With both Gregg Allman and Dickey Betts issuing statements that implies the long feud between the Allman Brothers Band members may be soon be over, the Wall Street Journal was able to snag an exclusive with Betts to follow up on his comments.

Betts was recently quoted as saying “I have no problem with Gregg, never have… Sure, it would be fun to play with him again. We’ll see where it goes.” That came out just days after Allman said he would want to jam with Betts, though he clarified by saying that he loves his current solo outfit and wouldn’t want to make any personnel changes.

Still, those are all strong words considering the two haven’t exactly been on the best terms for many long years.

In the new interview, Betts is asked if he’d ever play with the Allman Brothers again. He responded:

Well, there are no Allman Brothers anymore and I’m not sure if or when I want to play again. But if I play, I would have no problem getting on stage with Gregg again.

Betts has not performed live since last November, and addressed that in the interview as well.

I just needed a little time to lay back and reassess my life and what I have been doing. I need a little recreation period. I’m still trying to figure it out.

He also discussed his sentiments towards Gregg Allman, saying:

“I’ve never had a problem with Gregg. I think he kind of got duped into a situation. You know, we had to recreate the sound of the band after Duane [Allman] and Berry [Oakley] got killed. It was Gregg and I that had to be the writers. Nothing against the other guys in the band, but that was our role. I tried to embellish his singing with my guitar playing. You know, Gregg and I were so close in the Brothers. I put up with all his warts and he put up with all mine.”

With this news, we’re certainly optimistic about a reunion. Now all someone needs to do is to get Betts and Allman in a room together, preferably a room with many musical instruments!

Gregg Allman recently announced plans for a New Years run down South, with more info for that available here.

[Via WSJ]