Derek Trucks - "Layla/Jam" July 4th 1993

Raleigh , NC
Walnut Creek Ampitheater
July 4, 1993 - 13 year old Derek Opening for the Allman Brothers Band!!

[@nicklandry8019]

Dereks mom: Derek, go outside and play on the slide dear Derek:

[@Robfriedman9912]

Now that’s funny man 😂. I got a good laugh out of that comment. Thanks

[@adampalm4444]

And bring me back some "chicken, preferably fried",.now THAT'S a good boy.

[@michaelcassell4508]

@@adampalm4444 with Peach Cobbler

[@lonewolf1053]

😅 Ha! Good one!!...

[@lorimclellan2988]

@@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!

[@digitalboomer]

Derek started playing at 9 years old and 4 years later he's doing this. Yep, that's the true definition of a prodigy.

[@DominickDecocko]

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).

[@wafflcoptr]

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.

[@cavecookie1]

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.

[@cavecookie1]

@@wafflcoptr He is the nephew of Butch Trucks, a founding member of the ABB, but what the heck...all in the family!

[@garbygarb31]

4 years? anyone could play this after 2 years.

[@swingman1978]

That moment when you’re playing rhythm guitar for a 13 year old kid.

[@joelbrittain6379]

And struggling.

[@MaximillianNewman]

@@joelbrittain6379 SWEATING

[@marlonvansteelant8622]

@@joelbrittain6379 best answer ever!!

[@richardspada4430]

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!!!

[@jamesryan5436]

Your playing rhythm for the kid who becomes a legend .

[@Papamgreid]

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.

[@incidentalist]

His facial expression has not changed in 25 years! THE BEST

[@onemanmatt]

True !!! LOL

[@Nullllus]

What facial expression?

[@jusachipa]

He found the zone at an early age.

[@m.a.c.8366]

@@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...

[@SuccessOutsider]

😂😂😂 One of a kind player though 🙏

[@googleplusrapedme9227]

Hopefully I will be this good when I'm 13. I'm 3 right now.

[@TheDogWith]

hahahahahah

[@redpoul]

You will first have to obtain an uncle, the Allman Brothers

[@flappycelery]

...and his father, Butch Trucks was one of the founding members of The Allman Brothers Band. ... and this ALSO explains where the Tedeschi Trucks Band came up with the idea that wo drummers would be worthwhile. ~~~ from WIKIPEDIA on "Butch Trucks"... "Trucks then helped form The Allman Brothers Band in 1969, along with Duane Allman (guitar), Gregg Allman (vocals and organ), Dickey Betts (guitar), Berry Oakley (bass), and fellow drummer Jai Johanny Johanson. Together, the two drummers developed a rhythmic drive that would prove crucial to the band. Trucks laid down a powerful conventional beat while the jazz-influenced Johanson added a second laminate of percussion and ad libitum cymbal flourishes, seamlessly melded into one syncopated sound. Said founding member and co-lead guitarist Dickey Betts of Trucks' addition to the original band lineup, "...When Butch came along, he had that freight train, meat-and-potatoes kind of thing that set Jaimoe up perfectly. He had the power thing we needed."[1] "

[@redpoul]

Derek Trucks is the son of Chris Trucks, who is the brother of Butch Trucks

[@TheDogWith]

Poul Mogensen Your mum is a man of the man of the woman on the planet of the bear when the man said he is a tree but a tree is not round but looks like a cube because there is a man on the moon of the women on the planet

[@danielmcdermott138]

When I was a kid, I remember having a different slide...

[@jamesbonding3988]

lol

[@robertsmith293]

daniel mcdermott I am guessing you had a shot glass slide instead of a bottleneck slide.

[@littlewing62]

once you go brass you never go glass

[@timhitt9541]

@@robertsmith293 pretty sure he meant a slide you slide down

[@ericschmuecker348]

Took me a second. My slide was stainless and sometimes hot as fuck!

[@paulrevere2928]

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

[@linneasaoirse]

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.... ❤❤❤

[@darthnihilus4880]

I know right 😂😂😂

[@siakotic]

With all respect to this comment, 14

[@roseannparker5800]

He's got an old soul.

[@TheJason4532]

When i listen to this it's not because it's a 13 year old Derek Trucks, it's because this is fucking awesome.

