Joe Bonamassa: A Les Paul-centric tribute to Allman Brothers legend Dickey Betts
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- čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
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TALES FROM NERDVILLE by Joe Bonamassa
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This past April, we received the sad news of the passing of Dickey Betts, founding member of the Allman Brothers Band and one of the greatest and most lyrical and melodic guitarists of all time. Dickey became a primary inspiration for Joe Bonamassa from a very early age and has remained one of Joe's biggest influences.
Dickey Betts photo by Ed Perlstein/Redferns/Getty Images
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Thanks for this Joe. Dickey is so missed and it's wonderful that you took the time to honor him. His music created the soundtrack for my life. May God bless you.
This. I came to post this. Thank you! And thank you, Joe! 🙏
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You're the BEST Joe thx for the Tribute. Dickie Betts RIP
This guy can play anything, probably the best guitarist out there,and so humble, much respect for doing this video
Can I get a big amen for this fine tribute from Joe to Dickie? Rest in peace, Dickie; I'll hear those notes flying off your fingers as long as I live
Amen, it was a lovely tribute.
You've got my BIG AMEN! 😮😂❤ And that coming from a huge Strat guy- Betts and Duane were the reason many ppl. started a music 🎶 journey-- EC, Billy Gibbons-- 💭 the list is endless Oh, can't leave out Robt. Cray, Buddy guy Doyle Bramhall, SRV
I appreciate the knowledge Joe has about that music.A lot folks get the timeline wrong and the importance of who was involved.
Joe did a beautiful tribute.
One player that doesn't get enough love is Dan Toler, he fit that band well on guitar, it would be great to see Joe Bonamassa do a segment on his style, very underrated player
Dangerous Dan Toler. Bad ass guitar player.
...and brother Frankie on drums: czcams.com/video/XKG8-TbCL3k/video.html
Thanks for acknowleging this great guitarist.
Joe you are a genuine human being and God blessed you with talent so use it only for good! We need to bring back a show with you playing with your friends like the old “Darryl’s Place” TV show. I think it would be a hit show! Thanks for coming back to Columbia County, Augusta GA we already have our tickets 👏
Allman Bros Band…just phenomenal in classic blues, blues rock, country rock, jazz infused blues….and such original twin lead style…they are timeless. They set the bar very high. 5 Stars!
I’ve been a fan of the guitar man in the hat since the beginning. RIP Dickey.
Graduated high school ‘76 in Texas.
The Allman brothers band was it 🏁
My oldest daughter was born in 1993 and is named after that song. They let us bring a boom box into the delivery room, and that's the first song her little ears ever heard.
that's really awesome man. Her little ears was the cutest thing about that.
Sure miss that band....I'm old enough to have seen them all play live ....they're the reason I play guitar today.....Duane and Dickie ....learned every lick on Live at the Fillmore before there was CZcams
They're the reason I play and the reason my middle name is Duane lol. And my sisters name is Jessica. I was born in 81.. Never saw them live as I didn't get into them until later in my life. The only show I'd have been able to see was the 50th Anniversary show in 2020.
Growing up, that's all you heard at my house and as a kid, I never got into it. It was only after I got sober and my head cleared that I realized how much I love that music. So I started listening and before long, I remembered that I wanted to learn to play. And then hearing ABB with a clear head just stoked that fire. BIG TIME.
I've played ever day for over 4 years straight at this point. I started maybe 4.6 years ago lol.
Saw them in February 1972, shortly after Duanes death, like Joe says, Dickey commanded the stage and that tone live was another world, he had the Goldtop with those Fillmore Marshalls and that LP tone was unmistakeable.
Thx so much Joe. Bringing bk alot of memories. I was born n raised in Macon, GA which is where the Allman Bros called home too. My Dad was a roadie w em for a time. I saw Dickey at Gregg's funeral. I'm not sure if anyone besides me n my ex wife recognized him. We were graveside while the service was going on. Maybe 50-100 ppl when first arrived. A car pulled up n Dickey got out n looked long and hard at Duane and Barry's graves and the hole that would shortly be Gregg's. He said a prayer quietly and left. I had always hoped for a reunion w the Bros and Dickey but some things might be better left alone. Now they're all at peace except Chuck. Thx again
Thanks Joe! Dickie Betts was a incredible gifted guitarist that will forever be remembered.
Enjoyed that, Joe. Thank you…
Probably my favorite band, just great and musical without massive walls of distortion.
Thank you for this Joe for this piece on Dickey Betts, Dickey and Duane are the reason that I play guitar and music in general. I started out playing classical music on the piano, then went to electric bass guitar, then to electric guitar plus other instruments. I started playing when I was 5 years old and I'm now 65 years old. So thank you once again for keeping the blues music alive.
