"Rockin' Horse" - Derek Trucks Guitar Solo

Derek Trucks solo in "Rockin' Horse" of Gov't Mule, recorded live in "Live At The Beacon Theatre" with The Allman Brothers.

[@fortheloveofthesound]

By far the most versatile guitar solo. Switching from buttery smooth blues/jazz to full on slide in the middle. Absolutely brilliant playing.

[@LarryStang]

DEREK TRUCKS IS IN A CLASS BY HIMSELF BECAUSE HE CREATES SOMETHING NEW EVERY TIME HE PLAYS AND IS TECHNICALLY SUPERIOR. THAT IS WHY ERIC CLAPTON CALLS ON HIM ALL THE TIME. HE IS A PHENOM.

[@brakemcgaughey5724]

Probably the best current guitarist

[@aaronafrah]

Lucas Livingston Marcus looks like the next Warren

[@Bear78420]

Yep, finally found Derek n Marcus playing together in a video ☺️

[@sebastianreyes4839]

I agree. Sadly not much people know him he should be super famous

[@Brandon18valensi]

Along with Guthrie Govan

[@kevinalexander4383]

@@Brandon18valensi hell yes

[@neffzilla]

I have a 93 Les Paul Studio, a 1968 Twin Reverb, i've been playing for 17 years and I still want to throw it all away when I hear Derek and Warren play. My 2 favorite living guitarists! God Bless em!

[@metalicoutput7]

One of the most beautiful things I've ever heard

[@tankandsuzy]

everyone in the band knows he is killing it

[@LTDZach]

Wow, just the way this solo builds up. Its amazing. And when Derek and Warren are harmonizing together at the end.... Holy crap, it sounds amazing

[@danielnradu]

Is it just me or is there a moment or two when Greg glances over and must be flashing back 35 years watching his brother play??

[@squeezingparrots]

Derek Trucks is such a great guitarist. Love this video. I must've watched it like 50 times.

[@hamr55]

best in the world period.

[@Muz64]

Outstanding! A star is born. The ABB keeps on getting better as the years roll on. I can't think of anyone that has touched my musical soul like these guys have over the years. I hope Derek becomes a mainstay and we see him alot with the band.

[@adaptiveagile]

He makes it look so effortless. What a solo.

[@yocrunchbutter]

i've seen derek play 5 times all with the allman brothers. hands down, the greatest guitarist out now. the fluidity with which he plays is simply awe inspiring, he take you on a fucking cosmic journey with every one of his solos. also seldom talked about is his rhythm playing which is equally impressive. such beautiful tone and musicianship it's impossible for me to listen to him play without intense chills and goosebumps, it's an experience every time.

[@Mujabar]

I was fortunate to see Duane play live way back in the day and the slide work by Trucks is all over Duane and a compliment to Derek.

[@billfussner5712]

I will miss this band tremendously...

[@WickDippingMoon]

He sure has got those licks he likes to play down. It's great that he stops quite a lot too, makes it easier to listen to. It's like every time he gets up there he's playing for the first time. really great.

[@bluesdrummer715]

So many miss the wealth of music Derek puts into the music. He goes from advanguart, to free jazz, to fusion, mixing in horn parts, of Parker, Coltrane and Miles. And the most remarkable part he is always evolving. NO NEED TO COMPARE!! Its not right and it aint fair! He taking the right path; not the SRV path. like so many.

[@toby56]

this is one of the coolest things ive ever seen

[@gh3ttoblaster679]

I seen Allman Brothers yesterday in Clarksten Michigan At DTE energy, Wow Derek and Just the hole band, Just really blew me away, Very Talented! Also the warm up band was pretty awsome too!

[@bluueberry]

Derek is so talented and incredibly nice to boot, as is Susan. Love you guys. Thanks for the autographs.

[@ohh2clever]

Guys saw the show in JAX last night at the Florida Theater!!!! you guys brought the house down.......... loved the horns and the electric atmosphere in the joint!!!! YOU GUYS......... ALL OF YA were sooooooooooooo awesome WONDERFUL SHOW THANK YOU!!!! And Happy New Year!!!!!! where are you playing next I would be there in a New York minute!!!!!

[@djpert1]

That's the coolest fkn fingerstyle i've ever seen! never seen anyone play slide like this!

[@hazaratkhan]

Best response of all time: "Not better, Just different. It's music. It's not a race or a competition. " - you must be a musician! People who play can relate to this statement, people who dont - - judge! Judge not unless you wanna be judged!

[@LoverOfSpace777]

I say that Derek is the best that's ever been and probably will be. I don't think that there is any guitar player that could ever be on his level, but then again, what do I know, I'm just simply a man.

[@guitarbob63]

He is one of the few players that you can pysically feel a note when he plays it. I saw him and his wife last year and when he first played slide the note just floored me. Stevie Ray...Albert Collins and BB king all have done that too me. Good company to be in.

