Derek Trucks | |
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 Derek Trucks with a Gibson SG in 2009 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | June 8, 1979 Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. |
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| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, sarod |
| Years active | 1990–present |
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| Website | www |
Derek Trucks (born June 8, 1979) is an American guitarist, songwriter, and founder of The Derek Trucks Band. He became an official member of The Allman Brothers Band in 1999. In 2010, he formed the Tedeschi Trucks Band with his wife, blues singer/guitarist Susan Tedeschi. His musical style encompasses several genres and he has twice appeared on Rolling Stone's list of 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time. He is the nephew of the late Butch Trucks, drummer for the Allman Brothers.