A Bona Fide Legend... RIP Dickie Betts

[noharleyyet]

2 lead guitars, 2 percussionists, bass, and Gregg’s keys & vocals. Enough pharmaceuticals & liquor to stock Walgreens & they were and are still the gold standard.

 

[Treeshark]

“Eat a peach for peace.” -Duane

Berry Oakley and Duane died from bike crashes a year apart and 3 blocks from each other.

Both just 24 years old.

It hurts to think of what might have been with that original lineup- those first three albums were absolutely amazing.

 

[INMT]

Both just 24 years old.

It hurts to think of what might have been with that original lineup- those first three albums were absolutely amazing.

I was just going to say that. One of those bands that makes you wonder what if...

 

[noharleyyet]

Who knows, they burnt a lot of rocket fuel on a steep trajectory. I highly recommend reading Randy Poe’s Skydog.

 

[Treeshark]

Who knows, they burnt a lot of rocket fuel on a steep trajectory.

That is a great point. Rock history is filled with bands that were dynamite early and then faded badly (Zep, Pink Floyd, Stones, many more). The late 60s/early 70s was a magical time that ended for all of those bands regardless of circumstance.

Maybe Neal Young was right… better to burn out than fade away.

 

[Nicoli7153]

What a bummer! Allman Brothers was the first concert I went to. It was shortly after Berry died. A lot of tragedy seemed to follow these band members but they brought a lot of pleasure to many along the way.

 

[Oak]

Jessica from 1982

Skip forward to 3:40

Came here to post that.

 

[Tradewind]

Came here to post that.

replays are allowed when they are good

 

[Nicoli7153]

2 lead guitars, 2 percussionists, bass, and Gregg’s keys & vocals. Enough pharmaceuticals & liquor to stock Walgreens & they were and are still the gold standard.

Many times the creative soul is restless

 

[noharleyyet]

 

[Treeshark]

 

[hank4elk]

I got lucky and saw a Filmore West show.
Pure American talent.