This is one of the things I've always loved about Joe...he's ALWAYS giving something back. Not only sharing his great talent but always bring others to the front. You're GREAT Joe!
Love your perspective of guitar history, Joe, and your awareness of your and others place in it. Well said.
Love Betts..my favorite musician ever.. We saw him in NYC countless times and I always loved when he played his SG… he just always tore it up on that guitar.
Words never better spoken. Thank you Joe for sharing your thoughts and notes.
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Thanks for that tribute Joe. We went to see a local band the day after Dickey's passing, they played mostly country blues, and I asked the guitar player on break about Dickey. He almost broke down in tears saying Dickey was a huge influence on him. The band came back on and player Ramblin' Man in memory of Dickey. A truly great evening.
Dickey is still HUGELY underrated!!!!
Who underrates him? I think you need a better descriptor. Maybe undervalued?
Spotless bending…sounded exactly like Dickey to my ear. Thanks for the tribute, Joe!
Thanks Joe. Great Tribute! Changed the World!!! is Right.
I can’t tell you how much his music moves me. Thanks for honoring him! Loved hearing this.
Dickie was so good, his phrases and touch were unmatched. Live at Filmore East is untouchable. Got to see him with his own band in 2004 at the Surf Ballroom, and they played Elizabeth Reed. 🎉
Fantastic stuff Joe.
Thank you
Allman bros was my first concert in 72 just before Berry died.Dicky was playing the sunburst that show.😊
saw them at the forum in 73. He was playing a sunburst LP
I lived in Rome NY for 16 years there's a lot of Musicians that came from that town and still today if you visit that town make sure you go out in Rome, Utica area and listen to some of the bands they're some of the best I've ever heard.Including Joe Bonamassa.
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The harmonics Dickie and Duane could get out of their guitars playing together still makes the hairs stand up on my arms
Awesome
🎉 “What’s Rock & Roll without the Allman Brothers Band?!?” Spot-on, Brother‼️
Dickie is in my top 3 influences. Got to know him personally and just awesome to meet one of my idols.
Thanks for this Joe. Loved Dickie Betts. Blue Sky, Jessica, truly masterpieces. On a side note, I appreciate your knowledge on guitar history. Both players and equipment. Funny, when I watch you play when not on stage, I see that kid on those early tv appearances.
Dickey definitely had his own sound. It’s one on my favourite guitar stylings. His country based leads were uplifting.
dickey could slide across the floor and to his knees while soloing.Dickey was a top 10 rock talent smooth as silk.
a great tribute, befitting a great, fantastic guitarist, musician and artist! Joe's technical knowledge and demo is a major bonus too
Fantastic...thanks !
Dickey was phenomenal, the Brothers always had superb players. Warren a complete legend as well, Derek, unreal. And I have a daughter named Jessica born like cousin Joe said 1990... Another great video
Blue Sky was the first lead guitar riffs I learned on the guitar. The man was smooth.
The Blue Sky from SUNY Stonybrook 9•19•71 with Dickey and Duane is one of the greatest things ever
I’m No Angel Tour one of my firsts, Valley Forge Music Fair 1987, Dangerous Dan on guitar, incredible. BB King opened. The good old days.
You can look at all videos of dickey he allways had his gold top in the rhythm switch position......RIP. mr betts
Hey Joe! It's Alan.in NYC Always nice to see ya. Commenting cuz I couldn't agree more about Dickie. What a great talent, & influence on me as well. Hope you're doing great, my friend...
I'll never forget the impact, I was 17, when I heard them on the radio for the 1st time. And they were young guys & they were Americans! Never heard anything like it before or, since. and to this day, in my book absolutely the G.O.A.T.
Dickey should go down as one of the greats. A great musician and writer.
Love this! Couldn’t listen to Joe cop Dickey licks for hours haha. Well done
Joe is a humble man that plays guitar better than a week ago! A lot is gonna come! ♨️
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Is he,? Not wat I'm hearing . Who knows.?
That would have been 1988! I first met Dickey in 1968 when I was 15. He was really great amazing. He was the best guitar player I'd seen (until I saw Hendrix in Sept. of `68 in Tampa.
Great great great video, Joe! Dickie is an absolute legend! You’ve honored his playing perfectly!
Dreams was my favorite Allman Bros. Tune.
Joe, your love of music, and attention to your craft shines through every time.
Thank you Joe!
Mr Betts really was one of the true greats
His lead playing always reminded me of fiddle lines
He was influenced by western swing, which is very fiddle heavy.
Joe, this is so great 🔥👏🏻👏🏻
Beautifully said my friend
Thanks Joe!
