Betts penned Allman Brothers classics like “Ramblin’ Man,” “Jessica” and “Blue Sky.”
Rock Music
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Their hits included the wedding favorite “Love of a Lifetime.”
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He played with Billy Joel, James Brown, Steve Vai, Tina Turner, and many others.
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He also led the Raspberries, known for hits like “Go All the Way.”
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He was a founding member of the country rock band.
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His raw, back-to-basics style was a major influence on bands like The White Stripes.
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He straddled the line between outlaw country, rockabilly, and punk, resulting in psychobilly music.
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MC5’s ferocious sound didn’t find mainstream success, but it influenced a generation of musicians.
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He was the longest-serving drummer with Scorpions, playing with them for 20 years.
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He cowrote Wings songs with Paul McCartney and was a core member of the band.