Derek Trucks: The Art of Melodic Storytelling

In this clip, Derek Trucks demonstrates his incredible ear for melody and gives insight into his unique album release strategy during the pandemic.
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[@intimidator.jb3538]

I used feel left out, not hearing Hendrix or Duane live. And then I saw Derek Trucks. Now I feel LUCKY!!! Don't ever miss a chance to see him live!!

[@Dang...]

Derek and Susan are true artists. We are lucky to have them. You want a treat? Go hear them live. They are the real deal...artists with integrity.

[@AlexMusicOvery]

Hope they will come to Europe :)

[@Dang...]

@@AlexMusicOvery I hope so too!

[@andrewhigginson5435]

they played Scotland last year, phenomenal@@AlexMusicOvery

[@timw9589]

I saw them at the Palladium. I was really struck by how the whole band were all obviously enthralled and full of admiration of each others musicianship

[@jahleeleli3280]

Thank YOU Mr. Trucks for acknowledging my Great Grandfather Bukka White: from drummer/drum instructor Jahleel Eli: Grandson of David Lee White (Bukka's son). Bukka's album cover hung on our wall in our "shotgun shack" house on 2689 Midland.Ave. (Beltline neighborhood) in Memphis, TN. I appreciate you respecting his skill set & paying homage.

[@lukeeaton2364]

My wife walked down the aisle to "I can feel you smiling." Derek and Susan are on the soundtrack of the best day of my life.

[@alainbrasseur7083]

He doesn't sing but his guitar does! Tears come to my eyes everytime he's soloing, live or on record. His guitar speaks right to the heart

[@AlexMusicOvery]

Every guitar player’s goal :)

[@chrissiler6075]

I saw them LIVE in 2011 and was so moved by how Susan set the stage for Derek's solo on Until You Remember. I still get chills every time I hear that. He is on point and gone in the next minute

[@CallToGrid]

Same here. Really he is the only player I can recall who actually make my eyes water. Aretha does. But Derek is the only guitar I can recall doing that. SRV amazed, but didn't make my eyes water.

[@chrissiler6075]

@@CallToGrid@14 I had the chance to see BB.King & Miss Etta James live @ band camp. Miss Etta is the only singer that can give me the tears like Derek.

[@BentbrooksRambles]

He's so humble, so respectful, so down to earth, and so hugely, deeply talented. Thank you, Rick; these interviews are always revelatory.

[@gotez6842]

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[@chuckdriver8269]

I met Derek Trucks in Little Rock, AR at Sticky Fingers before his show in 2003. It was raining slightly and as we parked our car Derek passed by in the headlights so I shouted his name and he talked to us, in the rain! I asked if he would sign my guitar and he said sure. Opening my guitar case, I remembered I didn’t have a pen. He then invited me to knock on his tour bus after the show and would sign it then. He was unbelievable. Signed my guitar afterwards and was extremely gracious. A truly gifted musician and a nice guy. I 🎸🇺🇸

[@PabluchoViision]

Really beautiful to witness this, both Derek's humble and loving approach to the music, and Rick's obvious fascination and reverence for great fellow musicians. What Derek says around 7:00 reminds me of something I heard Merle Haggard say once, I believe in an interview he did together with Willie Nelson, and Merle was saying something like, "When we find we don't really know what to play, when we don't have inspiration, we turn to one of our great friends..." and he was talking about Jimmie Rodgers, Bob Wills, Lefty Frizzell.

[@ndimbisonandrianampoinahen442]

Man, it's such a joy to see a legend like Derek Trucks acknowledging D'Gary !

[@ralambosontiavina7372]

Marina zany e.

[@adamhotrod]

I'd never seen Derek in an interview before. What totally likeable and humble man he is... as well as the incredible player we knew him to be.

[@AlexMusicOvery]

Yeah he seems so nice :)

[@pharmerdavid1432]

I agree he seems like good people, and is a great guitar player, but overrated imho. He always plays in E tuning?

