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    • Dec 12, 1943
    Guitarist Dickey Betts, of The Allman Brothers Band, is born in West Palm Beach, Florida. The Allmans influence many country acts, and Betts co-writes one of Mickey Gilley's hits, "Your Memory Ain't What It Used To Be"
    Mar 26, 1969
    The Allman Brothers Band is formed in Jacksonville, Florida. Two members, Gregg Allman and Dickey Betts, will go on to earn country hits as songwriters
    Aug 21, 1973
    The Allman Brothers Band's album "Brothers And Sisters" is certified gold by the RIAA. It includes their biggest hit, "Ramblin Man," referenced in Rascal Flatts' "Me And My Gang," The Eli Young Band's "Always The Love Songs" and Brad Paisley's duet with Keith Urban, "Start A Band"
    Sep 20, 1973
    "Are You Ready For The Country" songwriter Neil Young delivers the first show at the Roxy Theatre in Los Angeles. In the audience: Carole King, Dickey Betts, Elton John and producer Richard Perry 
    Aug 19, 1975
    Waylon Jennings brings out several surprise guests during a concert at The Exit/In in Nashville: Jessi Colter, Johnny Cash, Bonnie Bramlett and Dickey Betts
    Aug 19, 1976
    Capricorn Records holds a party in Macon for presidential candidate Jimmy Carter, who rubs elbows with fellow guests Jimmy Buffett, Andy Warhol and Allman Brothers Band guitarist Dickey Betts
    May 12, 1978
    The Oak Ridge Boys make their first appearance on NBC-TV's "The Midnight Special," performing "You're The One." Also taking part in the episode are Bonnie Bramlett, Charlie Daniels and host Dickey Betts
    Jun 26, 1978
    MCA releases Conway Twitty's "Boogie Grass Band" with a lyrical nod to Bill Monroe and The Allman Brothers Band
    Jan 30, 1982
    Charlie Daniels hosts Volunteer Jam VIII at Nashville's Municipal Auditorium, where music includes Leon Russell's "Uncle Pen," George Thorogood's "Move It On Over" and The Oak Ridge Boys' "Bobbie Sue." Also appearing are Crystal Gayle, Johnny Lee, Quarterflash, Dickey Betts, Jimmy C. Newman, Duane Eddy and Roy Acuff
    Jan 22, 1983
    Charlie Daniels hosts Volunteer Jam IX at Nashville's Municipal Auditorium, with Larry Gatlin, Tanya Tucker, Dr. Hook, Carl Perkins, Dickey Betts, Jimmy Hall, Dobie Gray, James Brown and Woody Herman, among others
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