has made my music life a pure joy.Nothing like Dickey Betts tone on his guitars
Miss Carr!!! i went on a school trip to the original office of WDHA in Randolph New Jersey..Terry was there being Dj..she is awsome..she was good looking then..and she is still Good looking. so cool
Anthony Tomacheske I was driving around twenty years ago in Jersey listening to DHA and came across their studio in a pink office along side the road. Went in seen the studio behind glass and bought a dha shirt..😀
I listened to the complete Fillmore tapes on a long car trip - Elizabeth Reed blew my mind - Duane reaches such a peak, and Dickie pushes him there - never equalled ✌🏻🎸🎶
Fuck that....Allman Brothers Band nowadays is just a tribute band, with all due respect to Gregg, Warren, Butch and Jaimoe. It isn't really the Allman Brothers Band without Dickey.
Even though we're going on 5 years since this interview, it's still great to see Dickey talking about music and his history with it.Wonder who that Western Swing guitar player-mentor is he spoke of here.I'll have to ask him...one day.
Great interview Terri. Love the Screamin Cheetah Wheelies shirt in the intro. I just saw DB & Great Southern in NYC last month. They really played well. Lookin' forward to the Rock Ribs and Ridges show in a couple weeks.
After 50 years I have only (1) one pic of a guitar player on my wall - Duane. Having said that, without Betts, there is no ABB as we know it without Dickie Betts:)
Great interview, and soooo good to see Mr. Betts sober during one:-/ The last interview I saw with him was devasting since he was so totally high on..."something"! A sober Betts beats anything and anyone....anyday!!! Btw, how the hell does he get his beyound amazing guitartone?? I've tried EVERYTHING, but I can't nail his tone! He's got that middy tone even when using the bridge pup, and I can't figure out how he's doing it!?! Anyone???
A piece of interesting trivia about Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys... J D Tippitt, before he was shot on Nov. 22, 1963, had plans to see them later that night.
Gregg said: He told Duane they'd never cut it as just a mind blowing jam band, they needed some SONGS or they wouldn't even make rent money. Without SONGS, Gregg would have dumped ABB. Now you will hear nothing but high galactic praise for Duane from me. But Dickey and Gregg were the prime writers. No WP, No ER, No MR, No Les Brers=No ABB. There's no higher moment at an ABB show today than Blue Sky. The whole crowd sings along in ecstasy and the spirit of Dickey Betts fills the hall.
Went and saw the ABB at California MidState Fair in Paso Robles in 1996. About 2/3’s the way through the concert the band took a quick break. Dickie apparently did to big a shot of heroin and couldn’t come back out and finish the show. Gregg came out and announced that Dickie started feeling bad and needed to go to the hospital. Warren Haynes had to finish the concert with no Betts! You could tell by Gregg’s voice that he was highly agitated by the situation. Save the dope for after the show Forrest! 😂😂😂
I guess they miss his musicality, but let's face it and "be for real". Dickey's had his problem with things that the doctor did NOT order, the rest of the band cleaned up, and I do believe, from watching a fairly new interview here on YT, that he still fight his demons. Don't get me wrong. I love and respect Mr. Betts, but I understand why ABB did what they did too. And hey, good things came out of it:-) We now have a great version of the ABB, but we are also blessed with DB & Great Southern;-)
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On the day of his passing (April 18, 2024 at age 80), this interview is especially appreciated.
Dickey is a national treasure and yes thank you for the music. Blue Sky is like breathing air to me!!!
Blue Sky is my all time happy song. It got me through breast cancer and radiation. I'd listen to it at least once a day.
Dickey came to Oklahoma City. Played for a lone time, and said they were going to take a break, then they, would come back and play some more. He had a new gold top Les Paul Gibson had made for him. So glad I got to see him. Thank you.
I'm so happy we had so many checking out the Dickey interview! It was a great honor to speak with him and being such a Bros. fan, I had alot to ask...he was clear, charming and so passionate...thanks for checking this one out guys...
