The Derek Trucks Interview

Derek Trucks 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. He is one of the greatest slide guitarists of all-time.

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[BobPerrone]

More than a great artist, Derek is an absolutely wonderful human being. Soft spoken, humble and you can tell watching him play with anyone - he is working for the music, not himself. He's a treasure.

[ghostnote]

I shared this same comment in a recent video of Derek Trucks sitting in with Phish. But wanted to post again to reiterate what so many commenters have written below about Derek being a great person.

Way back in 1996, I was a guitarist in a band, and we had the chance to open for a 16- or 17-year old Derek Trucks (with his band) at some tiny coffee shop in New Cumberland, PA. And let me put it this way: my band was not going to be lighting the world on fire. And that’s being kind. And of course even back then, Derek was a phenomenal talent. Clearly in another league. But this dude made a point to sit down and listen to us play and clap for our songs. At such a young age, he had already played with some of the best musicians on the planet (and now he is one). But he still took the time to listen to us and support us. That’s a kind soul right there. I’ve seen him play a dozen times since then throughout the years and am always swept away by how he makes his guitar sing. But that coffee shop in 1996 is my strongest memory of him. A class act.

[bubrzubr]

What I learn:
- Those artists work their asses off
- they don't complain
- they say good things about other people

[RhettShull]

This is officially my favorite video you've ever done.

[Brandon-youtube]

Huge props to Rick for playing a very much secondary role and letting Derek get his full thoughts out. Takes a lot of discipline

[adamofathens]

Man what a class act. Polite, thoughtful, well-spoken, and one of the best musicians in the world.

[zappaever]

As legendary a Slide player he is, I absolutely love his fingerpicking and phrasing without the slide. How he's incorporated old school Soul music, Coltrane and jazz influences, Eastern sounds, Delta Blues, Chicago Blues, love the blend! ~ Music is the Best!

[chrisdeffx]

Derek is special...He's one of 'them', goes beyond guitar playing. He's a true musician.

[chrispifer]

When you’ve played with The Allman Brothers at 12 years old, where do you go from there? Derek could have taken a shortcut to fame as a guitar prodigy, but instead he’s chosen to be a lifelong student of music and to develop his gift (and ours 💜). Shoutout to Rick as well for a great interview.

[rotad]

The only guitar player I have ever heard in my 65 years that almost brought me to tears (Midnight in Harlem). No one else I've heard in modern music plays with his emotional chops.

[jdavis.fw]

Wow Rick, this will be one of those caches of clips people will play forever when they talk about Derek in his later years and when he's gone. It will be considered one of the best interviews with him ever. A true gem of history!

[daveenyart]

I am so pleased that the Allman Bros. tradition continues.

[jakubbielak]

Child prodigy became grown man prodigy. I love Derek's playing. The Master of Silde.

[rykerrbowers]

This has got to be the single best interview with Derek out there. As a touring guitarist who started as a jazz horn player I’m happy to see I’m not too far off in my inspirations. The only other interview I would love to see would be Warren Haynes

[nitinchilakamarri]

I just can’t get over just how excited he is about music history and his almost child like excitement over all the musicians he met and listened to. ❤

[JochenVogel]

Now that was an easy interview, wasn't it? I didn't know that Derek Trucks is a gifted storyteller, too. And everything comes across as heart-felt. Such a beautiful soul.

[glennjones]

This is the best interview with Derek on the internet! Not only were the questions relevant and educated, but we got to hear Derek play something no one has heard him play. Well done Rick!

[patrickgivens]

My Lord, this interview is so good! I think Derek has enough stories and experiences for a series of interviews. He’s becoming a legend and doesn’t know it.

[Garrett]

Damn Rick you've really outdone yourself with this one. I've been blown away by every guest but Derek is one of the best in the world.