Allman Brothers Band co-founder and legendary guitarist Dickey Betts dies at 80

WHNT.com— Dickey Betts, who died Thursday at age 80, really was born a ramblin’ man. He left home at 16 to join the circus and became a renowned guitarist touring the world with the Allman Brothers Band. He wrote the group’s biggest hit, “Ramblin’ Man,” and remained on the road until he reached the Rock & []

Time—Allman Brothers Band Co-Founder and Legendary Guitarist Dickey Betts Dies at 80. Guitar legend Dickey Betts, who co-founded the Allman Brothers Band and wrote their biggest hit, “Ramblin’ Man,” has died. He was 80.

The Washington Times—Dickey Betts dies; Allman Brothers Band co-founder and legendary guitarist was 80. Guitar legend Dickey Betts, who co-founded the Allman Brothers Band and wrote their biggest hit, “Ramblin’ Man,” has died. He was 80.

Yahoo—Allman Brothers Band co-founder and legendary guitarist Dickey Betts dies at 80. Guitar legend Dickey Betts, who co-founded the Allman Brothers Band and wrote their biggest hit, “Ramblin’ Man,” has died. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer died at his home in Osprey, Florida, David Spero, Betts’ manager of 20 years, confirmed. Betts had been battling cancer for more than a year and had chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Spero said.