@@lonewolf1053 I saw the band at a Blues Festival circa 1997 1998 maybe Sarasota Florida. I remember thinking what a dynasty. So cool 😎to remember history while you still have a mind. But I am thinking. Ya'll are funnier than me but can you play harmonicas? I usually have one in my 👄 back pocket and almost always a weiner on my lap! Literally. Love the evolution of the Tedeschi-Trucks Band. They are in my opinion the epitome of the Southern Class of house of blues! Oh I think mom was in the house making or ordering cheese cake! It wasn't Peach Cobbler at all. FRIED CHICKEN 🍗🐔NAW... RIBEYES ON THE GRILL FOR SURE!
I think he spent like 10 hours a day. We all know we couldve spent that much time but we didnt after 10 years we probably trained for 6-8 months (pure playtime).
He also grew up as the son of a member of the Allman Brothers Band, so keep that in mind. Now Hendrix, he started late in life and he still had the most raw, natural talent out of any rock or blues guitarist.
Jammin' with the ABB before you're old enough to drive! Yep, the kid had his chops down cold before he even knew what a razor is. And he is absolutely phenominal today.
@@jusachipa great reference ..Zone, seems that the greatest musicians can flow the notes through them to their instruments and they look as if no effort, static expressions and maybe a slight grimace sometime... but it is effortless to them.... very special talents these so gifted, peace and rock to all...
So many young men and women, or should I say, young boys and girls. Talented beyond belief!! This young man, and the younger man from Australia, Tai, I think is how you spell his name.??.. Unbelievable!!!
Absolute natural, he was born to play. He is actually playing Duane's SG. You can see his uncle butch's name signed on it when it reflects in the light.
I saw Derek back then at a bar in Atlanta. He was standing on a milk crate playing video games before the show! Kid rocked then and still does today 27 years later. R.I.P. Duane Allman
joynthis Until he becomes a dope head and fucks a girl and get pregnant and all that shit is over. Some one hand him a joint after he plays. Give him a shot of whiskey and offer him a rail to sniff!
Scrawny kid in a baseball cap and basketball shorts takes a sip of Coke and starts playing guitar. Me: This is one of the most soulful versions of Layla guitar solo I have ever heard.
Devi Drogt Practice is obviously a very important and vital component to becoming a great guitarist or musician. But there are those who are born with that little extra something that comes from within and can't be taught to someone, no matter how much they practice. Derek Trucks is one of those individuals. Like smoothz01 said, he plays better than some who are 3-4 times his age. Logic suggests that that shouldn't happen. Yet, there it is. When I see youngsters who are incredible at what they do at such a young age, I sincerely think they are an old soul. I mean, what else can explain having such seasoned ability at such a young age? The environment you grew up in and the people you were exposed to can only account for so much.
smoothz01 Dang, this kid is a master already. At about 15, I could really burn on guitar then switched to bass because there was a gig. Years later I had an accident that injured my hand. Now I have to start all over again. But at least I am trying.
lkkearns He's proof to me that good genetics are something you can't buy. Well not yet anyway! That and growing up in a musically nurturing environment.
What is most amazing is that he has so much feeling. There are many examples of kids playing well with a good technique in that age.. but no one can get on Trucks level, because he has his very own way of expressions his feelings from his guitar, yes even as a 13 year old.
Only other one I can think of is a 10-11 yr old Aussie by the name of Taj Farrant. Two different styles but Taj at his age is on par with Derek when he was 13.
If you can give someone Goosebumps at 13 on the guitar you know you are listening to something truly special. There are other kids who can rip at guitar but they don't tell stories that speak to your soul. This is something else
Never mind how amazing he was at 13 playing, its how damn relaxed he was that's even more incredible. His dead pan expressions are the same now as then. I can't believe he appeared that confident 23 years ago. What a gift. Like now he hardly seemed like he was trying. Just so natural.
dawn fillinger This kid is the son of one of the Allman brothers you twit-and that Avery kid is a great drummer! He's only like 9 years old and can play Neil Peart? Can you play Peart? I play guitar and let me tell you its hard to even mimic the greats so if a little kid can do it then more power to him.
dawn fillinger I've been playing guitar for 50 years and I am in awe of this kid. He is now one of the greatest guitar players out there, but even at 13 I am in awe. Just fabulous playing with soul and heart. Just amazing.
The tone is mostly just the humbucker, the twin reverb comes second. No pedal or anything if you watch covers on UA-cam any guy with an SG can have similar tone, so the sound is easily replicable, that's the easy part, because the rest comes from his fingers.
@@mouadaouad4247 Yep. Tone is mostly the finger pressure. People think buying certain equipment can get you specific tone. If it were only that simple.
@@afmartin2734 I agree equipment will only take you a ways and talent is what takes you to the top but there is something about the tone a tube amp and humbucker pickups give that you can’t get from other equipment!!!! It’s definitely a part of the equation!!!!
I've stood at his feet and watched him play for hours. Phenomenal musician. Awesome to see live...especially in a small venue. Can't go wrong when you are part of the Allman Brothers family ! He and Sonny Landreth are my favorite slide guys....also love Bonnie Raitt.
