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Derek Trucks reveals how fretboard visualization helped him find harmonic possibilities all over the fretboard
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist also explains why open E remains his favorite tuning and how it pairs so well with standard tuning
Derek Trucks says playing with Buddy Guy taught him the secret power of turning down your amp
By Phil Weller published
Trucks joins Eric Clapton, Quinn Sullivan and Christone "Kingfish" Ingram in praising Guy's influence
Warren Haynes talks recording with Derek Trucks for the first time in over 20 years on Gregg Allman's forgotten gem
By Alan Paul published
The two former ABB guitarists reunited to bring Gregg's unheard song to life for Haynes' new album
Derek Trucks on channeling the intensity and free spirit of jazz into his guitar work, and recording with the genre's giants
By Jackson Maxwell published
Speaking to GP in 2008, the Tedeschi Trucks Band and Allman Brothers Band virtuoso reflected on how recording with McCoy Tyner and other jazz luminaries kept him on his toes, and took him out of his comfort zone
“We Tracked Everything Live and Kept Whichever Takes Had the Magic”: Duane Betts Steps out Solo With ‘Wild & Precious Life’
By Alan Paul published
The guitarist makes his full-length debut album, featuring guests Derek Trucks and Marcus King
Watch Tedeschi Trucks Band’s Spine-Tingling “I Am the Moon” Red Rocks Performance
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Video With tone, technique and passion in abundance, Derek Trucks’ slide guitar solo is breathtaking to behold
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Duane Betts Salutes His Father Dickey (with Some Help from Derek Trucks) on Soulful New Song, Stare At The Sun
By Jackson Maxwell published
The powerful tune is the second single from Betts' forthcoming solo debut, 'Wild & Precious Life'.
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