[@felicitybraxx9394]

Agree,just fucking awesome.

[@larrypaddie9122]

Derek Trucks has been sent from Heaven...GOD BLESSED HIM TO PLAY W THE ALLMAN BROS.??? FAR OUT!!! DADDY P.

[@johnc.hammersticks]

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.

[@joshmuz9018]

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

[@rocknrollboise]

This.

[@joynthis]

At this rate, just think how good he'll be when he's 130.

[@MariSundell]

I don't think I could take that much good.. I forget to breathe all the time now is it is!

[@pointuout2020]

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!

[@keithklassen5320]

@@pointuout2020 He's doing just fine thanks, has his own kids now, married to an amazing musician in her own right.

[@billwalker4836]

🤣🤣🤣

[@adamziolkowski2549]

How Dank!

[@davidfrisch5253]

I NEVER get tired of seeing or hearing this. Thank goodness we live in an Era for professional concert taping!

[@tedcabana]

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.

[@dylanagli1577]

Prodigy!!!!🎉 Never seen him play this young I am blown away, wow! This is amazing!!!

[@MrFizzfred]

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.

[@redmondpanic]

It is amazing. Already had his signature "sound" at 13.

[@dalemaguire397]

+Jack Encore so true! isn't that amazing eh? definitely a musical prodigy.....Greg allman must have seen his brother watching this kid

[@blackthr0at]

Totally agree. Like friend of mine said about Jonny Lang, he’s an old soul.

[@funkyalfonso]

@@dalemaguire397 Just what I thought.

[@Po1itica11yNcorrect]

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.

[@smoothz01]

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

[@tanananagananaganaki3991]

Practise does matter

[@joeguitargod]

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.

[@leegenix]

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]

joeguitargod He is proof to me there is a God!!!!!

[@terrypussypower]

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.

[@nmonye01]

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.

[@calebbb95]

Is the "me:" thing really necessary? Can somebody explained to me the significance of exclaiming "Me:" before posting your opinion?

[@calebbb95]

It's very two thousand and late

[@rowser4472]

@@calebbb95 it’s framing the text that follows as a reaction to the text above, like a meme. Fairly simple to understand

[@freshchic-fil-a8899]

@@calebbb95 we get it dude you’re old

[@drobichaud1000]

you must be joking,

[@robertmanley3472]

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.

[@timhollamby8728]

Gregg Allman says Derek makes him a believer in reincarnation...This makes me believe it too...Duane is smiling!!!..

[@deadshot4245]

Honestly it makes more sense than a 13 year old being this good

[@tumbleweedconnection7906]

I always say that..he truly is Duane reincarnated

[@giriprasadkotte9876]

He said that the way Derek stands has an uncanny resemblance to his brother

[@jennapuhl596]

@@giriprasadkotte9876 His father was the drummer for Allman brothers band. Derek is awesome still now that he is 40yrs old.

[@tumbleweedconnection7906]

@@jennapuhl596 it was uncle who was the allmans drummer, butch trucks

[@carmeloanthony6424]

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.

[@m1saunders]

I was just thinking that- he already has such a great sound! Probably those old fender amps

[@mouadaouad4247]

The tone is mostly just the humbucker, the twin reverb comes second. No pedal or anything if you watch covers on KZbin 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.

[@afmartin2734]

@@mouadaouad4247 Yep. Tone is mostly the finger pressure. People think buying certain equipment can get you specific tone. If it were only that simple.

[@Steve_643]

@@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!!!!

[@johnnypaul5979]

Sounds familiar Since 1970 Layla

[@spyseefan975]

He could have won his school talent shows every year.

[@pizzafrenzyman]

when I was 13 I could ride a bike.

[@billwalker4836]

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

[@johnnoack1459]

Me too, and kick a soccer ball

[@pizzafrenzyman]

@@johnnoack1459 overachiever

[@2brk2hvhndl]

@Raleigh Denton 😂😂😂😂

[@froggycroaked1603]

At 13 I did a lot of slide work, but not a guitar... I was a organ player!

[@AriePapernick]

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.

[@tom87pate]

Derek Trucks is is hand down the greatest guitar player of his generation and one of the best to ever walk the planet.

[@jeffreyhinkel3490]

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.

[@kafrenchable]

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.

[@richardlueck9371]

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.

