Classic rock

He helped launch the careers of Eric Clapton, Peter Green, and many others.

He also wrote the Elvis hits “Suspicious Minds” and “Always on My Mind.

Betts penned Allman Brothers classics like “Ramblin’ Man,” “Jessica” and “Blue Sky.”

He had another hit with “Love Is Alive.”

He left the band after their first album to attend medical school.

He was a lyricist who co-wrote “White Room” and “Sunshine of Your Love.”

He co-wrote their hit “Roll on Down the Highway.”

He sang lead vocals on the band’s hit song “Whiter Shade of Pale.”

The Moody Blues hit songs included “Nights in White Satin.”

He was one of rock music’s greatest drummers.