For 13 yrs, Derek had so much feeling in his playing. No wonder he's so goddamn awesome today. And soon ended up being the lead guitarist of The Allman Brothers.
Love the way he just tunes in and feels the rifts he plays.. he's doing the same now as a grown man and more... Midnight In Harlem now in 2022 is just a gift to listen to.. amazing
He has Duane's sound. Not yet the soulful maturity and musical taste, but only because he's young. Lovely. For those of us who miss Duane, this is as good as it gets.
I was there. We were getting baked in the sun out in the lawn section, if you know what I mean. It was 4th of July, and we were stoked to see the Allman Bros. The kid finished playing and my friend said something like, wow that kid did a really awesome job playing guitar, what is he like 12 yrs old? We didn't know he would become "the" Derek Trucks one day. Thanks for the upload, great memory of great times!
Ronald Williams Not to disrespectful, but who is he? Never seen him on lists of former Allman Brothers Band members. What a shame how people are slamming "that strat player" cuz Derek Trucks is in a class all his own. Notice they didn't put Derek with Dickey Betts for that jam either.
Its pretty much happened a while ago, i don't normally believe in competitive titles within music, but with Derek his playing is so emotional and moving. I love all sorts of music, and other slide players but he is the best living player i have heard. Love this :D
Swear after half a day of experiencing The Allman Bro's Band and finding some of these gems, I'm 100% convinced now after seeing this that Derek Trucks is not only a musical prodigy but quite possibly the best slide guitarist of all time. So glad to finally see his first major performance. This is just beyond anything I've ever seen. Thanks jmdpgh :)
As much as I love Coy Bowles, I am sure he himself would laugh at getting compared to Derek. Music is not a competition by any means, but most great slide players hold Derek as the best of the best :) I myself just enjoy the music whoever plays, but seeing Trucks live is probably the best thing that ever happened to me!
listen bro dereks been doin his own stuff for more than 15yrs now. he has no equal. he is hands down the sweetest player. you need to listen to more and get a chance to see you may rethink yer statement. give it a try
pardon me sir. don't know yer age but ive seen duane and Derek is 2nd to none. if u listen to his albums u would know hes been doin his own stuff for close to 15yrs now. if you dig a lil deeper you will see. when he does other artist stuff I would almost bet the farm that they're listening saying I wish I could sound like him. they cant. 1 of a kind.
I've read the comments and it's not about who's the king of slide. It's about legacy, and understanding your instrument and hands down, any true player still in the scene will answer the question pretty much the same. Derek Trucks has taken slide guitar to a whole different level. Of course Duane and Dickey set the bar high, but today in 2017, if you are a true player, Derek just took things to a new level. And well it should be. Cheers to him. He pisses me off and that's a good thing. I'm just like, Damn.....are you friggin kidding me? And from what I've seen Derek is a truly good guy. I know this much, if it were not for Derek and Warren and a few others, I might have lost faith in true rock n roll. Derek Trucks is making his own history and doing a damn good job of it. PEACE.
"I know this much, if it were not for Derek and Warren and a few others, I might have lost faith in true rock n roll." that's a pretty narcissistic and lame comment. YOU might have lost faith? spare us, dude. PLENTY of other people keeping rock n' roll alive and your lost faith would have meant 0 to the world. it's not like you were dying of cancer and the 9th doctor you saw was able to do something 8 others could not, thus restoring your faith in medicine.
I felt the same way about Steve Wilson at one point (for Progressive rock) but in the blues / southern space you are spot on friend. Warren (Haynes) deserves more credit, he's an amazing player also.
Derek & susan are such humble, nice people they have they children in public schools. My daughter tells this story.. In the teachers lounge, another teacher was laughing about she had a note from Mrs. Trucks to please excuse her children for they were flying up to NYC to be on the Jay Leno show... She couldnt stop laughing... can you believe this crap...My daughter said to her...you don't know who you are talking about they are famous people. True story
I was there...somewhere back on the grass hill. I've seen a lot of great concerts at Walnut Creek Amphitheater and this was one of them. Came for the Allman Bros but was blown away by how talented Derek was at such a young age.
Holy Shit! What a joy to revisit the Allman Bros and further with this guy. He is Phenomenal and it makes me happy all over again to hear the old and the new. What a Gift! Thank You
I don't even care. No doubt tha Duane was better technical around that time, but Derek's solo hits me right in the feels man. How a 13 year old kid can express so much through a guitar is beyond me, but this solo takes it to a whole new level imho,.
Derek's Schoolyard Buddy: Hey Derek last night I played video games and stayed up past my bedtime! What did YOU do? Derek: Ahhh, you know, just played to a packed house with the Allman Bros. LOL!
That moment when Derek Trucks is outshining the hell out of you, so you fake technical difficulties and run off the stage never to be seen or heard from again.
@@dong4176 it's never too late! I've had a guitar since I was 10 but never really learned it properly until 10 years after. It can get frustrating at times but so worth it when you see how far you've come
I saw Derek brought on as a special guest with Los Lobos in Tucson, AZ circa 2001-2002 After a little bit of the song the lead guitarist just walked over to amp and pulled out his guitar chord from speaker and then just turned and pointed to young Derek indicating he cant compete
i was sitting in the front row in Raleigh and remember it like it was yesterday.. Awesome Show and Derek coming out doing his solo was off the charts!!! Pure Talent flows in his veins!!!!!....
