Acting

Dickey Betts

Born — Died

1943-12-12 — 2024-04-18

Place of birth

West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.

Known for

Acting

Credits

9 titles

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. Bet…

Known for

Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man poster
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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.”

Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man

2020

The Allman Brothers: Live In Germany 1991 poster
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The Allman Brothers: Live In Germany 1991

2011

Cockfighter poster
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A man who trains fighting cocks vows to remain silent until one of his birds wins a championship.

Cockfighter

1974

The Allman Brothers Band: Live at Great Woods poster
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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.

The Allman Brothers Band: Live at Great Woods

1991

The Allman Brothers Band Live At University Of Florida Bandshell 1982 poster
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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.”

The Allman Brothers Band Live At University Of Florida Bandshell 1982

1982

The Dickey Betts Band: Ramblin' Live at the St. George Theater poster
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Dickey Betts - Ramblin' Man Live at the St. George Theatre CD and Blu-Ray concert featuring songs spanning his legendary career.

The Dickey Betts Band: Ramblin' Live at the St. George Theater

2019

Film credits

2020s · 1 titles

1990s · 2 titles