The Allman Brothers Perform 'Jessica' | Letterman

The legendary band performs their Grammy-winning song.
(From "Late Show," air date: 2/29/96)

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[ATK]

It’s an absolute shame we can’t keep legends around forever.
RIP Dicky Betts.

[adamcompson]

Rest in Peace Dickey Betts Lord I Was Born A Rambling Man

[darrenrunning]

One of the finest, if not the finest, Southern Rock bands.

[geedubb-qu]

R.I.P. Dickey, now there’s only 1 left of the original band, Jaimoe.

[johnking]

Before there was a freebird there was the Allman Brothers, always and forever. RIP brothers and thanks. ✌️

[oldbk]

Dickey headed back to where it all began - RIP sir.

[jhandle]

What a pleasure it obviously was for Paul Shaffer to sit in on this performance with these legends of Rock.
Much gratitude for Dicky's daughter's dancing that inspired this joyful song.

[dbsnyder]

RIP Brother Dickey. Your music has been a soundtrack to my life. Thanks for all the memories.

[johngerson]

Rest in peace Dickey Betts
Also Duane & Gregg Allman, Butch Trucks and Berry Oakley.
Thanks for everything ya'll gave us.

[DrLumpyDMus]

Nobody could make a five note scale sound so great as Mr Betts. Thanks Allman Brothers.

[JamesAllmond]

From Macon, Ga, yes that is my real name. We needed this. Sad day here. But man 80 is a good run for the life he lived!
RIP Dickey, Alan, Butch and Greg.

[kylekerwin]

Love how Gregg is giving Paul a bit of the spotlight looking over to him and like, Yeah go for it Dude. Right on. Respect. RIP Dickey. Truly legendary and Truly tremendous. You sir are an Icon and well respected. Rightfully so.

[nickschultz]

Dickey and Duane dueling on those live records.... man, there's nothing like it, peerless stuff!

[imagine]

YOU DIDN'T NEED TO COME FROM THE SOUTH TO LOVE THESE TALENTED MUSICIANS
REST IN PEACE DB 🙏

[beachlifebestlife]

335 it dickey....!!! Make it talk and swing

i lost my all time favorite guitarist, singer and song writer today just like y'all...

you'll be greatly missed but never forgotten...

keep on ramblin' man!

duane was right years ago when he said; "im the famous one but, dickey is the good one"

[russellbrown]

Written while watching his daughter “Jessica” play as a Toddler. Brother Betts is a Legend.

[donaldgehre]

Being an intense fan of rock and roll my entire life (almost 75 from SF) I can't think of any tune that I love as much as Jessica.
It is just plain beautiful. Thanks Dicky, you did well.

[mespud]

Thank you, DICKEY BETTS for doing your part to help tame mankind with your gift and talent. Your song writing and guitar playing style was our inspiration. Your contributions brought a lot to the game and our ears are better for it. Your legacy is sealed.

[travissmith]

One of the finest pickers ever went home this morning. Ride Easy Brother Betts.

[Rick-orkq]

Dicky Betts, so much joy you brought me and millions of others over the last 50 years. RIP