As amazing as his playing at that age are his ears, and sensitivity to the other musicians. His cues and eye contact reveal someone beyond his years as a musician.
Interesting thought. You might find it surprising that my long time partner, who is also from Georgia and has been playing electric and acoustic guitar since he was a kid, is now 28 and heavily influenced by the greats: Duane and Derek as well as the TRUE grandfather of slide guitar, Elmore James. He continues to grow as a slide guitarist inspired by artists like these as well as great poets with true words like Tupac. Tupac evolved out of a violent life of crime and self-destruction to share words of forgiveness and peace through his music only to be brutally murdered. But he was a rapper, too. To each their own. Just some food for thought. :)
The kid was a prodigy; the man even more rare- talent realized and improved upon.. I'm 34 and I've been a legit fan for about half my life. I love classic rock and always will, and this dude is a representation par excellence for my generation.
I was there at this concert at Walnut Creek amphitheatre in Raleigh NC! I was in the VIP box seats, and was totally amazed by Derek Trucks! His uncle was playing the drums right behind him! Bruce Trucks was and is an awesome drummer! Seen the tedeschi trucks band and he still rock's! So does Susan!
I saw them around that same time at Lakewood Amphitheater in Atlanta. I am his same age. I had just started playing guitar and seeing Derek play was an inspiration but at the same time it made me want to quit because I knew I would likely never be that good. It’s in his blood for obvious reasons. I thank God my parents took me to great concerts from a young age.
to me, the most remarkable story from Gregg Allman's memoir was the story of when Butch took Gregg and a couple other guys from the band to see Derek play when he was 9. The skills are there even at this young age. His skills have gotten better. But here's one thing you can't teach.The soul of his playing is there in spades. What a special talent.
When you can capture a young man’s brilliance on video for the world to see, it was a damn good day. You murdered it on that stage then, and you just keep on slaying it today brother. 👏 🎸
When your soul has the blues but your face has the greys. Not a single facial muscle moved the entire time he played lmao. Makes it so much more enjoyable to watch.
Ya know... After Hurricane Andrew that hit South Florida in 1992 there was this torn up bar alongside the Turnpike that the locals dragged in Generators and had like 5 bands over a week end to raise money for the locals. ( Bush didnt show up 4 this disaster either !) Well... I saw Derek Trucks play there. I was there the whole weekend in the back of my Pick up camper shell. I was blown away by this "KID" at the time. I knew he was somebody's reincarnation back then. ....GAWD am I old !
Good gawd, he's just a child playing with the soul of an old man. It's not even remotely fair to the rest of us that try but fail.Did Dwayne come back in this young body?
***** thats correct as Derek is obsessed with vocal phasing and brings it into his slide playing (just like Susan's voice) hence why he also likes the sitar
Agreed. .my son is 15 and a Phish and Dead head..I said just listen and watch this. ..expand your tastes in music. .and he liked it..I may just be able to get him to listen to the Allmans and Stevie Ray. .I'm not giving up :)
Derek had the best mentors a young kid could ask for - Royalty. And, he's wearing his 'Skydog' tee shirt to honor his greatest mentor. Duane lives on through this kid. Derek is 14 years old here.
Some folks just have IT, lean just enough and the feelings take them from there. To have this kind of maturity in his phrasing so soon. Just a total natural
Dereks mom: Derek, go outside and play on the slide dear
Derek:
Now that’s funny man 😂. I got a good laugh out of that comment. Thanks
And bring me back some "chicken, preferably fried",.now THAT'S a good boy.
@@adampalm4444 with Peach Cobbler
😅 Ha! Good one!!...
@@lonewolf1053 I saw the band at a Blues Festival circa 1997 1998 maybe Sarasota Florida. I remember thinking what a dynasty. So cool 😎to remember history while you still have a mind. But I am thinking. Ya'll are funnier than me but can you play harmonicas? I usually have one in my 👄 back pocket and almost always a weiner on my lap! Literally. Love the evolution of the Tedeschi-Trucks Band. They are in my opinion the epitome of the Southern Class of house of blues! Oh I think mom was in the house making or ordering cheese cake! It wasn't Peach Cobbler at all. FRIED CHICKEN 🍗🐔NAW... RIBEYES ON THE GRILL FOR SURE!
Derek started playing at 9 years old and 4 years later he's doing this. Yep, that's the true definition of a prodigy.
I think he spent like 10 hours a day. We all know we couldve spent that much time but we didnt after 10 years we probably trained for 6-8 months (pure playtime).
He also grew up as the son of a member of the Allman Brothers Band, so keep that in mind. Now Hendrix, he started late in life and he still had the most raw, natural talent out of any rock or blues guitarist.
Jammin' with the ABB before you're old enough to drive! Yep, the kid had his chops down cold before he even knew what a razor is. And he is absolutely phenominal today.