Joe is a hero to millions, and I'm in that number. I love the NOLA sweatshirt!!
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Thank you so very much.
I met Dickey and Duane backstage in 1971 Dickey let me play his goldtop Duane showed me a new LP he was buying ( the darkburst hot lanta) I had a 57 3 pickup custom then that Duane was interested in that gave me so credentials to talk to them. Great humble guys. Duane told me to buy 50W Marshall head forgot to tell me the bass head lol. Those were the days.😢
The ABB on stage with the Grateful Dead RFK is amazing.
Great video. No single song has influenced my playing more than Blue Sky.
Great stuff Joe, on point all around. Man what an awesome bonus it would be to hear you and your current band (my favorite version ever) do some classic Allman/Betts covers. Cheers from an old man who idolizes your playing!!!
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Let’s not forget Jack Pearson’s work with the Allman Brothers.
Thanks for mentioning dangerous dan tolar
I liked watching him w dickie
Keep showing us how your playing has absolutely so soul what. so. ever!
Awesome
Dickey made sure from the moment of Duane's passing that he would spend his life in no one's shadow. He didn't.
Warren Haynes is as good or better than Dickie was.
Joe, I remember Colemans from way back. Fun times there. Thanks for honoring Dickie. The ABB is and was the soundtrack of my formative years growing up in Oneida Co.
6 years old? Impressive. Dicky actually played a PRS McCarty for a while in the mid to late 90s. Saw them many times at the Beacon in the 80s and 90s. Great memories of the Alllman Bros. RIP Greg, Dickey, Duane, Butch. You will” never be forgotten.
Dickie Betts and Toy Caldwell are THE two best southern rock guitarist ever.
Yeah man! Now you're speaking my language. I loved Dickey Betts. My First concert was 1981 when Dickey and Dan were the duo. What an underrated pair they were. Dan was definitely dangerous!
Dicky Betts when I first became aware of what music meant and I was about 12 I heard a garage band of older guys covering them ...Allman brothers were kinda new on the music scene ....1969-70 , I was a kid discovering live music .....and this is what I remember hearing .
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thanks joe you are very knowlegable.
Good job!
The relative minor scale contains the MAJOR within it!
Toats but simplified enough when playing the pentatonic, if your pinky ends on the root, you’re in major. If your pointer is on the root, you’re in minor. And all passing tones work in each. Especially with ABB.
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Betts was a MONSTER player!! Big influence on myself. He did not noodle. He MEANT what he played!
Thanks Joe. Just saw Allman/Betts in HI, they have some great music now and Dickey is still coming thru. BTW You are invited here to Oahu anytime. Please come for a visit. Aloha JB
A wonderful tribute. And I love hearing the amp in the room like that.
i saw dickey in park city utah in a bar ,unbeliveable at least.No seating just a bar
Awesome video! Thanks for all of your guitar insights JB 🎸
Right on Joe! Saw him play many times.
I didn’t even know Dickie was gone. RIP old buddy!
Dickey was one of those guys that could hit about 2-3 notes, and you knew EXACTLY who it was. Very, very, VERY few guitarists can make that claim...
Thanks for this, you're a class act.
They were called BHLT. Saw them open for Johnny Winter at The Capitol in Passaic NJ 1983. The concert is actually on youtube. Good job JB!
Joe has his dates/tours mixed up. The Dickey Betts band with Chuck Leavell and Butch Trucks (and Jimmy Hall) called BLHT, was together from 1982 -1984. I'm No Angel came out in 1987, and it was after that that Dickey and Gregg toured together. I know because I saw BLHT in 1983, and the Allman/Betts tour a few years later.
Nossa como o Joe está acabando,o tempo não foi muito gentil com ele, apesar disso seu talento inigualável não depende da sua aparência.
Nice job Joe.
I’d love to see Joe jam with Warren Haynes and Derek Trucks on some Allman Brothers tunes.
How many are named Jessica? My sister is. My middle name is Duane after the one and only Howard Duane Allman.
Can you tell my Dad's a superfan? 😁 So am I. Duane and Dickey are THE SOLE REASON I play, guitar. 👌♥️
Thanks, Dad! 🙏🎸♥️
That probably was Mike Dillion on drums. He toured with them then. He is a drummer from Muscle Shoals.
Gibson SG for the Fillmore shows.. available on You Tube to view.
oh btw...our daughters name is Jessica.....born 1974...whoaa...but we werent thinking of Dickey Betss......haha....it was her 50th birthday the other day.....cheeze.....time flies....
Dicky and Duane some great sounds
Chuck Liddell played keyboards,and did UFC,wow