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Berry Oakley was behind some of the Allman Brothers Band’s most groove-savvy movements
- Berry Oakley employed a heavily modified ’62 Jazz Bass to help bind together this Southern rock classic by the Allman Brothers
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The new issue of Classic Rock is an AC/DC 50th Anniversary Collector's Edition
Also in this issue: Heart, Black Country Communion, Allman Brothers, Ian Hunter, Manic Street Preachers, ELP, Black Crowes, Anvil, Marcus King, Lindisfarne, Lemon Twigs, Mitch Ryder and more
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Mike Zito is a blues-rock maestro with a classic rock sensibility – and learning his skills will add a timeless quality to your leads
Co-founder of the Royal Southern Brotherhood, Mike Zito is a player's player, guaranteed to hit the bullseye with note choice and phrasing. This tab and video lesson takes you deep into his style
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Duane Betts Says Playing Late Dad Dickey Betts’ Music Has New Meaning Now: ‘Really Treasure It ‘Cause It’s?Precious’
The leader of the Allman Betts Band spoke to Billboard about keeping his father's legacy, and songs, alive.
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‘A Badass With a Gentle Side’: The Complex Life of Dickey Betts
The intimidating yet soulful guitarist made gorgeous Southern rock during his time with the Allman Brothers Band — but drama was always nearby
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Dickey Betts, guitarist and songwriter with the Allman Brothers – obituary
Dickey Betts, who has died aged 80, was a guitarist, singer and songwriter and linchpin of the Allman Brothers Band, whose music, infused with jazz, blues and country, set the template for Southern Rock and made them one of the most influential outfits of the 1970s; he wrote several of their best-known songs, including Ramblin’ Man, their biggest hit single, as well as Jessica, the instrumental beloved of millions of Top Gear fans.
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Jason Isbell and Luther Dickinson pay tribute to Dickey Betts
Isbell, Dickinson and Sadler Vaden paid homage to Betts with a three-guitar salute on the Allman Brothers classic
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How I went from guitar journalist to Dickey Betts’ right-hand man
Guitar World’s Andy Aledort played over 250 shows around the globe with his hero. He traces his history with the late Allman Brothers Band icon, and shares his personal experience of working with the complex, generous guitar legend who once gave him one of Duane Allman’s slides
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James Beaty: RAMBLIN' ROUND: Taking a musical journey with a 'Ramblin' Man'
Apr. 20—I thought I had this week's "Ramblin' Round" subject already chosen with a plan to proceed, but as the great Scottish poet and lyricist Robert Burns wrote, "The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry." Once I heard of the passing of yet another guitar legend on Thursday, I knew there was no way I could let another addition of "Ramblin' Round" go by without at tribute to the ...
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Dickey Betts Only Needed 5 Minutes to Write ‘Ramblin’ Man,’ One of the Biggest Rock Songs Ever
Dickey Betts, former star of The Allman Brothers Band, died Thursday, Learn about his inspiration for the rock group's most famous song, “Ramblin’ Man.“
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Dickey Betts and Gregg Allman tell the full story of the Allman Brothers Band
In this career-spanning oral history from 2009, Betts, Allman, Warren Haynes, Butch Trucks and more retrace the turmoil, tragedies and triumphs behind the Allman Brothers Band
