Deep Tracks Honors Dickey Betts with Exclusive Programming

This past Thursday, Dickey Betts passed away at 80. Join SiriusXM in paying tribute to the legendary singer, songwriter, guitarist and founding member of The Allman Brothers Band with a special encore airing of his visit to the SiriusXM New York studios in 2001 on Deep Tracks (ch. 308).

During the special, Betts talks about his Allman Brothers departure and many of the timeless songs he and his former band created. The special will air on Deep Tracks on Saturday (April 20) at 1pm and 11pm ET and Sunday (April 21) at 8am ET, and will be available on demand on the SiriusXM app.

Dickey Betts’ career

Forrest Richard Betts was born in West Palm Beach, and at an early age, his family’s interest in music exposed him to bluegrass, country, and western swing.

At 24, Betts formed Second Coming with Berry Oakley, and two years later, The Allman Brothers Band was born with the addition of Gregg and Duane Allman.

Duane’s tragic passing in 1971 left him as the band’s sole guitarist.

Dickey Betts artist station

In addition to the special airing on Deep Tracks, listen to songs by Betts and other music icons on his artist station on the SiriusXM app.