Great interview, you set the tone. Dickey seemed relaxed, lucid and focused. You asked some great questions that kept him engaged, like one that I always wondered about when I was figuring out their guitar licks in the 70's, how did they come up with the idea for the harmony guitar parts? Use the guitars like a horn section!
One of the most greatest guitarist there ever was watch Dicky Betts . I will miss him very much. He was one of the ones who inspired me back in the 70s to play guitar. He will always be one to me that will go down in history. Thank you, Dickie for all of your music and inspiring me to play guitar may you rest in peace you will be missed, bye millions of people and the people that you knew miss you and love you dearly and fans. We’re going to miss you too. I love you dearly. Thanks for those great years of music.👍👍❤️🥲🥲🎼🎵🎶🎸
I sobered up in the early 90's to " A Decade of Hits " and "An Evening with the Allman Brothers" That Music Always touched My soul. Thank You Dickey Betts. Rest In Peace Sir.
The legend The man.
Dickey Betts..Always handsome & so so talented.. I don't think he has received the respect and the musical kudos he so deserves..
One of the best guitar player of all time ,i love betts .
Love seeing Dickie clear & articulate, can't wait to see him back out there! Thanks Dickie for all the great music
Underrated guitar player and writer. Highly overlooked
You are correct he usually isn't mentioned in the top 10 guitarists of all time discussions .he has to be if not top 10 list then definitely not past 13..
Looking good, hope U feeling great. Hope to see you soon.🎶 🎸 🍄 P.Capp.-Crazy Capp. 💯 🎶👍
I played the guitar as a young man, drawn to the likes of Hendrix, Sabbath, Deep Purple, Clapton and really wasn't into southern rock.
I was talking to an older co-worker one day back in the late 70's about who was the best guitarist. His choice was Dickey Betts and I didn't really know of Dickey's work. I didn't really look into his songs back then because I liked the heavier stuff. Then I got into listening to the Allman Brothers Band. I became a huge ABB and Betts fan.
Dickey is a legend.
Ya I was a late bloomer too! Now I cant get enough of them! Never got to them
The amazing Dickey Betts!
So great, so humble, so cool.
One of the absolute best!!
Without Dickie, there would be no Southern Rock. I got to meet him after a show and we talked for about 15 minutes and he was so welcoming. I told him that without his contribution, the ABB would have never had the success that they enjoyed. I got a big, strong hug and a huge “Thanks” from him and I was just beside myself. His songwriting, singing, and guitar playing was second to none and his music will never grow old. Each time I hear “Ramblin Man”, I feel the same excitement I did the first time I ever heard it and that is saying a lot about a song. God bless you Dickie Betts!
Dickey Betts is simply one of the greatest guitar players of all time.
And one cool dude
And some idiot will come on threads and say he is underrated. Lol
He wasn't joking about playing Bar gigs after FAM3 & FORTUN3. I saw Dickey, Greg & Dangerous Dan Toler show up to The Comic Book Club II in Atlantic Beach Florida in 1978. It was billed as a Sea Level concert which was Chuck Levealls side band when The ABB wasn't busy. It was rumored that members of The ABB were going to be there and it happened with a packed house. Unforgettable Night Thanks again Mr Betts✌️🤠🌾
As an American rock player, he has a few equals, but no betters. A legendary artist who deserves nothing but respect and consideration.
I had the privilege of interviewing Dickey in 1978 and he was an absolute gentleman, volunteering wonderful insight to so much about his career and that of the ABB. Best of all was his detailed explanation to my question, "How did JESSICA come about?" I was alloted 15 minutes with him and he gave me 60. He's one of the good guys.