[@danjewell6871]

@@pharmerdavid1432 Most everything he does in concert is open E stuff. Usually one guitar, one amp. And magic fingers…

[@handsolo1546]

​@@pharmerdavid1432definitely not overrated 😂. He's one of the best slide guitar players out there

[@tabbennett4254]

Austin City Limits has a great interview w Derek and Susan

[@2skyland]

As a guitar player, I can say that Derek is one of the guitarists I can consistently listen to and enjoy and be impressed

[@jamalabdul2009]

Great interview Rick! Derek Trucks is a beautiful guitarist that has the ability to play with so much passion and emotion. In my opinion he is up there with Hendrix, Duane Allman, and SRV as a musician and guitarist. Also thanks to Derek for introducing D’Gary to me! 😎😎😎🎸🎸🎸

[@AlexMusicOvery]

Very true :)

[@user-ue1jm9hu3e]

Just saw them last week. The are just phenomenal. The studio albums are great but you really need to see them perform live to fully appreciate their talents. Derek’s solos take you on a transcendent musical journey.

[@RobinTig]

He just makes ya smile , it is pure joy watching and listening to him play.🏆

[@sundaynightdrunk]

He's always been so humble about his playing, like "I just do this" and beautiful melodies spring forth. I love that he didn't even really realize how he's muting strings, it's just that natural of an extension of his body.

[@54fighting5]

I've watched Derek progress since he was 11 or 12 years old. Even at that age he was so intuitive, and played with such feeling that it was obvious he had more than skill. It's a great treat to see and hear someone play with those qualities, while bringing out what's in their heart and head on the guitar. Derek Trucks is a legend. I hope he continues for a long long time!

[@jonh901271]

Rick, thanks for letting Derek roll with minimal interruption. Solid Gold!

[@johndrx165]

He is such a cool and genuine guy and fantastic talent.

[@thejamnasium6447]

I've heard of musicians breathing along with the music but Derek is actually BLINKING along with the music

[@ishgumi44]

A beat up SG, pure soul and humility, respect of tradition and a perfect technic. The genius of Derek Trucks.

[@TimWright-uk]

What a wonderful genuine guy he is! Modest with so much talent!

[@texasreddirt1408]

The "whatever string you're at, one finger decides to take over." hit home. 🤣

[@Hollylivengood]

Such a humble soul! You'd never guess he's been making music since he was a child. I remember seeing Derek Trucks in Florida when he was 13. The band he was in nearly got arrested for child endangerment because they were playing at a bar at midnight, with drinks being served, oh my. It was a huge thing, and people had to come forward as witnesses saying he was totally safe, and everyone specifically came to hear him.

[@AnthonyBurrito1313]

Sarasota Lemon Coast Grill I was there

[@Hollylivengood]

@AnthonyBurrito1313 Awesome. They started going to venues with outdoor stages, so he could legally perform. Crazy, wasn't it? I didn't see him in Sarasota, but heard about it on the news. But we would go to his performances in St Pete. Sheperds, I think it was called.

[@adrianmiller1971]

Most people see Derek as a great guitarist, the truth is he's a tremendous musician. There are very few REAL bands left, proper bands, of those, The Tedeschi Trucks Band is my favourite, doing it proper, road dogging it and playing live.....

[@dainhamilton7746]

What in your mind defines a "real band"

[@JosePineda-jn8jk]

@@dainhamilton7746I know, people put the judgement glasses on lately before even thinking about their words it seems. There are plenty of “real bands” as they put it but, popular is gonna do what popular music does and promote the quickest flashiest thing to make so cash.

[@adrianmiller1971]

@@dainhamilton7746 for starters: plays real instruments, plays those instruments LIVE, no backing tracks, no sampling crutch bullshit most of todays "artists" use. PAYS THEIR DUES - no overnight hype because of tiktok or social bullshit pretend fame - its all a popularity contest mirage. The literal WORST singer who has a following, for no other reason i can fathom than she looks like a middle american aryan princess is that Taylor Swift creature. You can find isolated tracks of her on KZbin clearly showing she CANNOT sing to save her life. Music died when people started accepting this shit as art.

[@crosbycofod5052]

Let us not glorify “road dogging” lol. People always have the mindset that bands/musicians should struggle and the struggle makes them LEGIT. They’re fantastic musicians and live lavishly compared to most. Derek is the best!

[@Abbynorml1979]

Guitarists are musicians.

[@DanielBobke]

Most definitely the best slide player out there today and his picking style is so unique. Not just a great guitar player, but a great songwriter and just a fantastic musician in general. He is one of those guys that you know who it is from the first few notes...I could listen to him any time anywhere.

