Dickey Betts, hit-crafting mainstay of Allman Brothers Band, dies at 80
He was a founding member of the group and wrote and sang “Ramblin’ Man,” which became the band’s only major top-10 success
https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2024/04/18/dickey-betts-allman-brothers-dead/
Allman Brothers Band co-founder and legendary guitarist Dickey Betts dies at 80
Guitar legend Dickey Betts, who co-founded the Allman Brothers Band and wrote their biggest hit, “Ramblin’ Man,” has died. He was 80.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer died at his home in Osprey, Florida, David Spero, Betts’ manager of 20 years, confirmed. Betts had been battling cancer for more than a year and had chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/allman-brothers-band-co-founder-162605416.html