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The Allman Brothers Band’s Dickey Betts has died at 80

By Janelle Borg Published

The Allman Brothers Band’s Dickey Betts has died at 80

Guitarists
Allman Brothers Band 'Brothers and Sisters' album artwork
Discover Dickey Betts’ Inspired Guitar Playing Approaches on the Allman Brothers Band’s Best-Selling Studio Album, ‘Brothers and Sisters’

By Chris Buono Published

The guitarist-vocalist augmented the group’s groundbreaking amalgamation of rock, blues, jazz and country on this pivotal 1973 LP

Lessons
Duane Betts
“We Tracked Everything Live and Kept Whichever Takes Had the Magic”: Duane Betts Steps out Solo With ‘Wild & Precious Life’

By Alan Paul Published

The guitarist makes his full-length debut album, featuring guests Derek Trucks and Marcus King

Albums, Singles & New Releases
Duane Betts (left) and Derek Trucks perform onstage
Duane Betts Salutes His Father Dickey (with Some Help from Derek Trucks) on Soulful New Song, Stare At The Sun

By Jackson Maxwell Published

The powerful tune is the second single from Betts' forthcoming solo debut, 'Wild & Precious Life'.

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Jimmy Page performing with Led Zeppelin at the Seattle Coliseum, June 1972
The Best Guitar Moments of 1972

By Chris Buono Published

From Jimmy Page, Keith Richards and Steve Howe to Neil Young, Elliott Randall and Paul Simon, we pay homage to some of 1972’s greatest in this essential 50th anniversary tribute lesson

Lessons
Brothers and Sisters: The Allman Brothers Band and the Inside Story of the Album That Defined the 70s by Alan Paul
Definitive Allman Brothers Band Biography, ‘Brothers and Sisters,’ Set for July ’23 Anniversary Release

By Guitar Player Staff Published

Best-selling author Alan Paul’s new book is a deep dive into the time before and after 1973’s Brothers and Sisters

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Jim Weider performs at the "Masters of the Telecaster" show in New York City, 2016.
Telecaster Master Jim Weider Drops New Album with the Weight Band

By Rod Brakes Published

The Band guitarist delivers trademark Tele tone on ‘Shines Like Gold.’

Albums, Singles & New Releases
Allman Brothers Band
“We Went from Rags to Riches”: The Incredible Story of the Allman Brothers' 'At Fillmore East'

By Alan Paul Published

Fifty years on this definitive album remains the gold standard of blues-based rock and roll.

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The Allman Brothers Band 'At Fillmore East' album arwork
Here’s Why the Allman Brothers Band’s ‘At Fillmore East’ Still Holds Up 50 Years Later

By Jim Campilongo Published

The classic album that gave southern rock a home.

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The Allman Brothers Live At Fillmore East album sleeve
Classic Tones: "Statesboro Blues" – The Allman Brothers Band

By Guitar Player Staff Published

How Duane Allman and Dickey Betts got their tone on The Allman Brothers' classic live album 'At Fillmore East.'

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