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Susan Tedeschi

Boston, MA

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blues Popularity: 50 Established Division

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Region: Northeastern Coastal Zone Conference: Northeast Regional Rank: #121

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Did You Know

  • • Susan Tedeschi, born in Boston, began performing live blues at age 13.
  • • Her 1998 debut album, *Just Won't Burn*, became a surprise blues radio hit.
  • • Tedeschi briefly toured as an opening act for The Rolling Stones in 2003.
  • • She met her husband, Derek Trucks, while opening for the Allman Brothers Band.
  • • Tedeschi Trucks Band's debut, *Revelator*, won the Grammy for Best Blues Album.
  • • She's known for her powerful vocals and distinctive guitar playing style.
  • • Tedeschi's singing on 'Midnight in Harlem' is considered a modern blues standard.
  • • Bonnie Raitt heavily influenced Tedeschi's slide guitar playing and singing.
  • • She has collaborated with Herbie Hancock, showcasing her versatility.
  • • Tedeschi is one of the few women to lead a successful large-ensemble blues band.
  • • Susan fronted her first all-original blues band, 'Little Red and the Riders,' at age 18.
  • • Born in Boston, her Italian heritage deeply influences her soulful vocal delivery.
  • • Touring with the Allman Brothers Band in 1999 proved a career-defining opportunity.
  • • She opened for B.B. King as a teenager, a pivotal moment in her blues journey.
  • • Tedeschi is a major force in keeping blues-rock relevant for modern audiences.
  • • Her collaborations include blues icons like Buddy Guy and Herbie Hancock.
  • • "Just Won't Burn" is her signature song, showcasing her fiery guitar skills.
  • • Tedeschi Trucks Band won a Grammy for their debut album, "Revelator."
  • • She met her husband and bandmate Derek Trucks while both were on tour.
  • • Susan's powerful voice and guitar work inspire a new generation of female blues artists.

Locations in Lyrics

1 location reference across 7 songs

Songs & Places

Angel From Montgomery
Montgomery, AL
"Make me an angel, that flies from Montgomery"
700 Houses
My city
Back to the River
Gonna Move
big city country house
Voodoo Woman
You Got The Silver
kitchen door
You Need To Be With Me

Rivers & Roads in Song Nearby

Massachusetts Turnpike 2 Interstate 95 13

Connected Places

Boston, MA Montgomery, AL
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