Derek Trucks

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Derek Trucks (left) and Warren Haynes perform with the Tedeschi Trucks Band as part of the "Garden Party" series at TD Garden on September 27, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Warren Haynes talks recording with Derek Trucks for the first time in over 20 years on Gregg Allman's forgotten gem

By Alan Paul Published

The two former ABB guitarists reunited to bring Gregg's unheard song to life for Haynes' new album

Guitarists
Derek Trucks performs onstage with the Tedeschi Trucks Band at Madison Square Garden in New York City on September 29, 2023
Derek Trucks on channeling the intensity and free spirit of jazz into his guitar work, and recording with the genre's giants

By Jackson Maxwell Published

Speaking to GP in 2008, the Tedeschi Trucks Band and Allman Brothers Band virtuoso reflected on how recording with McCoy Tyner and other jazz luminaries kept him on his toes, and took him out of his comfort zone

Guitarists
Duane Betts
“We Tracked Everything Live and Kept Whichever Takes Had the Magic”: Duane Betts Steps out Solo With ‘Wild & Precious Life’

By Alan Paul Published

The guitarist makes his full-length debut album, featuring guests Derek Trucks and Marcus King

Albums, Singles & New Releases
Guitarist Derek Trucks of Tedeschi Trucks Band performs at PNC Music Pavilion on July 23, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Watch Tedeschi Trucks Band’s Spine-Tingling “I Am the Moon” Red Rocks Performance

By Christopher Scapelliti Published

Video With tone, technique and passion in abundance, Derek Trucks’ slide guitar solo is breathtaking to behold

Video
Duane Betts (left) and Derek Trucks perform onstage
Duane Betts Salutes His Father Dickey (with Some Help from Derek Trucks) on Soulful New Song, Stare At The Sun

By Jackson Maxwell Published

The powerful tune is the second single from Betts' forthcoming solo debut, 'Wild & Precious Life'.

Music
Johnny Winter performs at Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2007 held at Toyota Park on July 28, 2007 in Bridgeview, Illinois.
Watch Johnny Winter’s Fiery “Highway 61 Revisited” Performance With Derek Trucks

By Guitar Player Staff Published

Video Perhaps no track demonstrates his furious slide work as well as this cover of the Bob Dylan classic

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Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi
"Your Recorded Music Is Your Legacy": Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi Reveal the Guitar Secrets Behind ‘I Am the Moon’

By Mark McStea Published

Their expansive quadruple album project explodes with joy, power and positivity

Music
Derek Trucks of Tedeschi Trucks Band performs at PNC Music Pavilion on July 23, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina
Derek Trucks’ Top 10 Slide Tips For Beginners

By Mark McStea Published

The slide master shares the secrets to heavenly tone and technique

Lessons
Derek Trucks of Tedeschi Trucks Band performs at The Lawn at White River State Park on July 24, 2019
How to Play Slide Guitar Like Derek Trucks

By Guitar Player Staff Published

These five useful techniques will help you become a bottleneck virtuoso

Lessons
Tedeschi Trucks Band
Watch Tedeschi Trucks Band’s Epic ‘I Am the Moon: III. The Fall’ Film

By Rod Brakes Published

Video The third instalment of the band’s four-part album/film series is now available to watch on YouTube.

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