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Warren Haynes on what Gregg Allman and Dickey Betts told him when he joined the Allman Brothers Band

Haynes knew the significance of stepping into the Allman Brothers Band but he had the chops, he knew the material inside and ...
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"He threw me in the lake and I had to learn to swim": Remembering Dickey Betts, southern rock pioneer

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Kirk West / Getty Images Dickey Betts, a co-founder of the Allman Brothers Band and one ...
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Sons of popular '70s rock band share message before New Year's Eve show

The Allman Betts Band, which includes the sons of three founding members of the Allman Brothers Band – Devon Allman, Duane ...
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The Allman Brothers Band Song That Warren Haynes Says Contains a Perfect Guitar Solo Was Also Their Only Hit

Before Warren Haynes formed the legendary jam band, Gov’t Mule, he was playing guitar in the Allman Brothers Band. First, he joined the Dickey Betts Band in 1988. Betts formed the band after the ...
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The Allman Betts Band Turn in Final Ninth Annual Family Revival Tour Stops with Jackie Greene, Dweezil Zappa, Luther Dickinson and More

Photo: Bill Kelly Over the weekend, The Allman Betts Band concluded its ninth annual Family Revival Tour by turning in two final stops: Saturday, Dec. 20, ...
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Southern rock legend to have Florida stretch of U.S. Highway 41 named after him

A Southern rock legend with deep Florida roots will have a stretch of U.S. Highway 41 named after him — if the state approves. Sarasota County commissioners are sending a request to the Florida ...
Santa Monica Daily Press

Opinion: Blue skies, you Betts

Ask most rock aficionados to name their 10 Best guitar players, or even Top 20, and chances are Betts’ name wouldn’t make many. Heck, he wasn’t even the best guitarist in his own band, The Allman ...