It’s fair to say that vocalist, guitarist and songwriter Duane Betts has emerged from, while occasionally dipping a foot back into, the long shadow cast by his father, the late Allman Brothers Band founding member Dickey Betts (1943-2024). On Feb. 28, the 47-year-old proved it by hosting and performing throughout the “In Memory of Dickey Betts” all-star memorial concert at … [Read more...]
Duane Betts: The son of the ramblin’ man takes center stage
Named for original Allman Brothers Band guitarists Duane Allman (1946-1971) and his own father, Forrest Richard “Dickey” Betts (1943-2024), 47-year-old singer, guitarist and songwriter Duane Betts (www.duanebetts.com) has practically had expectations to live up to since his birth. That event occured in Sarasota in 1978, at a time when the ABB was one of the top touring … [Read more...]