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Dickey Betts in critical condition after accident at his Sarasota County home
Ramblin’ Man” singer-songwriter and founding Allman Brothers Band guitarist with deep ties to the region to undergo brain surgery
SARASOTA COUNTY — Dickey Betts has been hospitalized after a freak accident at his home.
Betts, the “Ramblin’ Man” singer-songwriter and founding Allman Brothers Band guitarist, went out to his backyard on Little Sarasota Bay and while playing with the family dog, slipped and cracked his head, causing bleeding in his brain.
Betts has been sedated at an undisclosed local hospital following the accident that occurred Monday evening at the Osprey home he shares with wife, Donna.
David Spero, Betts’ longtime friend and manager, said the beloved rock legend is listed “in critical but stable condition.”
rgery, to relieve swelling, has been scheduled for Friday.
Donna is by her husband’s side with Dickey’s children.
“The family appreciates all of your thoughts and prayers during this very trying time,” she said. “We are by his side giving him the strength to pull through this.”
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Hope he pulls through. {{{Dickey}}}
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Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Lucky Day
Bummer. He’s kind of been in
Bummer. He’s kind of been in “critical” condition for a long time. Hope he pulls through.
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Yeah, they've had some bad
Yeah, they've had some bad luck. I went to an ABB show a long time ago and my boyfriend, Mark, at the time caught an orange tye-died bandana that Dickey was wearing and he signed it.
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Just a brutal year for the
Just a brutal year for the ABB.
Brain injuries are no joke. It's what killed Berry Oakley.
Sending Dickey positive vibes for a full recovery.
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((((((((((Dickey Betts)))))))
((((((((((Dickey Betts))))))))))
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Keith Richards bounced back
Keith Richards bounced back from one of these ten years or so ago when he fell while climbing a coconut tree in Tahiti. His playing was shaky for a few years, but he seems fully recovered now. Of course, he's Keith Richards and Dickey is older than Keith was when he had that head injury.
((((Rock & Roll Warriors))))
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Dickey could probably play
Dickey could probably play like Richards with half a brain.
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>>Brain surgery, to relieve
>>Brain surgery, to relieve swelling, has been scheduled for Friday.
c/p missed a keyword.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: jonaspond
That’s a heavy procedure for
That’s a heavy procedure for a healthy young person. For a 75 year old Dickey Betts this is not good.
I’m glad I caught his band at Peach Fest this past summer. The band was great & Dickey was keeping up just fine.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: jazfish
Just read the brain surgery
Just read the brain surgery went well. (((((Dickey)))).
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Just read the brain surgery
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Right on... peace be with
Right on... peace be with dickey.
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thanks, jaz, I’m glad things
thanks, jaz, I’m glad things are looking good for him.
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Yea dickey
Yea dickey
yea Keith (putting him down in this thread makes absolutely no sense by the way and you are completely wrong in my non-humble opinion
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couldnt resist & i loves me
couldnt resist & i loves me some keith
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"From David Spero, Dickey's
From David Spero, Dickey's manager:
"Dickey Betts and his family want everyone to know that his surgery was a success. The outpouring of support from all over the world has been overwhelming and amazing. We are so appreciative.
Thank you all so much for your wonderful thoughts and prayers. We will keep you updated."
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Update via ABB facebook:
Update via ABB facebook:
"An update from David Spero: Donna just texted me that Dickey is “Off the respirator and doing great! Talking, laughing and, of course, complaining!” We thank you all for your love and prayers. He still has a ways to go."