I noticed that in the touring schedule, one of the shows is in Atlanta. The last shows Dickey did with the group was in Atlanta. I wonder if this advertisement of the upcoming tour was the last tour ever with Dickey.
dickie had a lot problems including alcohol and according to Gregg's book, he had a terrible temper (Jekyll and Hyde personality). Towards the end his playing was not up to par and Gregg and the other band members let him go. He was a phenomenal guitar player.
He was never fired but asked to leave due to his being too sauced, showing up late and challenging Gregg on the leadership … with a bit temper … and he was always welcomed back once he got it together. Get Dickey carried lots of anger that gave him that driving edge, born into a family of alcoholics … unresolved anger is usually the outcome. In the end, Dickey wanted and got a financial settlement.
I noticed that in the touring schedule, one of the shows is in Atlanta. The last shows Dickey did with the group was in Atlanta. I wonder if this advertisement of the upcoming tour was the last tour ever with Dickey.
jaywhofan he left in 2000.
I know. When was this done?
jaywhofan it was April 5, 1999
This must be close to Dickey's end with the group. In my opinion, he sounded great.
dickie had a lot problems including alcohol and according to Gregg's book, he had a terrible temper (Jekyll and Hyde personality). Towards the end his playing was not up to par and Gregg and the other band members let him go. He was a phenomenal guitar player.
He was never fired but asked to leave due to his being too sauced, showing up late and challenging Gregg on the leadership … with a bit temper … and he was always welcomed back once he got it together. Get Dickey carried lots of anger that gave him that driving edge, born into a family of alcoholics … unresolved anger is usually the outcome. In the end, Dickey wanted and got a financial settlement.