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Tributes Flow for Dickey Betts on Special Day

3/2/2025

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On February 28, 2025, the Macon City Auditorium came alive with heartfelt tributes to the legendary Dickey Betts, led by his son Duane Betts. Rock icons Warren Haynes and Susan Tedeschi graced the stage, celebrating Betts' enduring musical legacy. The event not only honored him but also raised funds for a Berklee College of Music scholarship, with the mayor proclaiming it "Dickey Betts Day."

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On February 28, 2025, the Macon City Auditorium came alive with heartfelt tributes to the legendary Dickey Betts, led by his son Duane Betts. Rock icons Warren Haynes and Susan Tedeschi graced the stage, celebrating Betts' enduring musical legacy. The event not only honored him but also raised funds for a Berklee College of Music scholarship, with the mayor proclaiming it "Dickey Betts Day."