“By the time Duane Betts began working on “Wild & Precious Life” his debut solo album — he’d already spent two decades creating his own version of guitar-slinging, story-driven American rock ’n’ roll. “It felt like the right time to make something that was entirely my own vision,” he says. “This is a record that guitar players will love, but at its core, it’s really a song record. It’s an album about who I am, where I come from, and what I believe in.” Duane spent the better part of 10 years playing guitar alongside his father legendary Allman Brothers co-founder Dickey Betts then as a member of Dickey Betts & Great Southern.
He had also travelled the world as a touring member of Dawes before releasing an EP of his own songs, “Sketches of American Music“, in 2018. As the decade drew to a close, Duane co-founded The Allman Betts Band, releasing two records in 2019 and 2020. “Wild & Precious Life” captures the emotional release of overcoming struggle, appreciating the fleeting nature of life, and celebrating the joy of being present.”
from the album, “Wild & Precious Life” Out July 14th
The Fat Angel Sings 