Derek Trucks

Derek Trucks
Derek Trucks
	Derek Trucks with Gibson SG in 2009
Background information
Born	June 8, 1979; Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
Genres	Blues; rock; jazz; jam; soul; southern rock;
Occupation(s)	Musician, songwriter
Instrument(s)	Guitar, sarod
Years active	1990–present
Labels	Columbia; Legacy Recordings;
Member of	Tedeschi Trucks Band;
Formerly of	The Allman Brothers Band; The Derek Trucks Band;
Website	www.derektrucks.com

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.

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