Duane Betts

The son of a major figure in Southern rock, Duane Betts keeps the tradition alive as a guitarist who plays a soulful fusion of classic rock, blues, roots rock, and jam band flavors. He first proved his mettle as a sideman, playing with Dawes, Jamtown, Whitestarr, and his father's long-running act Dickey Betts & Great Southern before stepping forward as a frontman. Teaming with other second-generation Southern rock artists, Duane was the co-founder of the Allman Betts Band, who made their debut with 2019's Down to the River, and he gathered an impressive list of friends and admirers to cut his first full-length solo album, 2023's Wild & Precious Life. He introduced his new group, Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel, on 2026's Isle of Hope.