[@kloc1337]

anyhow?

[@DanielBobke]

@@kloc1337 That was implied! 😂

[@cuda426hemi]

I like Sonny Landreth better. More fire. Listen to Congo Square - the Live at Crossroads with Clapton, Eric's face says it all. And if you want even better slide and hear where Clapton got his vocal style just punch up Dave Hole Bird's Eye Blues and Don't Say Goodbye. Trucks is good but one of many. I prefer to say what I LIKE, not who is "best"; there is no best in subjective art. 👀

[@cuda426hemi]

@@sea-dawg Speaking of Ry, you ever see Southern Comfort? Movie about reserves down in Bayou? Holy Smokes is Ry's soundtrack spooky. Coincidentally I just recently ripped his music from the movie for on demand chill . 🎼

[@52daytripper]

another great interview by Rick, with a thoughtful , articulate, knowledgable , interesting guest who is such a great musician, thank you Rick and Derek

[@RJCruz-uw6vf]

Outstanding interview Derek is by far one the greatest young musicians today! TTB is my favorite current band and I really appreciate the way they introduced the last 4 albums I have listened to all of them at least 25 times each. Thanks Derek and Rick for this amazing interview!

[@FloridaMan12345]

Allman Brothers of JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA. Undercovered and underrated. They make us proud.

[@J.C...]

Underrated? Ha! The greatest band ever and people know it. Look at the love Dickey got when he passed away. He got all the recognition he rightly deserved.

[@jeffl2483]

Very Little Martha-esque. I am so grateful for Derek and how he has influenced my musical tastes over the past 20 years from back when I was 17 years old. So, so grateful

[@inez8335]

I always enjoy hearing Derek's clear tone. Also, he always has good background references to talk about on some roots players! So much appreciated, Derek :)

[@ConwayBob]

Thank you for bringing Derek to your channel. What a wonderful interview! I appreciate, Rick, how you give your guests the space to express themselves instead of trying to micromanage the interview. I love this!!!!!

[@AlexMusicOvery]

True he is a great teacher and interviewer :)

[@TheHumanAndroid68]

He's simply one of the greatest guitar players ever. I'm blown away by his skill and knowledge of music history

[@TheFratHouse69]

Phenomenal guitarist but more importantly, he seems like a great guy. So cool when virtuoso guitarist are nice people.

[@zenclover8468]

Him and Warren Haynes have to he the best guitar duo ive ever seen

[@stevenblakeborough4706]

Another great interview Rick. Derek is such a modest and knowledgeable player. What a joy to hear him

[@erikajoeplummer9470]

I could listen to this guy just play licks and melodies all day.

[@The-LongRoad-Home]

Anywhere Anyway Anyhow Hits me right in the feel every time

[@mattkozink7488]

I appreciate the discussion of the contemporary listener's attention span and the actual amount of content on our favorite albums. I immediately thought of Weather Report's "Heavy Weather" , not quite 38 minutes. But as Derek said, "It (the music) takes you places." Almost an out of body experience.

[@caleblefever6224]

Every time i see Derek I need to pick up my guitar. The highest props for that

[@FishloreJimson]

His album "Songlines" is one of my favorite albums from any band throughout all of time. These songs he played in this video made me think of it.

[@AlexMusicOvery]

I have to listen to it :)

[@azcharlie2009]

I never realized how good Derek was until I heard Midnight in Harlem live... Wow!!! I still love listening to it.

[@mikeatl4953]

Having Derek on is sure an easy thumbs up. Great time. Thanks.

[@timmartin8191]

Sure enjoyed Derek talking about anything. This is the kind of guy I could spend the rest of my life touring with. He's the real deal. ❤

[@larrypower8659]

Derek plays in Open E tuning all the time, not only for slide. Try it. He says when someone gives him a guitar to play in standard tuning, “I’m like a beginner.” An incredible musician, not only a guitar player. Derek Trucks is a musical sponge-everything he hears is stored in his musical mind just waiting to come out at the proper and best time.

[@kdavis63]

Great interview...Amazing players...