[@TheDellaniOakes]

Absolutely fantastic!

[@SpassMacher2000]

this is absolutely incredible.

[@EdD1024]

Warren is obviously very amused and enjoys it very much. Great music from great people...

[@coyote023]

There is no use trying to compare derek to anyone the dude is in a class all by himself.Everytime i see him play he blows my mind more than the show before.

[@TheOneCleanHippy]

i love how his expression never changes.

[@Guitarwizardjoinme]

Guthrie Govan wishes he could phrase and build a solo like that. Derek is so rediculously good, its terrifying. He is literally singing through the guitar.

[@usualbike1]

i think hendrix is the best guitar player that ever lived nobody can beat him but derek trucks is practically the jimi hendrix of this century he plays with soul, he is creative and he knows how to reinvent himself

[@aaronafrah]

Hendrix was good but sloppy at times. These guys are clean, note for note players. Zero Mistakes

[@TheChewyWun]

Just saw Trucks/Tedeschi last night in Charleston, SC. Words can not express the amazing display of music that was that show. 11 piece band in an intimate little music hall, just unbelievably amazing. Trucks is the real deal, John Mayer couldn't change Truck's strings.

[@cropcircle22]

this is actually one of the best guitar solos i have heard. i have seen derek live a couple times and those have been some of my favorite shows. i can't say hes the best ever but hes really good.

[@CVP21594]

I love how he plays the melody to Gov't Mule's Blind Man in the Dark at the beginning. Amazing solo from him...as usual

[@avimuno]

Dude, they are amazing!!! Saw them at a small venue of 100 people in Toronto, was incredible!

[@Thoughtscape]

This solo gives me shivers.... truly amazing Stop arguing about who's better, lets agree that they are all good musicians and everyone has their own preferences so just shut up and enjoy.

[@mbartist]

im in tears right now....

[@xxln0012]

GOing too see him live in a month baby!!! man that's going to be sweet

[@Jinmarui]

There's a man who's not afraid to bleed for his music. I've never seen someone play electric without a pick before...

[@darkokolega1674]

best sounding guitarist, sound is perfect

[@alijohnstone]

Just because he's not putting on a show doesn't mean the playing is emotionless, there's more feeling in that solo than in most albums.

[@Pandolin11]

@thisNewFoundLand Oteil Burbridge. His brother, Kofi, is in The Derek Trucks Band. The whole family is incredible when it comes to music.

[@nunestunes]

amazing player. his approuch to every solo is like a build up to this explosion of sound

[@plasmacarwash]

Derek LOVES Upstate New York. And we LOVE him!!

[@ImOnTheTube]

Love the jazz in there, very classy playing.

[@PaulPistore]

Holy Freakin' CRAP! That was intense! Trucks is a Monster!!

[@jrc7660]

#500 like. Thanks for your time sharing this slice from a great band from a most Legendary night. The road goes on forever.

[@ChristianBenci]

What a player. One of the best.

[@RossABQ]

Is this performance on DVD? Derek and Oteile are beyond great, but the whole band plays like they have a Vulcan mind-meld, so in tune with what the others are doing... Magnificent!

[@thisNewFoundLand]

...all the way around: complete groove, style and genius. Who is that bassist? that is some locked-down mastery on the bottom end...

[@Marie-qv6on]

Where are all the new comments? Why is nobody talking about this greatness?

[@Womble1252]

Still enjoying this one..the whole dvd is great eh

[@pasta2018]

one of the greatest guitar hero in the 21st century! derek!

[@tankandsuzy]

everyone on the stage is blown away

[@Snake7Plissken]

U R so right about that. Of course it's one hell of a solo from Derek, he burns, but that bassplaying is simply a killer - awesome!

[@fangjangler]

Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi rocked the hell out of the Nateva Festival yesterday!

[@bluesdoc]

Hey Floyd ,thanks for post .Derek Trucks is the best. Será que um dia vamos ver esses caras aqui no Brasil???

[@tisforgary]

i knew that i just couldn't think of the proper words to describe it. you said exactly what i was trying to say.

[@royalrider33]

AMAZING. Best guitarist Greg has ever played with...Yes the best.

[@liennto]

wow. the solo is BACK!

[@duane1allman]

I fucking love the allman brothers!!! Derek Trucks too!! Long live Duane Allman! We miss you so...

[@tkumec]

What the hell is he doing at 0:48? That run is so sick!!

[@moreblack]

I'm still wondering...

[@mikelikesguitaralot]

Hey guys, I think I figured it out somewhat: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGLQlqOlft-JrdU

[@rgod0991]

at 2:52 the guy at the drums seems like he is saying "I'm so georgeus", it's beautiful... thanks for posting this oustanding performance

[@matthewweinger7910]

A Humble beast. The Lion King of this particular music scene.

[@samferguson9171]

the lick at 0:48 will always be one of my favorite licks ever. and oteil is a fuckin workhorse as always here. so dope.