@@wafflcoptr He is the nephew of Butch Trucks, a founding member of the ABB, but what the heck...all in the family!
4 years? anyone could play this after 2 years.
When I was a kid, I remember having a different slide...
lol
daniel mcdermott I am guessing you had a shot glass slide instead of a bottleneck slide.
once you go brass you never go glass
@@robertsmith293 pretty sure he meant a slide you slide down
Took me a second. My slide was stainless and sometimes hot as fuck!
His facial expression has not changed in 25 years! THE BEST
True !!! LOL
What facial expression?
He found the zone at an early age.
@@jusachipa great reference ..Zone, seems that the greatest musicians can flow the notes through them to their instruments and they look as if no effort, static expressions and maybe a slight grimace sometime... but it is effortless to them.... very special talents these so gifted, peace and rock to all...
😂😂😂 One of a kind player though 🙏
Such talent. Not just a kid who has skills, but a developing master who feels the music in his bones and plays from his heart.
Or does he feel it in his heart and play w/ his bones 🤔
@ either way, this is a kid on his way to greatness!
That moment when you’re playing rhythm guitar for a 13 year old kid.
And struggling.
@@joelbrittain6379 SWEATING
@@joelbrittain6379 best answer ever!!
So many young men and women, or should I say, young boys and girls. Talented beyond belief!! This young man, and the younger man from Australia, Tai, I think is how you spell his name.??.. Unbelievable!!!
Your playing rhythm for the kid who becomes a legend .
When i listen to this it's not because it's a 13 year old Derek Trucks, it's because this is fucking awesome.
Agree,just fucking awesome.
Derek Trucks has been sent from Heaven...GOD BLESSED HIM TO PLAY W THE ALLMAN BROS.??? FAR OUT!!! DADDY P.
nice pfp
Absolute natural, he was born to play. He is actually playing Duane's SG. You can see his uncle butch's name signed on it when it reflects in the light.
damn. that’s beautiful. hope he still has it
@JoshLousk everytime he preforms he plays it, his wife Susan tedeschi plays with him also and she can really rip!
I saw Derek back then at a bar in Atlanta. He was standing on a milk crate playing video games before the show! Kid rocked then and still does today 27 years later. R.I.P. Duane Allman
Now 31 years later 😊
My guys . Abb brother S
Shout out to Jamie. Bass
Conga players
Back up singers
At this rate, just think how good he'll be when he's 130.
I don't think I could take that much good.. I forget to breathe all the time now is it is!
joynthis Until he becomes a dope head and fucks a girl and get pregnant and all that shit is over. Some one hand him a joint after he plays. Give him a shot of whiskey and offer him a rail to sniff!
@@pointuout2020 He's doing just fine thanks, has his own kids now, married to an amazing musician in her own right.
🤣🤣🤣
How Dank!
Scrawny kid in a baseball cap and basketball shorts takes a sip of Coke and starts playing guitar.
Me: This is one of the most soulful versions of Layla guitar solo I have ever heard.
Is the "me:" thing really necessary? Can somebody explained to me the significance of exclaiming "Me:" before posting your opinion?
It's very two thousand and late
@@calebbb95 it’s framing the text that follows as a reaction to the text above, like a meme. Fairly simple to understand
@@calebbb95 we get it dude you’re old
you must be joking,
I NEVER get tired of seeing or hearing this. Thank goodness we live in an Era for professional concert taping!
Every time I watch this I'm completely floored. How can you even play with that much soul and depth at 13? He was something else and still is.... ❤❤❤
I know right 😂😂😂
With all respect to this comment,
14
He's got an old soul.
its funny how at 13 years old he was better then most guitarists out their in there 40s and 50s playing their whole life. Perfect example of a prodigy
Practise does matter
Devi Drogt
Practice is obviously a very important and vital component to becoming a great guitarist or musician. But there are those who are born with that little extra something that comes from within and can't be taught to someone, no matter how much they practice. Derek Trucks is one of those individuals. Like smoothz01 said, he plays better than some who are 3-4 times his age. Logic suggests that that shouldn't happen. Yet, there it is. When I see youngsters who are incredible at what they do at such a young age, I sincerely think they are an old soul. I mean, what else can explain having such seasoned ability at such a young age? The environment you grew up in and the people you were exposed to can only account for so much.
smoothz01 Dang, this kid is a master already. At about 15, I could really burn on guitar then switched to bass because there was a gig. Years later I had an accident that injured my hand. Now I have to start all over again. But at least I am trying.
joeguitargod He is proof to me there is a God!!!!!
lkkearns He's proof to me that good genetics are something you can't buy. Well not yet anyway! That and growing up in a musically nurturing environment.
What is most amazing is that he has so much feeling. There are many examples of kids playing well with a good technique in that age.. but no one can get on Trucks level, because he has his very own way of expressions his feelings from his guitar, yes even as a 13 year old.
It is amazing. Already had his signature "sound" at 13.
+Jack Encore so true! isn't that amazing eh? definitely a musical prodigy.....Greg allman must have seen his brother watching this kid
Totally agree. Like friend of mine said about Jonny Lang, he’s an old soul.
@@dalemaguire397 Just what I thought.
