“Dickey was larger than life, and his loss will be felt worldwide”: Dickey Betts, legendary co-founding guitarist of the Allman Brothers Band, has died aged 80
Dickey Betts, the legendary co-founding guitarist of Allman Brothers and one of the most influential rock guitarists of his generation, has died aged 80.
The news was announced by Betts’ family in a statement issued to Rolling Stone. Betts’ manager David Spero also confirmed to Rolling Stone that the cause was cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He was surrounded by family at the time.
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