[@alanstrainor]

unbelievable! what tone

[@monmixer]

Wow..... what a talented guitarist.

[@MarkGrago]

This guy is unreal!

[@pogues79]

One of the great things about him too is that he doesnt make a huge show out of it. No windmill manuevers, etc, just great playing.

[@frenchkids]

This is special.

[@KONAROCK1]

Jesus... that lick right at 2:19 made me want to cry. I fucking love Derek.

[@Phishboy26]

Mention Mayer with Buddy Guy, Clapton, and SRV. Derek is a pure guitarist. He only uses the overdrive of his amps. No pedals. He also doesnt use a pick or atleast ive never heard of him using one. Warren Haynes is a monster. He Is in his own league. His PAF tones and his soulful voice are what has kept me a fan for a long time. His work with his band Government Mule and early work with Coe turned him from just Warren Haynes to an icon in Blues and Southern Rock

[@richsutterfield1]

This is Greggs band, he deservs alot of credit, he has been doing this a long long time, and it is still bad ass rock and roll, the best jam session live money can pay to see ABB is great

[@Phishphantom]

These Dudes are the Best!!! Each member brings his own ammunition to the fights!!!Maybe not so much the older guys anymore,but thats why Quinones is on the drums to cover for them!!!

[@Slothen]

This guy live is just a... well, can't be described! But i'm marked for life, the good way!

[@good4sule]

his opening line is the melody from "blind man in the dark" from a gov't mule record. it's the verse melody line. cool little wink to warren hayes on his left i imagine.

[@gking407]

Funny, but I've never seen Trucks' name come up in any of those epic KZbin "Who's the greatest guitarist of all time" debates. But clearly.... he's the best

[@lackattk]

Actually, his uncle is Butch Trucks the drummer for the Allman Brothers.

[@reed1972]

Well said Koonkus! Trucks is a legend already. he doesn't play guitar. He plays vocals!!

[@mattchurchill2]

Love this vid. F'n amazing soloing once again from DT.5*

[@adonaldson618]

LOVE THIS!!

[@EpictheEpicest]

great solo by derek, that bassist is pretty badass too

[@Anaben11]

lol i never heard of derek trucks until now and I must say he is fucking amazing!! That was a SICK performance!!

[@grahamgrim]

theres no comparison, derek trucks is legendary

[@shmoeburger76]

all these cats are sober now. they still make the best music around. derek is a god. duane forever.

[@MichelGmusic]

This guy is the Electric Buddha.

[@thatgibsonguy0001]

@rockinredneck57 Beck has soul!!!! His rendition of "somewhere over the rainbow" is absolutely beautiful.

[@fender1325]

i know derek uses 4x10 super reverbs in DTB and 6x10 super reverbs in the Allman Bro's but at this concert which i have the DVD of his supers are nowhere to be seen - I just see crate acoustic amps and a Randall Halfstack near Derek. Look at the cover of the DVD it shows the amp line up. hope this helps

[@flclisfun]

I like that noise and think it adds to the human quality of his playing.

[@fourwheelmike101]

warren just sittin there enjoying gotta love that

[@mmusicmann]

how many bands you know that have been around this long that that are still on cutting edge. how many bands period do you know that can burn it up like this?

[@curdle1]

please....he was playing with eric clapton last year when i saw clapton in anaheim, ca. his uncles are the allman brothers, this guys got talent...

[@PRSouthern]

dude he is music. he digs the music hes just a badass. kind of his style. you'll see a very slight smirk when he knows he is tearing it up. not in this song, but elsewhere on the beacon DVD.

[@jorelpogi]

floyd i wish i could visit your country! i wanna experience a real live bateria! i play in one myself here in the philippines!

[@WatchingMamut]

I've got a ten year old Gibson Les Paul Special, a version on humbuckers, it was also very cheap, but I love it. It sounds great to me.

[@Snake7Plissken]

@lifternate Oh yes, that bassplaying is awesome. And U can also check on Warren when he plays with his Gov't Mule at Rockpalast I think it's from 2005 where he has Andy Hess on bass and where they play thjs song. I was told that Andy was here in Stockholm playing with Scott Henderson, that had to be really something to see, but I was unlucky to be misssing the concert...

[@germzneverdie]

derek was just on fire this night

[@ShaneBluesRI]

Lets see,use of theme and variation,tension and release,soling on the upper structures and chord tensions,he shifts to the whole tone scale,uses a lot of drama and jagged articulation(fast note patterns) with long tones and repetition towards the end,also it has an upward melodic curve.Not to mention taste,technique and creativity.Does that answer you question?

[@CoadyShay]

My favorite track from that album as well. The entire second side of that album is unreal, but 'For my brother' especially. Derek plays off Kofi very well throughout the entire song

[@tropicalpirate121]

With his eyes closed ......... He makes this look so easy