Is that what those marks mean? Learn something new every day. 😉
But those quotes are pretty accurate. They do (did) play Dickey's songs. He doesn't play Gregg's songs. As far as being a tribute band, he isn't the only one to say that and many fans walked after Dickey's departure. Hence far less tour dates, no more Evening with shows, co-billed tours and far less butts in the seats. This may have eventually happened with Dickey in the band but we will never know.
Why the concern if he believes it? Doesn't mean that you have to believe it. You were not screwed over by the guys like he was. Two drummers who never wrote a thing and Gregg who has an equal or greater history of alcohol and drug abuse. Add to the fact of all their comments about him over the years. Not surprising that his comments would not exactly be glowing.
Compared to the insults thrown his way, I think calling them a tribute band is pretty tame. Obviously you see it different.
Having dealt with both, I will say that Dickey is a straight shooter whether you like it or not. Gregg is a bullshitter who will say anything regardless of reality. I prefer honesty.
just got back on and read your post.... good one 😛 
lets keep 'em comin
I'd be willing to bet the ABB have performed at least 100 different songs in the last 14 years and wouldn't be surprised if it was way more.
I bet they did that many during the '09 Beacon Run alone!
This site is a good resource to help you figure what songs were played how often and you can sort by tour and even the individual Beacon runs per year.
According to the site they played 86 different songs during the 2014 touring and exactly 100 different songs during the 15- 2009 Beacon Theater shows so good guess wease!
http://www.setlist.fm/stats/the-allman-brothers-band-1bd6ad7c.html
The bottom line is that the Band could not keep a repeat domestic violence offender on board and especially when he would not get his personal problems in order. One should also remember that Dickey had assaulted other members of the Band but he never seems to bring that up as to why he dismissed or in reality quit the band. No matter how good his playing was or was not there is no room for a violent offender in any entity whether sports, music or business. Dickey Betts sounds like a bitter curmudgeon and unfortunately that is how many will remember him.
The bottom line is that the Band could not keep a repeat domestic violence offender on board and especially when he would not get his personal problems in order. One should also remember that Dickey had assaulted other members of the Band but he never seems to bring that up as to why he dismissed or in reality quit the band. No matter how good his playing was or was not there is no room for a violent offender in any entity whether sports, music or business. Dickey Betts sounds like a bitter curmudgeon and unfortunately that is how many will remember him.
Well said Scotty. No one can deny his legacy with the ABB but based on all I have read the members hated playing with him near the end as he was so volatile and undependable.
Accomplishments of last 14 years:
Resurrection of Mtn.Jam and the 2009 Beacon Run stand out.
I like each iteration of the band except for 79-82. However, near the end of Dickey's tenure, the band seemed to be stagnating. I went to 3 shows in 1998 and heard the exact same set list each night. I did like going to shows over the last 14 years and occasionally hearing the unexpected. My only critique is they did not play the material from the 1990s or Hittin the Note enough. I also enjoyed the new instrumental pieces. Many songs also evolved and were taken in new directions (Rockin' Horse, NLTRW, Black Hearted Woman, etc.) Jimmy, Derek and Warren seemed to enjoy exploring new directions, something that seemed to be sorely lacking in the late 1990s.
Yes it's true that when DB was in the ABB they would frequently play the same setlist, or pretty much the same setlist on consecutive/frequent nights. But I'm glad I took my mom who is a long time fan to see the ABB with DB before he was kicked out.
The ABB played a lot of their music from the 90s and HTN all during the early 00s both before, and after HTN was released.
The ABB played a lot of their music from the 90s and HTN all during the early 00s both before, and after HTN was released.
That's not the way I recall it, seems like the Epic stuff was rarely played after Dickey left in 2000, & HTN in 2003, in favor of covers, but who cares -- these guys have given everything for 45 years & I love the ABB -- the posts are real nice
[Edited on 10/31/2014 by Stephen]
It's pointless to compare DB & GS audiences with ABB - they are not in competition!
If DB booked large theatres and sold half the seats, you could accuse him of some sort of failure but it seems to me that he books small venues and seems to sell enough tickets.
It looks like he tours and plays because he enjoys it! If he wanted to make more money, would he have three guitarists and two drummers?
He seems happy with what he does and isn't in a pissing contest with the ABB. They could (until now, obviously) happily co-exist other than in the minds of some people who seem to have a personal axe to grind.
It's pointless to compare DB & GS audiences with ABB - they are not in competition!
If DB booked large theatres and sold half the seats, you could accuse him of some sort of failure but it seems to me that he books small venues and seems to sell enough tickets.
It looks like he tours and plays because he enjoys it! If he wanted to make more money, would he have three guitarists and two drummers?
He seems happy with what he does and isn't in a pissing contest with the ABB. They could (until now, obviously) happily co-exist other than in the minds of some people who seem to have a personal axe to grind.
Exactly. Dickey does it because he likes it and could definitely cut costs if he wanted.
No one has to play with anyone else. The ABB guys chose to move on. Dickey did too. Just as Derek decided to move on and then Warren followed. It was their decision to no longer play with the others.
Dickey makes one comment after 14 years about the ABB(which I agree with whole heartedly) when Gregg and the little drummer boy have been bashing him for going on 14 years now. Boy some of you can dish it out but boy you sure can't take it!
Well one thing is for certain, threads about Dickey will go on forever...
seems to me that he books small venues and seems to sell enough tickets.
Wonder if that helps keep ticket cost lower for the fan?
Something brer Dickey has always championed....
Well one thing is for certain, threads about Dickey will go on forever...
LMAO
Indeed.