Only other one I can think of is a 10-11 yr old Aussie by the name of Taj Farrant. Two different styles but Taj at his age is on par with Derek when he was 13.
Gregg Allman says Derek makes him a believer in reincarnation...This makes me believe it too...Duane is smiling!!!..
Honestly it makes more sense than a 13 year old being this good
I always say that..he truly is Duane reincarnated
He said that the way Derek stands has an uncanny resemblance to his brother
@@giriprasadkotte9876 His father was the drummer for Allman brothers band. Derek is awesome still now that he is 40yrs old.
@@jennapuhl596 it was uncle who was the allmans drummer, butch trucks
If you can give someone Goosebumps at 13 on the guitar you know you are listening to something truly special. There are other kids who can rip at guitar but they don't tell stories that speak to your soul. This is something else
This.
when I was 13 I could ride a bike.
When I was 13 I could barely walk and chew gum at the same time I got a scar on my knee to prove it
Me too, and kick a soccer ball
@@johnnoack1459 overachiever
@Raleigh Denton 😂😂😂😂
At 13 I did a lot of slide work, but not a guitar... I was a organ player!
His sound is there already. Dialed in , at thirteen.
His playing is great.
He has the same focused demeanor on stage that he has today.
Wild.
He hasn’t changed much in 20 years has he? In a good way! 😎
He could have won his school talent shows every year.
Never mind how amazing he was at 13 playing, its how damn relaxed he was that's even more incredible. His dead pan expressions are the same now as then. I can't believe he appeared that confident 23 years ago. What a gift. Like now he hardly seemed like he was trying. Just so natural.
Derek Trucks is is hand down the greatest guitar player of his generation and one of the best to ever walk the planet.
You must be young;......Ted Nugent plays blues better than most young players.Ever heard of Jimmy Hendrix, Buddy Guy, Johnny Winter, Howlin Wolf ,etc.
dawn fillinger This kid is the son of one of the Allman brothers you twit-and that Avery kid is a great drummer! He's only like 9 years old and can play Neil Peart? Can you play Peart? I play guitar and let me tell you its hard to even mimic the greats so if a little kid can do it then more power to him.
dawn fillinger I've been playing guitar for 50 years and I am in awe of this kid. He is now one of the greatest guitar players out there, but even at 13 I am in awe. Just fabulous playing with soul and heart. Just amazing.
Thomas Pate Who's Skydog?
***** Duane Allman!
The oddest thing is that that’s his tone now, basically. He found his sound that early. It was all technique improvements from that minute.
I was just thinking that- he already has such a great sound! Probably those old fender amps
The tone is mostly just the humbucker, the twin reverb comes second. No pedal or anything if you watch covers on UA-cam any guy with an SG can have similar tone, so the sound is easily replicable, that's the easy part, because the rest comes from his fingers.
@@mouadaouad4247 Yep. Tone is mostly the finger pressure. People think buying certain equipment can get you specific tone. If it were only that simple.
@@afmartin2734 I agree equipment will only take you a ways and talent is what takes you to the top but there is something about the tone a tube amp and humbucker pickups give that you can’t get from other equipment!!!! It’s definitely a part of the equation!!!!
Sounds familiar
Since 1970
Layla
At 13, he sounds pro. From there, he's developed into blazing a new trail, with slide playing precision such as never seen/heard before.
I've stood at his feet and watched him play for hours. Phenomenal musician. Awesome to see live...especially in a small venue.
Can't go wrong when you are part of the Allman Brothers family ! He and Sonny Landreth are my favorite slide guys....also love Bonnie Raitt.
For 13 yrs, Derek had so much feeling in his playing. No wonder he's so goddamn awesome today. And soon ended up being the lead guitarist of The Allman Brothers.
Prodigy!!!!🎉 Never seen him play this young I am blown away, wow! This is amazing!!!
unreal, emotionless and just beautiful... thank you dewaynneeee n god for Derek trucks!!!!!
People hating on the strat guy would give their everything to at least have his chops.
The strat guy was great
@@scpfoundationtm1249 the strat guy actually wrote the song and was the guitarist for Eric Clampton's band
Strat guy crushed it
This is a good point. He’s a decent player and emotes through his playing. Soulful even.
Clapton
He is on a massive stage in front of a massive crowd at THIRTEEN years of age and is completely unphased! 🙀
I was at this show and remember this clear as a bell. It was crazy to see this kid. Almost like looking into the past and the future at the same time.
Love the way he just tunes in and feels the rifts he plays.. he's doing the same now as a grown man and more... Midnight In Harlem now in 2022 is just a gift to listen to.. amazing
*Everyone's mind explodes
Derek just walks off stage casually
... plenty of projection going on here. The crowd seemed (shockingly) unimpressed.
*COSSMOOOOOO*
@@davidcarter2720 there whistling and hootin hollerin leads me to believe they were impressed. Not shocked at all
@rizzo69ca obviously you were'nt watching till the end there was. And they were making noise to prove it. You're dumb
Sipping a Coke.
He has Duane's sound. Not yet the soulful maturity and musical taste, but only because he's young. Lovely. For those of us who miss Duane, this is as good as it gets.