[@barristanselmy2758]

Thomas Pate Who's Skydog?

[@TonyPannell]

***** Duane Allman!

[@alanbeesby8914]

He is on a massive stage in front of a massive crowd at THIRTEEN years of age and is completely unphased! 🙀

[@3-dwalkthroughs]

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

[@williamknell864]

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.

[@scottrgood]

He hasn’t changed much in 20 years has he? In a good way! 😎

[@flaplaya]

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 :)

[@Megatard]

Coy Bowles is a better slide guitarist he does his own stuff and is part of Zac Brown Band

[@Viaductor]

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!

[@flaplaya]

Word doesn't get thrown around often. Prodigy. Anyone lucky enough to witness live.. Must have been one of those nights etched..

[@govtmulestevo]

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

[@govtmulestevo]

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.

[@A-staticCal]

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.

[@DHudelson]

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.

[@danbennett2891]

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!

[@agraulich2009]

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.

[@maroofali2142]

People hating on the strat guy would give their everything to at least have his chops.

[@scpfoundationtm1249]

The strat guy was great

[@Y1001]

@@scpfoundationtm1249 the strat guy actually wrote the song and was the guitarist for Eric Clampton's band

[@rebuttalc2075]

Strat guy crushed it

[@Dreadtower]

This is a good point. He’s a decent player and emotes through his playing. Soulful even.

[@markhammond1465]

Clapton

[@matyin7390]

*Everyone's mind explodes Derek just walks off stage casually

[@davidcarter2720]

... plenty of projection going on here. The crowd seemed (shockingly) unimpressed.

[@berkc06]

*COSSMOOOOOO*

[@ericklein5927]

@@davidcarter2720 there whistling and hootin hollerin leads me to believe they were impressed. Not shocked at all

[@ericklein5927]

@rizzo69ca obviously you were'nt watching till the end there was. And they were making noise to prove it. You're dumb

[@davecassady7468]

Sipping a Coke.

[@macleadg]

Some nights, I sound exactly like this. Then I wake up.

[@bretkindell6887]

So smooth but commanding..i come back to this about once a month..what a gift

[@BlizzardOfSteel]

I love guitar shredders and everything lead guitar. Trucks is the most emotive guitarist I've ever heard.

[@theswanlake2886]

Have you never heard of David Gilmour?

[@romans003]

He isn’t slide, much harder

[@romans003]

Trucks is the best slide player alive today

[@seanbellah4145]

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.

[@MariSundell]

👏Welll said ✌😎

[@RobertMJohnson]

"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.

[@SuppersReady8880]

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.

[@urcousinfromboston9052]

unreal, emotionless and just beautiful... thank you dewaynneeee n god for Derek trucks!!!!!

[@CarlVandenberg]

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.

[@user-bb5kh1tc4t]

sky dog. Great! 🌟🎶❤️🤗

[@TheGhostOfFredZeppelin]

Legend has it he was born with that bottle on his finger

[@zach31301]

I can't stop watching this. .what inspiration to all kids that are learning to play

[@erickalejandrocv]

too bad the inspiration for todays kids are rappers with their pants all the way down.

[@bramrawlings3051]

lol

[@jfungee136]

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. :)

[@Head318Hunter]

Yeah and out of every 20 billion kids that play.. one MIGHT be ALMOST this good. Yay fun!!

[@zummo61]

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.

[@SuppersReady8880]

I know, he hits the pitches with no hesitation or slop, across multiple strings, amazing for a kid of that age.

[@fernandogarajalde4066]

Only two men I know that can channel the spirit of Duane Allman and STILL be themselves: Warren Hayes and Derek Trucks. 😎🎸🇺🇸

[@gevowavemagnet]

Derek had his thing together at 13 years old, incredible, a true gift from God.

[@TheArtofGuitar]

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]

The-Art-of-Guitar I'm 33 and just bought my first guitar...I should return it while I still can😥

[@red_dirt_revival_music8557]

don G No way! Don’t return it man, just play!

[@thebassderp9870]

@@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

[@MariSundell]

Lmfao

[@danh367]

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

[@marsharupe8112]

Derek is just a kid here, and he's channeling Duane Allman. Simply amazing!

[@RitaMaySn]

As an angel has got a guitar, fallen on us and telling us what heaven sounds like.

