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‘Allman Brothers’ Rock Legend Dickey Betts Dead at 80

‘RAMBLIN’ MAN’

The singer, guitarist, and songwriter was behind the band’s hit 1973 song “Ramblin’ Man.”

Edith Olmsted
Edith Olmsted 

Breaking News Intern

Dickey Betts of The Allman Brothers Band performs at Lakewood Amphitheater in Atlanta, Georgia Circa 1993.
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Edith Olmsted

Edith Olmsted

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