Awesome Terri⚘️《☆》Wow👍❤🤳Dickey's definitely a Legend now RIP Ramblin Man Thanks for Blue Sky Brother✌️🤠🌾
Cool..he's of my time.i born in 44..gave us gr8 music and nice to know he's still around. .thanx a million for this interview
Another legend gone RIP Dickey Betts your music will live on ❤
I saw this man play at a blues festival up in Thunder Bay Ontario a few years ago,he closed the show on the saturday nite,and there were some young people ,and they were booing this man, I was speechless, I told one of them,do u know who this guy is???he is a legend,in the RR hall of fame,and he took the time to bring his large band, and come all the way up here ,to play for us, and you repay him like assholes!!! Anyways then in the middle of a song,they cut the power on him, cause of noise complaints and time restrictions,and I couldnt believe it,I felt ashamed of his treatment,if he never comes anywhere near here again I wouldnt blame him 1 bit,and I personally, would like to apologize to him, there were many many people there who felt the same way
People today are narcissitic Aholes. 85 percent of them. You run across a good soul every once in a while but most are fake as 3 dollar bill . smug, backstabbing and arrogant and think they are entitled to everything and know everything when they know absolutely nothing and deserve to have a boot on their necks (which they will be getting soon enough in the coming Police State).
adanacman666 I'm not surprised at all. Canadians hate Americans and their music.
I remember 1995 when Phish played the day after Bob Dylan when some brat girl shouted 'Bob Dylan sucks!' I couldn't believe what a bitch she was!
@@jmgmarcus808
OK well then FUCK CANADIANS. Weak ass little country anyway. Eventually the US will take it over and there won't be any resistance because it'll be like a HW MMA fighter vs a 12 yr old girl.
Most of today's music is all show.Lost without a video, it sprilaes down the drainpipe and in the sewer, look how stupid they sound without showboating.
Sir RICHARD..Dickie Betts is a GOD!! Ain't No More to Say...I Love You Mr. Betts!!
Ive Always loved Dickie Betts and Duane Almond.
ALLMAN.
So much love and respect for Dickie Betts. A once in a lifetime talent. I am educating my kids about you and the Allman Bros too. Rock on bro. Your music will live on forever. kimie
A reporter from Rolling Stone magazine, talking in conversation with Duane Allman, said to him about Dickey "so you handle the slide work because you're the better slide player right"? And Duane said "he's a better guitar player than me PERIOD." No wonder Dickey loved him so much!
Dickie is not high or burnt out in this interview, amazing! very ARTICULATE
I gotta say, it seems like not only is Mr. Betts a great picker but a fine gentleman.
its amazing how well he can still play.
Thank you very much for interviewing such a humble yet brilliant legend. Odten overlooked for the guys who seek the spotlight, Dickie has been bringing it for decades now, and I hope for decades more to come.
She is a good interviewer. She does not cut him off and just lets him answer the questions - she has no ego.
And she looks good as well!
idiot sorry
Remember, after Duane died he kept the boys going. Gregg was a disaster. He was the rock after Duane passed...difficult personality, but a genius musician who had to carry the ABB world on his shoulders for a long time. Thank you Dickey
The live album Wipe the windows,check the oil dollar,gas is a fantastic document of their 73 tour and to me,it’s better than Fillmore and Dickey just kills it
@@jamesmack3314 better than Fillmore??? Nothing is better than that live.....
@@hunzilla3122 well, I guess it’s a personal thing I just like it better you heard the version of in memory of Elizabeth Reed on it ? it’s incredible… it’s overshadowed by Fillmore but it’s a very solid live album plus Chuck Leavelle adds a lot
Wow Terrie what a great interview, good job. I am sooooo happy to see Dickey this way, he sounds and looks so good .One of my all time favorites.
Thanks for a great interview so cool - Dickey is a musical genius! guitar playing makes you want to run and jump with love for that sound unreal man, and lyricist omg to write in memory of Elizabeth Reed, Jessica
Stop with the drama and hate ppl! There will never be another man such as Skydog! Not then now or ever! They were friends brothers bandmates - Duane would not appreciate such negative energy in reference to ABB.
Why with the comments on personal habits it is irrelevant and ignorant not promoting opiods or alcohol but whatever gets you through the night it's alright! ~ Peace
Agreed!
