Comments on: Dickey Betts, a Blues Guitar legend that was kicked out of his own band.

By: Michael McLaughlin

Michael McLaughlin — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 21:14:20 +0000

Love the articles on Duane and Dickey. I have been an ABB fan since I first heard Live at Fillmore East – as a matter of fact, that album is responsible for me getting an electric guitar and switching from the acoustic I had been playing. A few years ago I had a client who knew Greg from way back and managed to secure back stage passes for me to attend one of the Beacon shows. This was post Dickey. Warren Haynes and Derek Trucks performed guitar duties for the ABB, and they were absolutely smokin’ that night! Everyone I met backstage – including the band members themselves – could not have been more friendly and gracious. I even sat for a bit during the intermission talking guitars and music with Warren and Derek. I had been informed before hand that the entire band and crew were totally straight at the time, and not to expect to be doing any “partying” with the band. I can confess that I saw no alcohol or other “mind expanding” substances of any kind back stage. As an added surprise, after the show, my “connection” took me to Greg’s dressing room to meet Greg himself. I actually got to chat with Greg for about 15 – 20 minutes. During that chat I mentioned that the with the current line-up I hardly missed Dickey at all. Greg got a bit pensive for a moment, and, in his southern drawl, said, “Yes, it is unfortunate, but we have come to a parting of the ways with Mr. Betts.” That was all he said on the subject. A true Southern gentleman all the way.
About a year or so ago I saw Dickey Betts with his band playing at a venue in NYC. At the time Andy Aledort and Dickey’s son Duane were playing in the band. Dickey was absolutely amazing! It was one of the best shows I saw that year. Even my wife, who is not a big fan of loud, long, lead guitar driven concerts agreed that it was one of the best shows she’d seen and that Dickey was brilliant on guitar that night.
Will Dickey ever play with the ABB again, I don’t know, but if it happens, I’d love to be there to see it!

By: John

John — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 20:17:50 +0000

Went to see Dickey a few weeks ago @ bergen pac in NJ and it was a great show . Dickey first vocal was a little off but his playing was on . He has a good tight band and the show was amazing At the close of the show I said to my wife that I would love to get a pick, instantly I was hit in the head with something that hit the floor .I bent down and there was a pick. We left the theater and walked down the street. Out of the dark shadowed night appeared Dickey. I shook his hand and told him he was the greatest. What a way to finish the night. Dickey still receives his share of money from the ABB. and thats what bothers Butch & Gregg

By: John Tuggle

John Tuggle — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:24:21 +0000

Unfortunately those 2 lessons were never formatted for DVD, so those 2 won’t ever be on a DVD. I may put out something about Dickey on DVD in the Future though.

By: Dave Ozuna

Dave Ozuna — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:16:18 +0000

Mr. Tuggle,
When will the Dicky Betts lessons be available on DVD to purchase? Will it be part of a bundle?