Detigers09 Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Does anyone know why the Allman Brothers kicked Dickey Betts out of the band in 2000? There seems to be limited information on this everywhere I've looked... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJD Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 I can't speak for the band, but I know he had many problems with drinking and domestic violence. He talks about it here, google is your friend... Dicky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detigers09 Posted May 12, 2008 Author Share Posted May 12, 2008 Hm...your link doesn't work for me, but I did find what was probably what you were looking at. Apparently he had a substance abuse problem in general. Heroin, cocaine?! I had no idea he was into that. I hope that was the reason the band voted him out...otherwise, it sounds like they really screwed him over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJD Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,85234,00.html Try a copy and paste. As for why? Who eve really knows, catch him with Great Southern, Andy Aledort tours with him some times and he's a monster! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmie ray Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 That was hard to believe when it happened, but the band was touring strong - until Greg's recent health problems. I heard Dickey was becoming sloppy in performances - that's usually the bottom line for most bands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwizard03 Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Well I really like the current lineup Dereck and Warren are both super Guitarist to Me is the best lineup they have had since Dickie and Duane in 71.I have to say I miss Duane and Berry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmie ray Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 How about Oteil Burbridge on bass? I hear he's something special. I had a chance to see him and the Peacemakers (his band opened) last year, but got caught up in the parking lot partying and missed him. Tequila must have designed by the devil himself... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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