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Derek Trucks

Jacksonville, FL

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rock Popularity: 48 Established Division

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Region: Southern Coastal Plain Conference: Southeast Regional Rank: #161

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  • • Derek Trucks received his first guitar at age nine, a gift from his uncle, Butch Trucks of The Allman Brothers Band.
  • • Growing up in Jacksonville, Florida, Trucks was immersed in blues, jazz, and Southern rock from a young age.
  • • At age 12, he toured with The Allman Brothers Band, solidifying his path as a professional musician.
  • • Trucks formed The Derek Trucks Band in 1997, allowing him to explore his unique blend of genres.
  • • He joined The Allman Brothers Band full-time in 1999, contributing significantly to their later sound.
  • • Trucks married blues singer Susan Tedeschi in 2001, forming a powerful musical partnership.
  • • The Tedeschi Trucks Band, formed in 2010, features an 11-12 member ensemble, a rarity in modern blues.
  • • Their Grammy-winning debut album, "Revelator," showcased their soulful blend of blues, gospel, and rock.
  • • Trucks is renowned for his mastery of slide guitar, often compared to Duane Allman's iconic playing.
  • • He has collaborated with Eric Clapton, B.B. King, and Herbie Hancock, solidifying his place among music legends.
  • • Derek Trucks received his first guitar at age 9 after being captivated by a Duane Allman record.
  • • Trucks hails from Jacksonville, Florida, a city with a rich blues and Southern rock heritage.
  • • At age 12, Trucks toured with The Allman Brothers Band, foreshadowing his future role.
  • • He formed The Derek Trucks Band at just 17, showcasing his early leadership and vision.
  • • Trucks' slide guitar playing is heavily influenced by Hindustani classical music.
  • • He married Susan Tedeschi, forming the Tedeschi Trucks Band, a modern blues powerhouse.
  • • "Midnight in Harlem" from the Tedeschi Trucks Band is a modern classic, showcasing their soulful blend.
  • • Trucks' playing style draws comparisons to Duane Allman, yet maintains a unique improvisational voice.
  • • He joined The Allman Brothers Band in 1999, officially carrying on their slide guitar legacy.
  • • Trucks received a Grammy Award in 2012 for "Revelator" with the Tedeschi Trucks Band.

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Jacksonville, FL
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