Some nights, I sound exactly like this. Then I wake up.
😂❤
I was there. We were getting baked in the sun out in the lawn section, if you know what I mean. It was 4th of July, and we were stoked to see the Allman Bros. The kid finished playing and my friend said something like, wow that kid did a really awesome job playing guitar, what is he like 12 yrs old? We didn't know he would become "the" Derek Trucks one day. Thanks for the upload, great memory of great times!
I love guitar shredders and everything lead guitar. Trucks is the most emotive guitarist I've ever heard.
Have you never heard of David Gilmour?
He isn’t slide, much harder
Trucks is the best slide player alive today
I've listened to this so many times, and I can never get over that he made this song his own when he was only 13.
i love how the strat guy is tight and wiping sweat, but young mr. Trucks is cooler than a skunk in the moonlight....hehehe
+Ronald Williams he was a cool little dude. and he grew up pretty cool too!
yeah he seems like right nice feller......but a monster guitarist!!
+Ronald Williams Fat old guy knew he was being completely outclassed by a kid and was sweating bullets!
Ronald Williams Not to disrespectful, but who is he? Never seen him on lists of former Allman Brothers Band members. What a shame how people are slamming "that strat player" cuz Derek Trucks is in a class all his own. Notice they didn't put Derek with Dickey Betts for that jam either.
He is Mister Coool 24/7 it's just so amazing.. as is he!
The boy you will someday be king of the slide.
Duane tho
+Bob Cardenaz He is. And he is freaky good.
Its pretty much happened a while ago, i don't normally believe in competitive titles within music, but with Derek his playing is so emotional and moving. I love all sorts of music, and other slide players but he is the best living player i have heard. Love this :D
He already is.
yes he is......peace
Swear after half a day of experiencing The Allman Bro's Band and finding some of these gems, I'm 100% convinced now after seeing this that Derek Trucks is not only a musical prodigy but quite possibly the best slide guitarist of all time. So glad to finally see his first major performance. This is just beyond anything I've ever seen. Thanks jmdpgh :)
Coy Bowles is a better slide guitarist he does his own stuff and is part of Zac Brown Band
As much as I love Coy Bowles, I am sure he himself would laugh at getting compared to Derek. Music is not a competition by any means, but most great slide players hold Derek as the best of the best :) I myself just enjoy the music whoever plays, but seeing Trucks live is probably the best thing that ever happened to me!
Word doesn't get thrown around often. Prodigy. Anyone lucky enough to witness live.. Must have been one of those nights etched..
listen bro dereks been doin his own stuff for more than 15yrs now. he has no equal. he is hands down the sweetest player. you need to listen to more and get a chance to see you may rethink yer statement. give it a try
pardon me sir. don't know yer age but ive seen duane and Derek is 2nd to none. if u listen to his albums u would know hes been doin his own stuff for close to 15yrs now. if you dig a lil deeper you will see. when he does other artist stuff I would almost bet the farm that they're listening saying I wish I could sound like him. they cant. 1 of a kind.
I've read the comments and it's not about who's the king of slide. It's about legacy, and understanding your instrument and hands down, any true player still in the scene will answer the question pretty much the same. Derek Trucks has taken slide guitar to a whole different level. Of course Duane and Dickey set the bar high, but today in 2017, if you are a true player, Derek just took things to a new level. And well it should be. Cheers to him. He pisses me off and that's a good thing. I'm just like, Damn.....are you friggin kidding me? And from what I've seen Derek is a truly good guy. I know this much, if it were not for Derek and Warren and a few others, I might have lost faith in true rock n roll. Derek Trucks is making his own history and doing a damn good job of it. PEACE.
👏Welll said ✌😎
"I know this much, if it were not for Derek and Warren and a few others, I might have lost faith in true rock n roll."
that's a pretty narcissistic and lame comment. YOU might have lost faith? spare us, dude. PLENTY of other people keeping rock n' roll alive and your lost faith would have meant 0 to the world. it's not like you were dying of cancer and the 9th doctor you saw was able to do something 8 others could not, thus restoring your faith in medicine.
I felt the same way about Steve Wilson at one point (for Progressive rock) but in the blues / southern space you are spot on friend. Warren (Haynes) deserves more credit, he's an amazing player also.
He had his eyes closed playing that all by feel at the age of 13... wow
I noticed that and thought he already had it
I am by no means any where close to Derek but when I'm feeling it, I play better with my eyes closed. Just don't ask me to play it twice.
Derek & susan are such humble, nice people they have they children in public schools. My daughter tells this story.. In the teachers lounge, another teacher was laughing about she had a note from Mrs. Trucks to please excuse her children for they were flying up to NYC to be on the Jay Leno show... She couldnt stop laughing... can you believe this crap...My daughter said to her...you don't know who you are talking about they are famous people. True story
Just found this video and your comment: great story!
His dad is a roofer in Jacksonville! Still the same folks. He’s just their kid!
I know where they live. You'd think in an exclusive, gated community here in Jacksonville...but no.
