On the 18th of September, Dickey Betts announced he was going to do a makeup show because he’d canceled tours dates after having a stroke. His recovery was going better than expected and he was pleased to be able to return to live performances.
On the 19th of September, Betts was playing with his dog when he fell and hit his head. This caused bleeding on the brain – but details are rather scant. Betts is now being kept sedated at an undisclosed hospital location.
On the 20th of September, Betts is scheduled to undergo surgery. Given the emergency nature of the surgery, that’s likely already taken place – or will take place soon. Details are scant and we have no more specific information at this time.
In a conversation with a medical doctor, who is not specifically a head injury specialist, I’m told that they have some advanced ways to stop bleeding and that the main concerns will most likely be tissue damage due to the increased pressure.
On PlayGuitar, there are some links to follow for more information, as well as some music to keep us company while we await additional news on Betts’ health. This link will take you there. At the bottom of that article you will find some links to some music, including a full concert from 2009.
We here at MFU wish his family and friends tranquility during this time of stress. We sincerely wish Betts a speedy recovery.
If you have any comments, please do add them. How have the Allman Brothers, or Betts himself, impacted your musical experiences? What influences have southern-fried rock had on you as a person? Have you seen them in concert? Do you remember where you were, when you first heard Ramblin’ Man?
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UPDATE:
It appears the surgery is scheduled for Friday, as of this newest news article.
Been on a big Allman Bros. kick lately. Sad news.
That is one of the reasons for this site. Time waits for no man, and we are trying to ensure the giants whose shoulders these artist have stood on don’t disappear for just a little bit longer.
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one of only two autographs i have says-
“xxxxxxxxx it was nice meeting your father, dicky betts”
my dad sat next to him on a flight and they struck up a conversation. dad, being much older than betts and a bit of a cut up, told him he didn’t know who the allman brothers were but knew his son was into music and thought the autograph would be funny.
here’s hoping for a swift and full recovery!
Thank you for re-posting your comment here. The goal is to collect the stories – pretty much all of ’em!
The about page that I mentioned.