[@marknomura7453]

His individual string muting with the fingers (as opposed to the palm) of his right hand is much like the late, great Michael Hedges used to do with his fingerstyle compositions. It creates an incredible amount of articulation between the notes by not allowing lingering tones to bleed into each other.

[@chuckmadden2251]

A great melody like a great story makes you think you've heard it before, the first time you hear it.

[@user-gl5ld9vm7i]

Wow. My first time hearing and seeing this gentleman. I am amazed. Definitely Allmon Brothers-esque.

[@brianadunlap]

Tedeschi Trucks Band

[@montycaps8235]

Good energy just flows from him.

[@springertube]

I first saw Derek when he was with the Gregg Allman Band, a big fan since... Although he is rightfully known for his slide which is tops, one of the finest lead players I've ever heard as well. Outstanding guitarist. I rank him right up there among the very best.

[@dirtydan9872]

This whole interview was fantastic, Derek is brilliant

[@DianeLee999]

Thanks, guys! 💜

[@craigtittsworth9440]

Derek is so cool! GREAT INTERVIEW!

[@glenkepic3208]

Lucky enough to see Derek with Eric, '07, HPP. Last of the tour (ABB in Sacto a week later). Great.

[@claytonjohn6473]

He is about as real as it gets. Seems like a cool guy also. Solid brother to have on yourside.

[@martynspooner5822]

Undoubtedly a great guitar player and I like that he acknowledges those who inspired him, as he said back to the well.

[@KnownBeing]

Such an amazing and humble musician. I did hear some of that Little Martha influence in that tune!

[@danskinder3891]

Yes that was pretty cool

[@geraldwest3428]

Oh my Derek Trucks hell yeah! Dang Rick you are the man brother! We've seen Derek almost as many times as we have Gregg. Thanks Rick...always a great show man. Keep rocking brother!

[@oldpedals]

Thank you kindly! I really enjoyed this interview.

[@micheleparker3780]

Thank you for finally giving the Blues some respect.

[@jcrewguy123]

Such a gifted talent. I never heard Duane play live, but we are blessed to have Derek.

[@prestonjackson9086]

The best of the universe channels through this man’s fingers Not a god fearing man myself but there is definitely a positive force at play here Thanks Rick and Derick

[@johnjohnbuglioli131]

Good job Rick and Derek. I've been following Rick for a while. Approximately, 7 years or so I've lost track and changed carriers and phones so many times I can't even keep up, but I always seem to find my way back to your channel. Anyway, I did not expect you to grow as big as you have with respect to the internet and modern technology and it kind of blew my mind to see all the different artists you have interviewed. I'll have to spend more time watching and get some better equipment, but I'm happy for you. I think you do on excellent job from a very wonderful perspective. Thank you, for working so hard and being dedicated and sharing with the rest of us. PS: I grew up on Mount Vernon and East Conway in Sandy springs during the 60's in Chastain Park and Piedmont Park all the time. Peace, Love, and the Grateful. JB🧐

[@fuzzybutkus8970]

Love a good Bukka White reference. “Parchman farm blues” from the Eddie Murphy movie “Life” I looked for that song for a long time.

[@michelsavoie6971]

It's so cool seeing Trucks as a grown up, I met him when he was 13 backstage at the El Mocombo in Toronto. He was using an SG back then.

[@SignFairies]

Rick!! HOLY MUTHERFUNKING COW! I'm hanging on every word of this interview. Then for Derek not to even know when he is or isn't muting his strings? "I'm gonna have to look!" I just love everything about his vibe not only as a person but a one of the greats himself. He is really their for everyone and his amazing talent cuts right through to the top! A humble legend!!

[@The-LongRoad-Home]

Man Guy is amazing and his band is even better.

[@glensumner3425]

I would love to reassure Derek I listen to albums as is in full always! as it was meant to be! (ok I might repeat a fav tune occasionally ;) he's a great player and was really happy to come across his music a few years ago now...

[@richardconnelly7141]

so talented and humble

[@Remi-B-Goode]

Amazing player, I didn't know him!

[@larsjames777]

Love when that bass line comes sauntering in with a bit of bravado on the first tune.

[@sam127001]

great interview great player great band !

[@gordonmills2748]

Derek is one of those guys who makes me want to pack up my guitar and put it away because I'll never be that good. Check out his work on Playing For Change's version of When the Levee Breaks.