Thank you for a great interview!
Greetings from Estonia
You are a great legend Dickie !
I love Bougainvalea! It's such a sweet lovely melody,
I just listened to it! Brings a little humidity to my eye's.
Great interview. The genuineness and enthusiasm of the interviewer and of the interviewee, are obvious. Legend and Icon are very appropriate, as a description and introduction of Dickey Betts. Thanks.
Lifetime ABB fan. Love all the musicians who have played in the band. That being said, nobody plays with more joy than Mr.Betts. A true legendary musician.
My god, give the guy a break. He is true genius. He has more talent pick'in and writing than any ten rappers. He is getting older things become cloudier. Worst part about it . It happens to all of us. That being said he didn't take very good care of himself. I'm sorry to say this I'm a huge ABB fan.but, Dickie has actually forgot more than Derek Trucks will ever know about a guitar.if you don't agree answer this where is Derek's Jessica or Ramblin' man. I rest my case.
Oh come on. I know that he writes good songs but Derek Trucks is ten times the guitarist, even at his young age, then Dicky ever was. Bett's great break was because he was next to Duane. I guess you don't play because if you did you would be able see that Derek has WAY more talent than Dicky does. Don't get me wrong I do appreciate what Dicky added to the band. One of my favorite songs of all time is a Dicky song (Blue Sky). But the thing that made that a great song was Duane's lead. When Dicky takes his break in that song it's good....but not great. Derek has gotten much of his talent by Studying Duane's recordings. Look Betts had a very important role in the band but after a time he used up all that he had to add. I can tell that your not a guitarist because if you were you would know this.
PS Any musician should never be compared to rappers. Rap is not music. I'ts just a syncopated set of lyrics. Music has almost no part in rap.
How about we appreciate both Dickey and Derek ?
Dickey in his day would have eaten Derek for lunch. Derek is a good player, but he is not doing anything innovative compared to Duane & Dickey. He's standing on the shoulders of giants.
BluesLicks101 Come on guy. Derek is 10 times the guitarist that Dickey Betts EVER was. I've been listening to them since the early 70's (I'm 62) and appreciate the role that Dickey filled in the band. Still in all Dickey is not nearly as talented as Derek is. Most of Dickey's licks are simple pentatonic scale stuff. Put it this way; you can learn Dickey's leads fairly easily. Derek's leads (both slide and straight lead) are way harder to try and copy.
Seen Dickey and Great Southern in 2013. Duane and Andy Aledort on guitars. Amazing show. Now we are huge fans of the Allman Betts Band and both Duane and Devon’s solo material. Carrying on the torch their fathers lit!
Always.loved dickey.he's one of them players you recognize instantly
I watched that man crush it at the Beacon Theater 12 nights in a row we snuck in the fire escape when I was 16 years old.
This was great. Thanks TC.
Miss all the brothers great to see Dickey!!!!!
Terrie, not only is it great to have a person interviewing a subject who is a big fan of the band, but it is also quite refreshing to have an interviewer who asks the questions and then allows the subject to answer them without interupting or attempting to re-shape the response. Take notes out there in tv/radio land. This is how one conducts an interview!
"Used the guitar like a horn section" really does sum up my life of playing too. Looked at swing as my favorite thing. Dickey is so honest about his roots....love it.