So smooth but commanding..i come back to this about once a month..what a gift
I was there...somewhere back on the grass hill. I've seen a lot of great concerts at Walnut Creek Amphitheater and this was one of them. Came for the Allman Bros but was blown away by how talented Derek was at such a young age.
sky dog. Great! 🌟🎶❤️🤗
He was unassuming even as a 13 year old. What a phenomenal talent and he's only gotten better, a lot better.
Wow.
I have seen this video at least 20 times over the years and it always makes me smile. It's perfect on so many levels.
13 years old in this video and already the "kid" is an old soul on the guitar. He's my personal favorite slide player these days.
ya I hope to see his band when they come to KC soon
He was a GOAT before he could legally drive.
So dereck just made me throw my slide across the room.
Only 13 & already playing slide in a way that would put a smile on Elmore James & Duane`s faces. A young master.
Derek is just a kid here, and he's channeling Duane Allman. Simply amazing!
I've watched this so many times .... but I can never get enough....
Holy Shit! What a joy to revisit the Allman Bros and further with this guy. He is Phenomenal and it makes me happy all over again to hear the old and the new. What a Gift! Thank You
1993, and already the best slide player.
forget about duane?
I don't even care. No doubt tha Duane was better technical around that time, but Derek's solo hits me right in the feels man. How a 13 year old kid can express so much through a guitar is beyond me, but this solo takes it to a whole new level imho,.
Nah Duane is above all. But trucks is the bets on the planet.
Derrick is great, but I'm sorry he can't carry Dickies case
@@TheRogerKyle They are all great in their own ways, that's why there's thousands of good rock bands, not three or four.
Derek's Schoolyard Buddy: Hey Derek last night I played video games and stayed up past my bedtime! What did YOU do?
Derek: Ahhh, you know, just played to a packed house with the Allman Bros.
LOL!
DuckTalesWooHoo1987 not even half full, but ok
His tone, tuning and soul are just amazing. He blows the other guy away on sheer originality.
That moment when Derek Trucks is outshining the hell out of you, so you fake technical difficulties and run off the stage never to be seen or heard from again.
The-Art-of-Guitar I'm 33 and just bought my first guitar...I should return it while I still can😥
don G No way! Don’t return it man, just play!
@@dong4176 it's never too late! I've had a guitar since I was 10 but never really learned it properly until 10 years after. It can get frustrating at times but so worth it when you see how far you've come
Lmfao
I saw Derek brought on as a special guest with Los Lobos in Tucson, AZ circa 2001-2002 After a little bit of the song the lead guitarist just walked over to amp and pulled out his guitar chord from speaker and then just turned and pointed to young Derek indicating he cant compete
It's amazing at such a young age Trucks could put out such emotions in music you'd only think someone that went through the throes of maturity could.
Never really appreciated the guitar as much until this moment. So beautiful
i was sitting in the front row in Raleigh and remember it like it was yesterday.. Awesome Show and Derek coming out doing his solo was off the charts!!! Pure Talent flows in his veins!!!!!....
As amazing as his playing at that age are his ears, and sensitivity to the other musicians. His cues and eye contact reveal someone beyond his years as a musician.
I know, he hits the pitches with no hesitation or slop, across multiple strings, amazing for a kid of that age.
Derek had his thing together at 13 years old, incredible, a true gift from God.
I can't stop watching this. .what inspiration to all kids that are learning to play
too bad the inspiration for todays kids are rappers with their pants all the way down.
lol
Interesting thought. You might find it surprising that my long time partner, who is also from Georgia and has been playing electric and acoustic guitar since he was a kid, is now 28 and heavily influenced by the greats: Duane and Derek as well as the TRUE grandfather of slide guitar, Elmore James. He continues to grow as a slide guitarist inspired by artists like these as well as great poets with true words like Tupac. Tupac evolved out of a violent life of crime and self-destruction to share words of forgiveness and peace through his music only to be brutally murdered. But he was a rapper, too. To each their own. Just some food for thought. :)
Yeah and out of every 20 billion kids that play.. one MIGHT be ALMOST this good. Yay fun!!
The kid was a prodigy; the man even more rare- talent realized and improved upon..
I'm 34 and I've been a legit fan for about half my life. I love classic rock and always will, and this dude is a representation par excellence for my generation.
I can't believe his soulful delivery and technique even at this age.
i guess he's gotten "better" in the ensuing years but it's pretty much all there in 1993
Except for the guitar talent, Derek Trucks is essentially every kid who lived in the southeastern US in 1993 with that Atlanta Braves ball cap.
Chipper Jones man! Bringing me back!
WCWRULES4LYF One of his relatives was a professional baseball player.
WCWRULES4LYF He's born, raised and still lives in Jacksonville, FL
Virgil Trucks played for thee Detroit Tigers, 1940's and 50's. Two no hitters in the same season.
As far west as Oklahoma. I was a Braves fan mostly because of TBS. Back in the Dale Murphy days.
I was there at this concert at Walnut Creek amphitheatre in Raleigh NC! I was in the VIP box seats, and was totally amazed by Derek Trucks! His uncle was playing the drums right behind him! Bruce Trucks was and is an awesome drummer! Seen the tedeschi trucks band and he still rock's! So does Susan!
