Dickey Betts, whose country-inflected songwriting and blazing, lyrical guitar work opposite Duane Allman in the Allman Brothers Band helped define the Southern rock genre of the ‘60s and ‘70s, died Thursday in Osprey, Fla. He was 80.

His family posted a statement on Instagram:

“It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the Betts family announce the peaceful passing of Forrest Richard ‘Dickey’ Betts (December 12, 1943 – April 18, 2024) at the age of 80 years old. The legendary performer, songwriter, bandleader and family patriarch passed away earlier today at his home in Osprey, FL., surrounded by his family. Dickey was larger than life, and his loss will be felt world-wide.”

https://variety.com/2024/music/news/dickey-betts-dead-allman-brothers-guitarist-1235975041/

RIP Dickey.🙏

“I’m just saying, Lucifer”

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Philadelphia Democratic state Rep. Kevin Boyle remains unaccounted for on Wednesday, according to a statement from his family circulating on social media.

Boyle’s brother, U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle – who represents Pennsylvania’s second congressional district – said in a statement shared by multiple media outlets on X that Kevin lives with “a serious mental health condition” that became symptomatic several months ago after two years of recovery.

Police issued an arrest warrant on Tuesday for Kevin Boyle after he allegedly violated a protection from abuse order against his wife. It was first issued in 2021 after Kevin experienced a psychotic episode.

Brendan Boyle said that after that incident, his brother received medical treatment and began taking medication to manage his illness, noting that he won re-election “overwhelmingly” in 2022 and was tapped to lead a legislative committee.
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Here's the rundown on the Trump jury. Seven men, five women. Diverse backgrounds, a couple lawyers, and some teachers. And why two jurors previously seated were excused from service.

https://technofog.substack.com/p/ny-v-trump-we-have-a-jury

I’m about to walk into the JPB hailstorm from Hell, but doesn’t Mike Johnson’s behavior look suspiciously like Boots DeSantis’ total self-destruct mode.

When that party was over, Boots got the Godfather’s welcome embrace.

At this moment I despise what Mike Jonson is doing, but I have to ask the same question about him that I asked about the king of spontaneous combustion, Ronny D.

How can a guy this good turn so categorically bad?

Compromised or doing a job?