In the throwback video below from AXS TV, The Allman Brothers’ Dickey Betts, who passed away from cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease on April 18, 2024 at the age of 80, talks to journalist Dan Rather about the early days of the band and how they formed.
Throughout April, The Brothers are hosting the new SiriusXM Southern Rock channel, where early Southern Rock pioneers and contemporary trailblazers come together.
Hear a healthy dose of Allman Brothers classics as part of the channel’s unique blend of classic and contemporary rock influenced by country and blues, with an extra helping of Southern pride.
How To Listen:
The app-exclusive SiriusXM Southern Rock channel, hosted by The Brothers for a limited time, pops up on satellite channel 79 from April 8–21. Listen on the SiriusXM app anytime.
What You’ll Hear:
This special month of exclusive SiriusXM content is hosted by The Brothers – featuring Jaimoe, Warren Haynes, Derek Trucks, Oteil Burbridge, Marc Quinones, and guests – in celebration of their two highly-anticipated concerts at Madison Square Garden.
Artists you’ll hear include Allman Brothers, Gov’t Mule, Tedeschi Trucks Band, and more. Plus, a special collection of live performances in their entirety, each night.
In addition to the music, The Brothers’ takeover on SiriusXM Southern Rock will feature special Guest DJs along with personal insights from the band members, plus a live performance from The Brothers at SiriusXM’s New York City studios on April 14.
For more information on The Brothers and their Madison Square Garden concerts in New York City on April 15 and 16, visit TheBrothersMSG.com.
Enter For Your Chance To Win:
SiriusXM wants to send you and a friend on a VIP trip for two to see The Brothers at their two Madison Square Garden shows in New York City! One Grand Prize winner will receive round-trip flights, a four-night hotel stay, two tickets to both MSG shows scheduled for April 15 and 16, and access to a special performance and meet and greet with The Brothers at the SiriusXM New York City Studios on April 14.
To enter and for rules, go to SiriusXM.com/TheBrothersMSG by April 7. No purchase necessary.
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Throughout April, The Brothers are hosting the new SiriusXM Southern Rock channel, where early Southern Rock pioneers and contemporary trailblazers come together.
Hear a healthy dose of Allman Brothers classics as part of the channel’s unique blend of classic and contemporary rock influenced by country and blues, with an extra helping of Southern pride.
How To Listen:
The app-exclusive SiriusXM Southern Rock channel, hosted by The Brothers for a limited time, pops up on satellite channel 79 from April 8–21. Listen on the SiriusXM app anytime.
What You’ll Hear:
This special month of exclusive SiriusXM content is hosted by The Brothers – featuring Jaimoe, Warren Haynes, Derek Trucks, Oteil Burbridge, Marc Quinones, and guests – in celebration of their two highly-anticipated concerts at Madison Square Garden.
Artists you’ll hear include Allman Brothers, Gov’t Mule, Tedeschi Trucks Band, and more. Plus, a special collection of live performances in their entirety, each night.
In addition to the music, The Brothers’ takeover on SiriusXM Southern Rock will feature special Guest DJs along with personal insights from the band members, plus a live performance from The Brothers at SiriusXM’s New York City studios on April 14.
For more information on The Brothers and their Madison Square Garden concerts in New York City on April 15 and 16, visit TheBrothersMSG.com.
Enter For Your Chance To Win:
SiriusXM wants to send you and a friend on a VIP trip for two to see The Brothers at their two Madison Square Garden shows in New York City! One Grand Prize winner will receive round-trip flights, a four-night hotel stay, two tickets to both MSG shows scheduled for April 15 and 16, and access to a special performance and meet and greet with The Brothers at the SiriusXM New York City Studios on April 14.
To enter and for rules, go to SiriusXM.com/TheBrothersMSG by April 7. No purchase necessary.

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