Dickey Betts

Dickey Betts

Born: December 12, 1943
Died: April 18, 2024
in West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.
Forrest Richard Betts (born December 12, 1943), known as Dickey Betts, was an American guitarist, singer, songwriter, and composer best known as a founding member of The Allman Brothers Band.

Recognized as one of the greatest rock guitar players of all time, he had early on in his career one of rock's finest guitar partnerships with Duane Allman, introducing melodic twin guitar harmony and counterpoint which "rewrote the rules for how two rock guitarists can work together, completely scrapping the traditional rhythm/lead roles to stand toe to toe". Following Allman's death in 1971, Betts assumed sole lead guitar duties during the peak of the group's commercial success in the mid-1970s.

Betts was the writer and singer on the Allmans' hit single, "Ramblin' Man". He also gained renown for his ability to compose instrumentals, with one appearing on most Allman Brothers albums; the two most known being "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed" and "Jessica".

He was inducted with the band into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995 and also won a best rock performance Grammy Award with the band for "Jessica" in 1996. Betts was ranked No. 58 on Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time list in 2003, and #61 on the list published in 2011. Betts departed the Allman Brothers Band in 2000 under acrimonious circumstances and performed and recorded on his own.

Movies for Dickey Betts...

Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man
Title: Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man
Character: Self
Released: November 6, 2020
Type: Movie
It took his whole life to live and three full years to film Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man. Filmed in four countries with more than 80 interviews from artists with a combined 58 Grammy Awards by the artist included, “Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man,” an Allen Farst film, is the cinematic documentary that shines a light on one of the greatest rock’n roll pianists and keyboardists over the last 40 years. Not just known for his musical influence, Leavell is also one of the biggest names in environmental forestry and was selected the National Tree Farmer of the Year in the United States. -His commitment to the planet and his strong family ties are refreshing reminders to be kind and treat your neighbor with respect. As Leavell puts it, “if you cut a tree down, plant two for the next guy.”
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The Dickey Betts Band: Ramblin' Live at the St. George Theater
Title: The Dickey Betts Band: Ramblin' Live at the St. George Theater
Character: Himself
Released: July 26, 2019
Type: Movie
Dickey Betts - Ramblin' Man Live at the St. George Theatre CD and Blu-Ray concert featuring songs spanning his legendary career.
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The Allman Brothers Band - The 1971 Fillmore East Recordings
Title: The Allman Brothers Band - The 1971 Fillmore East Recordings
Character: Guitar
Released: September 23, 2014
Type: Movie
The Allman Brothers Band - Full Concert Recorded Live 1971 - Fillmore East (New York, NY)
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Dickey Betts & Great Southern: Back Where It All Begins Live At The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
Title: Dickey Betts & Great Southern: Back Where It All Begins Live At The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
Character: Leadguitar
Released: September 20, 2005
Type: Movie
As lead guitarist with the legendary ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND, Dickey Betts was one of the main songwriters of such legendary songs as "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed", "Ramblin’ Man" and of course, "Jessica". Now, see Dickey Betts and his band Great Southern perform many of these classics in High Definition, with 5.1 Surround Sound and DTS audio.
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The Allman Brothers Band: Brothers of the Road
Title: The Allman Brothers Band: Brothers of the Road
Character: Self - Guitar & Vocals
Released: December 29, 1998
Type: Movie
In these two live concerts, rock's legendary Allman Brothers Band whip up the kind of excitement their fans have loved for years. This pioneering Southern rock band, including Gregg Allman and Dickey Betts, blazes through their classics in a concert performance live from Gainesville, Florida. Then the band rocks for more than an hour at the Capitol Theater. Also included is rare footage of an on-the-road hotel room jam session and a peek at a private acoustic "unplugged-style" session in a recording studio.
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The Allman Brothers Band: Live at Great Woods
Title: The Allman Brothers Band: Live at Great Woods
Character: Lead Guitar & Vocals
Released: September 6, 1991
Type: Movie
Recorded in the September of 1991, originally for Japanese TV, The Allman Brothers Band's beloved "Live at Great Woods" showcases the classic American rock band reaching a new generation of audiences. Original band members Gregg Allman, Dickey Betts, Butch Trucks and Jaimoe were joined by new guitarist Warren Haynes, bassist Allen Woody and percussionist Marc Quinones in one of the most powerful lineups in the group's history.
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The Allman Brothers Band Live At University Of Florida Bandshell 1982
Title: The Allman Brothers Band Live At University Of Florida Bandshell 1982
Character: Self
Released: January 16, 1982
Type: Movie
The Allman Brothers Band’s January 16, 1982 performance on the campus of the University Of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. The 1982 lineup by founding member Gregg Allman as well as guitarist Dickey Betts, and drummer Butch Trucks. Also featuring guitarist Dan Toler, bassist David Goldflies, keyboardist Mike Lawler and drummer David “Frankie” Toler. The Allman Brothers Band roll through nine songs, starting with “Jessica” and ending with “Ramblin’ Man.” Included within are such classics as “You Don’t Love Me,” “Blue Sky,” “Southbound” and “Whipping Post.”
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Dickey Betts & Great Southern: Rockpalast
Title: Dickey Betts & Great Southern: Rockpalast
Released: March 4, 1978
Type: Movie
Dickey Betts & Southern Rock - Rockpalast 30 Years Of Southern Rock /1978-2008)
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Cockfighter
Title: Cockfighter
Character: Cigarette mask (uncredited)
Released: August 1, 1974
Type: Movie
A man who trains fighting cocks vows to remain silent until one of his birds wins a championship.