re: RIP Dickie Betts

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Willietd
Damn. This getting old sucks. It's like I'm hearing this constantly these days.

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Every time I hear of a legend dying I think of Willie and Waylons duet, Heroes (1982). And they're right. One by one, and as they fall, soon they'll be no heroes at all.
WW II ALBUM - HEROES

RIP

Dickie was already recognized as a great guitarist when Duane died, but the fact he learned to play slide on the fly to take over Duane’s style and sound elevated him to another level.

Plus, he took on a bigger role in the band including writing songs.

There’s a story that he once got hungry while riding down the highway on his motorcycle, so he pulled into a field, slaughtered a cow, and cooked a steak over a fire.

In memory of Elizabeth Reed... and Dickie Betts.

RIP

Never got to meet any of the band members but was friends with the original roadie & co writer of Midnight Rider Kim Payne who we just lost last year


I am certain there is a nice jam session happening

R.I.P. Ramblin Man .

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Dammit. His son Duane is carrying the torch and has his sound.

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I’ve seen his son many times. It’s good, but not even close to Dickie.

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There’s a story that he once got hungry while riding down the highway on his motorcycle, so he pulled into a field, slaughtered a cow, and cooked a steak over a fire.

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I would believe it if it was their road manager Twiggs Lyndon. He was legit crazy speed addict.

Nooooooo!!!!!!!