"Remembering Dickey Betts: Co-Founder of the Allman Brothers Band, Passes Away at 80"
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Dickey Betts, a founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, passed away at the age of 80 at his home in Florida after battling cancer and COPD. Known for his influential guitar style and songs like "Ramblin' Man," Betts was a key figure in defining Southern rock. Despite a checkered relationship with the band and a reputation for hard living, he was remembered for his unique talent, generosity, and enduring legacy in the music world.
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