The Allman Brothers Band - Statesboro Blues - Fillmore East, 1971

Allman Brothers Band - Whipping Post (album version)

 Just a bit of history for all you viewers: the singer was 19 years old when this was recorded. His brother, doing the first solo, was 20. When I first heard this, I was stunned that whatever had been the inspiration for this grief was such an impact on the performer's life. 

Ramblin' Man - Encore - Dickey Betts Tribute live in Macon, GA 02.28.2025

Duane Betts up-front, showcasing his late daddy Dickey's guitar, looks--and vocals. The son has become the father.

Allman Brothers Blues Band - Melissa - 1992

The Allman Brothers Band (at the Fillmore East, 1970): "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed"

Dickey Betts, first solo. Duane Allman, second.

 

Allman Brothers ~ Stand Back w/Susan Tedeschi, Bruce Katz & Kofi Burbridge

Mountain Jam (Theme From “First There Is A Mountain”) (Live At The Fillm...

Isolated guitar and solos: Duane Allman/Dickey Betts - "Blue Sky"