Video Podcast 43: Dickey Betts Whipping Post Lick

By John Tuggle on March 8, 2011 2 Comments
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In podcast 43 I want to show you a lick in the style of Dickey Betts played over a Whipping Post type track. This podcast is in the key of Am. Dickey Betts is one of my favorite guitarists and what he plays over Whipping Post on the Fillmore East … [Read more...]

Dickey Betts: A Highly Underrated Songwriter

By John Tuggle on April 27, 2010 3 Comments

If you know the Allman Brothers, you know Dickey Betts. I think a lot of people think of Dickey Betts as more of a guitar player than a songwriter. While Dickey is an extremely talented guitarist, he is also one heck of a songwriter and composer. … [Read more...]

Learn to Play Slide Guitar Like Dickey Betts.

By John Tuggle on December 18, 2008 37 Comments

Did you know Dickey Betts had some really cool slide guitar licks?  You may be thinking that only Duane played slide guitar.  Nope, not true.  After Duane's untimely death, the Allman Brothers reformed and Dickey pulled out that slide on more than … [Read more...]

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

By John Tuggle on October 15, 2008 4 Comments

He is one of the most imitated guitarists in history.  His band the Allman Brothers rewrote the book on Southern blues and rock.  His songs still rock the airwaves even after 30 years of being written.  Anyone seeking to learn blues guitar BETTER … [Read more...]

Duane Allman: A Legend speaks on life, Dickey Betts, and playing blues guitar.

By John Tuggle on August 25, 2008 20 Comments

I recently discovered an audio interview with the legendary guitarist of the Allman Brothers, Duane Allman. In this interview, you can hear Duane speak candidly in an informal setting on Dickey Betts, creating the Allman Brothers Band, and about … [Read more...]

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