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News Articles: Allman Brothers

The historic Capricorn Studios, home to oodles of Macon music history, appears here in a Melody file photo. Jason Vorhees / The Melody

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How Capricorn Studios preserves the pulse of Macon’s rock and roll heart

Capricorn Sound Studios was the beacon for iconic southern rock stars like the Allman Brothers Band and the Marshall Tucker Band in the 1960s and ‘70s.

April 21, 2025
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By:
  • Domonique KIng and
  • The Macon Melody
Guitarists Duane Betts (left) and Johnny Stachela (right) perform at 'In Memory of Dickey Betts' at the Macon City Auditorium in Macon, Ga., on Feb. 28, 2025.

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A Macon concert reunites Allman Brothers Band members to celebrate Dickey Betts and Georgia roots

"In Memory of Dickey Betts" brought together fans from across the country to celebrate the late Allman Brothers Band guitarist and the group's musical legacy — and to check out some related Macon sights.

March 05, 2025
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  • Kristi York Wooten
Duane Betts

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'This is for my dad': Duane Betts plans tribute to Allman Brothers Band guitarist Dickey Betts

The lineup of the sold-out concert at the Macon City Auditorium features Warren Haynes, Derek Trucks, Susan Tedeschi, Oteil Burbridge, Jaimoe, Chuck Leavell, Devon Allman, Duane Betts, Charlie Starr, Jimmy Hall, Lamar Williams Jr. and more.

February 21, 2025
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By:
  • Kristi York Wooten
Guitarist, singer and songwriter Dickey Betts was a founding member of the Allman Brothers Band. He's pictured on May 19, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn.

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Dickey Betts, founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, dies at 80

The influential guitarist, songwriter and singer was best known for the song "Ramblin' Man." Betts's blues, rock and country-influenced guitar style helped define Southern rock in the 1960s and '70s.

April 18, 2024
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By:
  • Chloe Veltman
Guitarist Dickey Betts, founding member of The Allman Brothers Band, attends Gregg Allman's burial at Rose Hill Cemetery, Saturday, June 3, 2017, in Macon, Ga.

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  • Obituaries

Dickey Betts, legendary guitarist and founding Allman Brothers Band member, dies at 80

Dickey Betts, who formed a legendary lead guitar duo with Duane Allman in the Allman Brothers Band and was widely considered one of the greatest guitarists of all time, died Thursday morning. He was 80. 

April 18, 2024
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  • Caleb Slinkard
Dickey Betts performing in 2009.

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Chuck Leavell on death of Allman Brothers bandmate Dickey Betts: 'He left an enduring legacy'

Dickey Betts, a founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, died April 18 at his home in Florida. He was 80 years old. Former bandmate Chuck Leavell played keyboards for the Macon, Ga.-based band and collaborated with Betts on multiple projects and performances over the years.  

April 18, 2024
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  • Orlando Montoya
Alan Paul’s most recent book on the Allman Brothers Band, published last month, explores the album “Brothers and Sisters” in the context of what was happening in the band and across the United States at the time of its release 50 years ago.

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New book explores Allman Brothers Band’s ‘Brothers and Sisters’ era, 50 years later

Alan Paul’s most recent book on the Allman Brothers Band, published last month, explores the album “Brothers and Sisters” in the context of what was happening in the band and across the United States at the time of its release 50 years ago.

August 14, 2023
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  • Caleb Slinkard
The Big House Museum

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Macon neighbors oppose The Big House Allman Brothers Museum’s new zoning definition

Macon-Bibb Planning & Zoning approved the museum’s amendment that could allow special events in the county’s historic residential districts. 

April 13, 2023
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  • Liz Fabian
"The Macon Sound" premieres Tuesday at 8 p.m. on GPB TV

Exploring The Lives Of Legendary Musicians Through 'The Macon Sound'

You know James Brown, Otis Redding and The Allman Brothers Band. They all carried big sounds all over the world and started in the fairly small city of...

November 20, 2018
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By:
  • La'Raven Taylor and
  • Virginia Prescott

Friends Of Gregg Allman Reflect On His Final Record 'Southern Blood'

Before Gregg Allman passed away this summer, he recorded an album packed with new material. The posthumously released “Southern Blood” came out earlier...

September 27, 2017
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  • Adam Ragusea and
  • Trevor Young

On Second Thought For Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Last week President Trump disparaged professional football players for kneeling during the national anthem. The president’s comments generated gestures...

September 26, 2017
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By:
  • Adam Ragusea ,
  • Emily Cureton ,
  • and 3 more

Music Minute: Blind Willie McTell

Today's Music Minute highlights a middle Georgia blues legend who inspired a number of influential artists over the years. You’re listening to ...

August 18, 2017
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By:
  • Leah Fleming and
  • Taylor Gantt
Kirk West, former Allman Brothers Band tour manager, stands in front of photographs he took of the group. West's documentary looks at the band's time at The Big House in Macon.

The Allman Brothers' Big House Years

The early years for the Allman Brothers Band were spent in Macon in The Big House. It was a refuge and safe haven for artists to be creative.

July 25, 2017
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  • Sean Powers

On Second Thought For Friday, July 21, 2017

First, another round of allegations have surfaced against musician R. Kelly. Now, parents have claimed their daughters are being held captive by the hip...

July 21, 2017
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee ,
  • Emily Cureton ,
  • and 3 more
Singer and songwriter Gregg Allman, who died this month at the age of 69.

Gregg Allman On His Macon Roots

We celebrate the life and legacy of Georgia singer and songwriter Gregg Allman, who died over the weekend. Allman revolutionized rock and roll in the...

May 30, 2017
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee and
  • Sean Powers

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