susan-tedeschi

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.

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