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Legendary Guitarist and Allman Brothers Co-founder Dickey Betts Dies at 80

The 80-year-old guitarist died at his home in Osprey, Florida.
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Legendary Guitarist and Allman Brothers Co-founder Dickey Betts Dies at 80
Dickey Betts, a founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, exits the funeral of Gregg Allman at Snow's Memorial Chapel in Macon, Ga., on June 3, 2017. Jason Vorhees/The Macon Telegraph via AP, File
Jana J. Pruet
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Legendary guitarist and Allman Brothers Band co-founder Dickey Betts died.

The 80-year-old Rock & Roll Hall of Famer died at his home in Osprey, Florida, David Spero, Mr. Bett’s manager of 20 years, confirmed on Thursday.

Jana J. Pruet
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