Allman Brothers Dickey Betts In Critical Condition After Striking Head While Playing With Dog

SARASOTA, FL. (THECOUNT) — Dickey Betts, one of the founding members of iconic Allman Brothers Band, is in critical condition after an accident Monday at his home in Sarasota, Florida.

Betts, 74, was in his backyard playing with his dog when he slipped and hit his head, causing bleeding in his brain, according to his longtime manager David Spero.

Spero says he is in ‘critical but stable’ condition and Betts’ wife Donna says, “Everyone knows that Dickey is a fighter and he is showing that now.” source

He still performs frequently to this day.

Betts was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995 and won a Grammy for his performance on ‘Jessica’ in 1996. He is one of the two remaining founding members of the band.