Always the humble soul
I was fortunate to have seen Dickey Betts in 1982 with his band Great Southern To myself I cant think of another man that can write and play sing > If ts music He has nobody above him ,There is no one that has influenced me as much as Dickey Betts . He started the Allman Brothers band more or less . Gregg and Duane of coarse with Dickey and Berry Oakley were IT then and Southern Rock was BORN The sound that Dickey Betts makes is like NO OTHER Now how many can say that when you hear a note or two you know its Dickey playin That RED GUITAR Warren Haynes with his slide was like hardly another Hes Unreal. of Coarse Duane made the Allman Brothers sound as well . So put them all together and add the Legend as well Gregg Allman with his lyrics in songs he wrote was one of the best ever , Heres a Band that NEVER went Commercial Not even Ramblin man was like that ,Its a song that if you ask someone if they heard of the Allman Brothers and they say no Just atart singin that song and its OH Yah .. so as the best band in songs and the Instrumentals well That says it all .. God Speed as ::" The Last Allman " Gone as Gregg passes on... Neal Dixon wrote that song and wow what a video ,,It will HIT you hard real hard Did Me wow .Take Care The percusion dont Forget ,,, Unreal as well and not forgotten +++++++++++++++++++++++
Thank you TerrieCarr for the professional and thoughtful interview of a great Southern Rock guitarist. You know your stuff.
Great interview. Dickey looks well and seems to be doing just fine!
Great interview. Thank you!
Im proud to say dickey betts is my uncle his son is following his dads footprints and doing a great job at it dickey is my moms oldest brother his brother dale betts is good at playing and singing as well id love to have a way of contacting dickey so i could talk to him on the phone you have always done great with your music
Dickey Betts Is A Legend !!!! Southern Brothers !!!!!
Everything I've ever seen of Mr. Betts on the youtube makes me like the guy. He seems like a down to earth country gentleman.
years ago when I first heard Jessica I knew very little about the allman bros., and for a long time thought it was Duane playing that amazing guitar solo. finding out that it was this guy instead has been a true revelation.
great interview!! DIckey still rockin in 2012~!
I love WDHA in NJ, I lived there 25 years I miss Jersey a bunch CA sucks 100% no decent radio out here if you can imagine. Dicky Betts what a hero of mine Blue Sky I love singing along with that song dr8ven to work on Rt 80 heading to Fairfield in Distribution Ally over there probably changed a bunch by now.
What a legend. Amazing guy.
You are so lucky to have the job you do! I love how you pass on the props Dickie's due. Only he could have pulled off the ABB songs after Duane died.
Great. He is a legend.
TERRIE You're the best!! New Jersey Baby!! Represent!
Dickey is looking and sounding just great. The Allman Brothers may not miss his playing but I can sure tell ya they miss his song writing and instrumental writing. She is right he is a legend. I would that him too if I ever got to talk to him he has made my music life a pure joy.Nothing like Dickey Betts tone on his guitars
One of my favourite players
Miss Carr!!! i went on a school trip to the original office of WDHA in Randolph New Jersey..Terry was there being Dj..she is awsome..she was good looking then..and she is still Good looking. so cool
Anthony Tomacheske I was driving around twenty years ago in Jersey listening to DHA and came across their studio in a pink office along side the road.
Went in seen the studio behind glass and bought a dha shirt..😀
It will be interesting to see him play this year.
What a class act. We love ya Dickey.
Duane said " I'm the who is famous, Dickey is the better player "
Betts is a legend in every way.
WT Hendrix Love Dickey's playing, but feel Duane was a better player, especially on slide.
Duane was kind and generous.
@@jameshoskins8902 he was Skydog! Baby
I listened to the complete Fillmore tapes on a long car trip - Elizabeth Reed blew my mind - Duane reaches such a peak, and Dickie pushes him there - never equalled ✌🏻🎸🎶
Thank you foll all the notes and RIP Dicky
Fuck that....Allman Brothers Band nowadays is just a tribute band, with all due respect to Gregg, Warren, Butch and Jaimoe.
It isn't really the Allman Brothers Band without Dickey.
dont be a dick
It stopped being the ABB when Duane died.
I love that shirt Terri! I love Dickey! Great music!
Terrie, weren't you in Young Frankenstein? j/K you're cute and a good interviewer.
Even though we're going on 5 years since this interview, it's still great to see Dickey talking about music and his history with it.Wonder who that Western Swing guitar player-mentor is he spoke of here.I'll have to ask him...one day.
