-Eric Clapton
The Derek Trucks Band takes a progressive approach to roots music, blending
rock, blues, jazz, and world music into the sound that now defines the DTB.
The chemistry between the band members in this ensemble is undeniable, a
result of heavy touring and fearless improvisation. The Derek Trucks Band
is known for their amazing live performances, led by Trucks' soaring guitar
work, and backed by the impressive individual talents of this band. The
Derek Trucks Band is supporting their 2006 release "Songlines" as well as
their DVD release "Songlines Live", providing further proof of the explosive
power of this live juggernaut. Just 27 years old, Trucks has forged a name
for himself over the years as an innovative guitar virtuoso, recently
featured on the cover of Rolling Stone for their "New Guitar Gods" issue.
In 2006 Trucks was asked to join guitar legend Eric Clapton's world tour as
a featured soloist in his band, a tour extending into the Spring of 2007 and
supported by rave critical reviews. On the road over 300 days per year,
Trucks currently divides his time between The Derek Trucks Band, The Allman
Brothers Band, and his new gig sharing the stage with Clapton.
Here's what the press has been saying:
³star before he was old enough to drive²
-Rolling Stone cover story ³The New
Guitar Gods², February 2007
³the spiritual poise and uncanny vocal fire of Trucks¹ solos and slide
flourishes are rooted in his deep studies of not just blues but jazz and
Indian music²
-Rolling Stone cover story ³The New Guitar Gods², February
2007
"Three things worth knowing about Derek Trucks: He is young, he is a
veteran, and he is the most awe-inspiring electric slide guitar player
performing today."
-WALL STREET JOURNAL, 2006
"I'm beginning to believe their young guitarist Derek Trucks may be the best
at his instrument I've ever heard. I was awestruck by his brilliant
facility, but his dazzling fingers almost mask his even-more-impressive
musicianship. He is an improvisational wonder rich, death-defying licks
infused with a catalogue of influences."
-Harry Smith, CBS News, March 2006
³Mr. Trucks is one of the most graceful blues-rock players since Eric
Clapton²
-New York Times Oct 27,2006
³His electric slide work is so human and stabbing it is more like amplified
breath²
- Rolling Stone 2006
³Trucks just might be this generation¹s greatest rock guitarist, a player of
distinct tastefulness and ravenous music appetite.²
-Brian Mansfield, USA
TODAY, February 21, 2006
³Trucks is a spiritual seeker who delights in boosting the blues into new
realms. He can lift you off your feet with one note.²
- Paul de Barros,
DOWNBEAT, March 2006
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