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Ramblin' Man Writer Dickey Betts Is Dead
Ramblin' Man Writer
Dickey Betts Is Dead
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Ramblin' Man Writer Dickey Betts Is Dead

The 80-year-old was a co-founder of the Allman Brothers Band

(Newser) - Guitar legend Dickey Betts, who co-founded the Allman Brothers Band and wrote their biggest hit, "Ramblin' Man," has died at the age of 80, per the AP . The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer died at his home in Osprey, Florida, said David Spero, Betts' manager of 20...

Allman Brothers' Dicky Betts Has Emergency Brain Surgery

Manager says it was a success and thanks fans

(Newser) - Dicky Betts had been on the mend from a "minor stroke" he suffered in August, and just one week ago the Allman Brothers Band guitarist was said to be "raring to go" in preparations for upcoming November shows, per a message his manager posted on Facebook . But a...

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