I saw them around that same time at Lakewood Amphitheater in Atlanta. I am his same age. I had just started playing guitar and seeing Derek play was an inspiration but at the same time it made me want to quit because I knew I would likely never be that good. It’s in his blood for obvious reasons. I thank God my parents took me to great concerts from a young age.
This is just absolutely incredible, very inspirational for young guitarist like myself.
to me, the most remarkable story from Gregg Allman's memoir was the story of when Butch took Gregg and a couple other guys from the band to see Derek play when he was 9. The skills are there even at this young age. His skills have gotten better. But here's one thing you can't teach.The soul of his playing is there in spades. What a special talent.
When you can capture a young man’s brilliance on video for the world to see, it was a damn good day. You murdered it on that stage then, and you just keep on slaying it today brother. 👏 🎸
WHY HAVE I NOT HEARD MORE OF DEREK TRUCKS UNTIL NOW
Check out Tedeschi Trucks Band on you tube! They kick ads! Just give them a listen. You'll love them!
When your soul has the blues but your face has the greys. Not a single facial muscle moved the entire time he played lmao. Makes it so much more enjoyable to watch.
AMAZING.. so gifted, blows my brain & heart 💕🎶💕🎶💕
makes me wanna throw my guitar away
+Curtis Moffett hahaha you all so funny dudes
+Curtis Moffett lol
Lets start a band!
Makes me wanna play everyday
Reminds me of what Clapton said when he first heard Hendrix. Something about going back to his day job.
He grow up an became the best slide Player of all the time.🎸
He has so much emotional articulation that he channeled into his music at such a young age. Hats off.
He's got skydog (duane) on his shirt, love it, playing homage to duane.
damn right
good song choice too. homage to duane 2x
First thing l noticed also.
I want that shirt!
@@J__C__ me too, maybe next christmas
Amazing ...really Amazing
Derek Trucks is a Really cool Player
really amazing but seriously i need help someone help me
Possibly the Best slide in rockin blues style in the universe...still can't believe my eyes and ears WOW.He is still amazing in any performance .
That boy wiped the floor.
Sounds as sweet as an angel.
God bless Derek.
Nice Duane Allman Skydog t-shirt. I'm pretty sure no one else in his 8th grade class had one ha ha : )
His dad was in the Allman Brothers, no?
William Houston his uncle was
His dad I believe was there drummer
@@bergy2005 no it was his uncle
His dad was Butch Trucks, and he was the drummer for the Allman Brothers Band.
All hail to the UA-cam algorithm recommending this once a year to me!
As an angel has got a guitar, fallen on us and telling us what heaven sounds like.
Right around 1:45 he completely transcends the instrument and plays past the frets. Like the other comments said, a true prodigy.
Ya know... After Hurricane Andrew that hit South Florida in 1992 there was this torn up bar alongside the Turnpike that the locals dragged in Generators and had like 5 bands over a week end to raise money for the locals. ( Bush didnt show up 4 this disaster either !) Well... I saw Derek Trucks play there. I was there the whole weekend in the back of my Pick up camper shell. I was blown away by this "KID" at the time. I knew he was somebody's reincarnation back then.
....GAWD am I old !
I remember Derek Trucks being talked about in Florida when I was there wish I could have seen him heard him in a radio though awesome
There are only a few vids I see every year that just make me wanna quit playing and this is up there. Lord have mercy talk about foreshadowing.
Good gawd, he's just a child playing with the soul of an old man. It's not even remotely fair to the rest of us that try but fail.Did Dwayne come back in this young body?
John Buffaloe Duane*
***** thats correct as Derek is obsessed with vocal phasing and brings it into his slide playing (just like Susan's voice) hence why he also likes the sitar
***** Like Masterkeef420 said... It's Duane... Not Dwayne.
Yeah we've been there and done that, but thanks for playing.
John Buffaloe I think he was Duannes love child! lol
It’s crazy how much better he’s gotten after starting at such a high level.
Wonder if Susan Tedeschi was in the crowd saying "when you turn 18....."
Gavin Brown bruh 😂😂😂😂
Haha yea and she's like 33 haha
Lmao I was thinking the same thing.
That lucky bastard!!! I'm so jealous!!
Grrrrooming him with applause
Incredible. If that performance doesn't put a smile on your face, you listening to the wrong stuff.
Agreed. .my son is 15 and a Phish and Dead head..I said just listen and watch this. ..expand your tastes in music. .and he liked it..I may just be able to get him to listen to the Allmans and Stevie Ray. .I'm not giving up :)
On the 50th anniversary of Dwayne passing I couldn't have listened to a better song today than watching Derek play that
Derek had the best mentors a young kid could ask for - Royalty. And, he's wearing his 'Skydog' tee shirt to honor his greatest mentor. Duane lives on through this kid. Derek is 14 years old here.
He's also wearing trousers I noticed in a nod to the great Trouser brothers. What a pair they were.
That boys got "SOUL".
Some folks just have IT, lean just enough and the feelings take them from there. To have this kind of maturity in his phrasing so soon. Just a total natural
Mad tricks at 13. Best guitar player in my generation!