[@andrewsmith7543]

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.

[@emullen2011]

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!!!!!....

[@GSTproductionsINC]

I've watched this so many times .... but I can never get enough....

[@Dreadtower]

His tone, tuning and soul are just amazing. He blows the other guy away on sheer originality.

[@MichaelWagnerGuitar]

All hail to the KZbin algorithm recommending this once a year to me!

[@JohnBarrow1961]

He was unassuming even as a 13 year old. What a phenomenal talent and he's only gotten better, a lot better.

[@albertstrickland2689]

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

[@krasniusha]

Just found this video and your comment: great story!

[@perijetton9275]

His dad is a roofer in Jacksonville! Still the same folks. He’s just their kid!

[@davecassady7468]

I know where they live. You'd think in an exclusive, gated community here in Jacksonville...but no.

[@williamjackson6705]

Only 13 & already playing slide in a way that would put a smile on Elmore James & Duane`s faces. A young master.

[@donatedgnome4552]

He had his eyes closed playing that all by feel at the age of 13... wow

[@chadowen289]

I noticed that and thought he already had it

[@meabob]

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.

[@ronaldwilliams3743]

i love how the strat guy is tight and wiping sweat, but young mr. Trucks is cooler than a skunk in the moonlight....hehehe

[@johnnielsen82]

+Ronald Williams he was a cool little dude. and he grew up pretty cool too!

[@ronaldwilliams3743]

yeah he seems like right nice feller......but a monster guitarist!!

[@NealB123]

+Ronald Williams Fat old guy knew he was being completely outclassed by a kid and was sweating bullets!

[@judithmagill229]

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.

[@MariSundell]

He is Mister Coool 24/7 it's just so amazing.. as is he!

[@ZenZill]

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.

[@chrismyers7122]

Never really appreciated the guitar as much until this moment. So beautiful

[@teresagross2306]

AMAZING.. so gifted, blows my brain & heart 💕🎶💕🎶💕

[@bobcardenaz9034]

The boy you will someday be king of the slide.

[@theneovas1]

Duane tho

[@awenindoe]

+Bob Cardenaz He is. And he is freaky good.

[@MarkGuitar]

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

[@DougWittrock]

He already is.

[@bobcardenaz9034]

yes he is......peace

[@Mooseboy08]

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.

[@lesclaypoolonbass9431]

ya I hope to see his band when they come to KC soon

[@meabob]

He was a GOAT before he could legally drive.

[@slimd00kie44]

This is just absolutely incredible, very inspirational for young guitarist like myself.

[@babalous7479]

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

[@newportkr]

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.

[@ThePeavey23]

So dereck just made me throw my slide across the room.

[@jeffhiggins5432]

I saw Derek play with Gregg Allman in 93 or 94 with The Outlaws opening for Greg at the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds in Chico, CA. I was 17-18 yo and almost got in a fight with a couple guys heckling because Derek was so young and unheard of. I recognized the Trucks name (I'm sure Gregg said it was Butch Trucks son) but my girlfriend held me back and calmed things down. Same Braves hat and SG I'm 100% sure. He's brought slide guitar to another level in years since, and I truly can't think of a better person to have carried Duane's torch.

[@christoskaloudis8800]

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. 👏 🎸

[@CloseToTheEdge89]

That boy wiped the floor. Sounds as sweet as an angel. God bless Derek.

[@barristanselmy2758]

1993, and already the best slide player.

[@Cook9698]

forget about duane?

[@MrFizzfred]

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,.

[@barristanselmy2758]

Nah Duane is above all. But trucks is the bets on the planet.

[@TheRogerKyle]

Derrick is great, but I'm sorry he can't carry Dickies case

[@SuppersReady8880]

@@TheRogerKyle They are all great in their own ways, that's why there's thousands of good rock bands, not three or four.

[@ryanhallwrites]

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.

[@finneguitarplayer9825]

He grow up an became the best slide Player of all the time.🎸

[@billduke2364]

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.

[@davedederer4124]

i guess he's gotten "better" in the ensuing years but it's pretty much all there in 1993

[@stevieklaer9347]

WHY HAVE I NOT HEARD MORE OF DEREK TRUCKS UNTIL NOW

[@blisteredblues1255]

Check out Tedeschi Trucks Band on you tube! They kick ads! Just give them a listen. You'll love them!