The late Dave Lyle is the guitarist Dickey is referring to. He appears on Dickey's latter album The Collectors #1.
awesome interview on one of the best guitarists in the world.
I agree Hazor777. Life is too short for the BS. Maybe Dangerous Dan's passing will make these great guys remember that.
Excellent ! Betts is the Best !
you will always be my favorite picker.
So sorry to report my neighbor Dickey died today.
Legendary for sure🎸🙏💖
Definitely my American musical hero along with Jerry Jerome garcia....that is dicey betts I'm referring to...
Yes! Nice
Great interview Terri. Love the Screamin Cheetah Wheelies shirt in the intro. I just saw DB & Great Southern in NYC last month. They really played well. Lookin' forward to the Rock Ribs and Ridges show in a couple weeks.
Living legend.
Dickey! Love the playing, love the sound, and that come from a metal player! Just wish i could figure out what pick- ups you use.
In memory of Elizabeth Reed from the Fillmore album is the best live instrumental of all time.
Mountain Jam was pretty damn good!!
After 50 years I have only (1) one pic of a guitar player on my wall - Duane. Having said that, without Betts, there is no ABB as we know it without Dickie Betts:)
Great interview, and soooo good to see Mr. Betts sober during one:-/ The last interview I saw with him was devasting since he was so totally high on..."something"! A sober Betts beats anything and anyone....anyday!!! Btw, how the hell does he get his beyound amazing guitartone?? I've tried EVERYTHING, but I can't nail his tone! He's got that middy tone even when using the bridge pup, and I can't figure out how he's doing it!?! Anyone???
IHIKML , Stay the fuck outa this mans personal life you ignorant rat fuck.
"Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys
Exactly, my dad's favorites...
Absolutely love Bob Wills.
A piece of interesting trivia about Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys... J D Tippitt, before he was shot on Nov. 22, 1963, had plans to see them later that night.
Ride on. Interesting. Lv you dude. You're so talentedl. Please don't apologize. Hi to Duane. We will find our way.
Gregg said: He told Duane they'd never cut it as just a mind blowing jam band, they needed some SONGS or they wouldn't even make rent money. Without SONGS, Gregg would have dumped ABB. Now you will hear nothing but high galactic praise for Duane from me. But Dickey and Gregg were the prime writers. No WP, No ER, No MR, No Les Brers=No ABB.
There's no higher moment at an ABB show today than Blue Sky. The whole crowd sings along in ecstasy and the spirit of Dickey Betts fills the hall.
Gregg wrote Whipping Post. God rest him.
Anyone knows what year this was?
I’m thinking roughly 15-20 years ago…he’s turning 80 on Dec 8!
great questions
A rock god. Period.
Such a cool guy
Love the SCW tee shirt Terrie!!!
Went and saw the ABB at California MidState Fair in Paso Robles in 1996. About 2/3’s the way through the concert the band took a quick break. Dickie apparently did to big a shot of heroin and couldn’t come back out and finish the show. Gregg came out and announced that Dickie started feeling bad and needed to go to the hospital. Warren Haynes had to finish the concert with no Betts! You could tell by Gregg’s voice that he was highly agitated by the situation. Save the dope for after the show Forrest! 😂😂😂
I guess they miss his musicality, but let's face it and "be for real". Dickey's had his problem with things that the doctor did NOT order, the rest of the band cleaned up, and I do believe, from watching a fairly new interview here on YT, that he still fight his demons. Don't get me wrong. I love and respect Mr. Betts, but I understand why ABB did what they did too. And hey, good things came out of it:-) We now have a great version of the ABB, but we are also blessed with DB & Great Southern;-)
Great interview
And Your Bird Can Sing by The Beatles has twin lead guitars with two different leads. Most think it's a twelve string...it's not. Recorded 1966.
Fine interview I am sure, but I can't listen to people talking and hear music at the same time.
Dickey looks great.
Bands are like marriages, most don't last!! They can't all be the Stones!!
billyclub56 55 yrs and counting.