Also recognised for his unpredictable, hellraising rock-star behaviour, Betts was the inspiration for the character played by ...

Duane Betts paid tribute to his late father, Allman Brothers Band guitarist Dickey Betts, with a moving rendition of “Blue Sky”.

Dickey Betts, a singer and guitarist of the Allman Brothers Band, died on Thursday, April 18 according to a post on his official Instagram page.

"With deep sadness the Allman Brothers Band learned today that founding member Dickey Betts has passed away ... signature sound of the genre known as Southern Rock." "He was passionate in life ...