[@bryantcochran5065]

No one picked up any instrument and immediately played like a pro. You have to be willing to do the work so you can play as well as you want to play. Les paul figured it takes a million hours of practice to be a great guitarist. I'm pretty sure he knew what he was talking about.

[@alwaysexpandinghorizons6173]

It’s the opposite with me. He makes me wanna play more than i already do. I don’t feel i have to compete with anyone

[@Mike-rw2nh]

@@bryantcochran5065If you were to play nonstop 24 hours a day, it would take 114 years to reach 1,000,000 hours.

[@clarkswainston8492]

It’s an awesome track especially with JPJ driving it all.

[@JosePineda-jn8jk]

@@bryantcochran5065totally agree! ​​⁠I was gonna say you just have to keep working at the instrument in a meaningful way and you will make progress. I’ve felt in a rut lately like I’m sure a lot of us do and then I got some lessons and the spark is back again. Doing things I haven’t done, so this dude inspires me for sure!

[@flammingcarrot]

Just that SG and Champ together have such a beautiful and monster tone. Just damn gorgeous.

[@user-gl5ld9vm7i]

This man has phenomenal technique!

[@calderfettig2086]

I love Derek so much!

[@Dzamora612]

2:30 "Something like that".- Derek Trucks after singing like an Angel on his guitar.

[@garthosborn8400]

He is a true master. Some of his phrasing is insanely good.

[@alext7860]

Got my plane tickets to ATL and tickets for BEATO SHOW on Thursday the 28th, can't wait to see what surprises are in store!!!

[@jega157]

Always smiling, always laughing.....great spirit.

[@louiesharp7443]

This dude is truly one of a kind and a special gift to us all!

[@suzannecoholic1467]

some real 'pearls of musical wisdom'

[@Datimdavis2900]

Just saw Tedeschi Trucks in May as they kicked off their tour in Jacksonville - the band’s hometown. They’re phenomenal! My wife, having never seen the band, walked out changed musically forever…

[@ADDLOOPS1]

The key here is and what you will see amongst the best expressive players is that they can't generally tell you what they are doing with their hands. Very similar to how you can't make your ❤ beat. It simply is gut coming from pure expression. I am undoing all of the techniques folks taught me over the years because I was just trying to imitate vs simply create. Rock on folks...you only must listen to move forward.

[@MrActionRadar]

I wish I could hang with Derek. What a great musician and overall person. Plus, I already own his signature slide!

[@tdog21579]

7:30.. I grew up listening to both sides of a record. I still listen to the whole album, I see the album as an art form in and of itself. I may be the exception but a I know a handful of appreciators as well as musicians and friends that still listen cover to cover.

[@VonBluesman]

Imagine standing in a music store, over your shoulder some young employee says I’ll plug in this Vibro Champ amp for you dude, then this heavenly music breaks out. 😱😂👍🎸✌️

[@carlosmaquedacortinas3982]

Dear Rick. I hope that one day he will inspire us with his great comment on Mike's work. receive a big hug wherever you are

[@joshuamuehlfeld9913]

D’Gary is my favorite tune off TTB’s I am the Moon album. So cool to hear a little back story on that.

[@gavinhadley7672]

..Derek is a very intelligent guy..great interview Rick

[@rocketpost1]

As well as being a world class guitarist, Derek is such a nice guy and so interesting to listen to. My birthday is the same as Derek's and I'm ever so proud of that.

[@LewisJD33911]

those pull offs are fire!

[@mvwoon]

Paul Simon Graceland and Derek Trucks Band Soul Serenade are timeless, everyday melodies.

[@georgemavimbela]

His sounds so good

[@marknachmias423]

I guess I'm old school. I just got I Am The Moon I through IV on vinyl and can't wait to listen to all of it.

[@deanpapadopoulos3314]

A humble genius.

[@manyvibes1540]

I would listen for hours and hours and hours and hours…..on repeat.

[@steveh4731]

That’s cool 👍🏻 I’ve been playing open c tuning for the last month. Pretty fun

[@hunzilla3122]

Just unfknbelievable

[@theloniouscoltrane3778]

Did Derek at some point had a formal or informal guitar music lessons? There is no way that he is EXCLUSIVELY SELF-TAUGHT. He's great.