[@blisteredblues1255]

Derek Trucks can fill his own concert hall now! He is a pleasure to my ears and passion to my soul. The MOST money I ever spent on a gig was for Tedesci Trucks Band and it was absolutely worth every single dollar!!!

[@TheBasedTimes]

He has so much emotional articulation that he channeled into his music at such a young age. Hats off.

[@WCWRULES4LYF]

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.

[@mdlindsey]

Chipper Jones man! Bringing me back!

[@dwaynewladyka577]

WCWRULES4LYF One of his relatives was a professional baseball player.

[@stacycaradahlgren]

WCWRULES4LYF He's born, raised and still lives in Jacksonville, FL

[@Huckster60]

Virgil Trucks played for thee Detroit Tigers, 1940's and 50's. Two no hitters in the same season.

[@Head318Hunter]

As far west as Oklahoma. I was a Braves fan mostly because of TBS. Back in the Dale Murphy days.

[@305bigdad]

Nice Duane Allman Skydog t-shirt. I'm pretty sure no one else in his 8th grade class had one ha ha : )

[@williamhouston6549]

His dad was in the Allman Brothers, no?

[@joes1804]

William Houston his uncle was

[@bergy2005]

His dad I believe was there drummer

[@joes1804]

@@bergy2005 no it was his uncle

[@allenlashleysr]

His dad was Butch Trucks, and he was the drummer for the Allman Brothers Band.

[@TheOldFlyguy]

When he is in the zone he never leaves it nor does it leave him.

[@Truth.is.out.there3200]

Someone mentioned this young man’s name…. I searched KZbin for this…. I NEVER IMAGINED I WOULD SEE THIS YOUNG MAN PLAY AS CLEAR AND SMOOTH AS DWAYNE DID…. I’m 60+ and grew up seeing the Allman brothers live in person…. If I close my eyes - this is as close to hearing Dwayne from the grave.

[@ThrashRoC]

Amazing ...really Amazing Derek Trucks is a Really cool Player

[@griff4528]

really amazing but seriously i need help someone help me

[@BluesLicks101]

RIP "SkyDog" Duane Allman: Best slide guitarist the world has ever known.... gone, but never forgotten!

[@TheAnythingProject]

until he was reincarnated into a man we now know as Derek Trucks

[@nathanevangello3376]

i just came to say i ve seen u reply things on different videos and always love seeing the 3d charlie brown pic u have. and yes, skydog was the man.

[@rickyj1250]

I guess you guys aren't ready for that yet. But your kids are gonna love it

[@gvorwaller]

My kids grew up with him. Definitely doing the hometown proud.

[@devinsparks1523]

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.

[@AFXMCOM]

He was as good at 13 as he is now. This guy was born with a gift.

[@blunote47]

This is what happens when you have pure talent and grew up around the Allman Brothers and your father is Butch Trucks. Talent plus Environment plus Heredity and Bam Derek Trucks. Masterful delivery at 13 years old . 2019 and married to Susan Tedeshi. The Tedeshi Trucks Band. WOW

[@nickwalberry8599]

Actually Butch Trucks is his uncle, not father but i agree 100% with the rest of your comment.

[@blunote47]

Ah, your so right, he was his uncle. I saw Derek once in a club in Miami, he was about 16 or 17 then, I could not believe what I was hearing. Totally thought there had to be someone back stage actually doing the playing. I see you are a Josh Turner fan. Love his talent and the fact that he is influenced by some of the past greats .Reina del Cid is awesome too. Great playlist on your channel.

[@Parabola001]

I was 2 years old when this happened... Derek Trucks has been playing slide for as long as I have been alive and I'm sitting here, thinking "hmm... maybe I should try playing slide some time..." 😵‍💫

[@wyoappaloosa2398]

BEST guitarist alive 10-3-2019 Period!!

[@TheBamChug]

Holy shit....I was here for this concert....

[@evanrichter3893]

It’s crazy how much better he’s gotten after starting at such a high level.

[@jeffreywright2294]

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

[@justinwebb8329]

Mad tricks at 13. Best guitar player in my generation!

[@RobinsRehab]

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 !

[@stevepethel6843]

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 .

[@kennethkeepsitreal64]

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.