History of Derek Trucks in Timeline

Derek Trucks is a highly regarded American guitarist, songwriter, and bandleader. He founded The Derek Trucks Band and later joined The Allman Brothers Band in 1999. His musical journey continued with the formation of the Tedeschi Trucks Band in 2010, a collaboration with his wife, Susan Tedeschi. Known for his diverse musical style spanning multiple genres, Trucks has earned recognition as one of the greatest guitarists of all time by Rolling Stone. He's also the nephew of the Allman Brothers' late drummer, Butch Trucks.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1965: Year of Fender Super Reverb Amplifier

In 2006, a 1965 Fender Super Reverb amplifier owned by Derek Trucks was stolen and recovered. The theft event occurred in 2006, but this record only refers to the year of manufacture of the amp.

1968: Year of Fender Super Reverb Amplifier

In 2006, a 1968 Fender Super Reverb amplifier owned by Derek Trucks was stolen and recovered. The theft event occurred in 2006, but this record only refers to the year of manufacture of the amp.

June 8, 1979: Derek Trucks Born

On June 8, 1979, Derek Trucks was born. He is an American guitarist, songwriter, and founder of The Derek Trucks Band.

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1994: Forms The Derek Trucks Band

In 1994, Derek Trucks formed The Derek Trucks Band.

1999: Joins The Allman Brothers Band

In 1999, Derek Trucks became an official member of The Allman Brothers Band.

1999: Joins Phil Lesh & Friends, Joins Allman Brothers Band

In 1999, Derek Trucks toured as a member of Phil Lesh & Friends and became a formal member of the Allman Brothers Band, appearing on albums like Peakin' at the Beacon, Live at the Beacon Theatre, Hittin' the Note and One Way Out.

2001: Marries Susan Tedeschi

In 2001, Derek Trucks married singer and musician Susan Tedeschi.

March 2002: Birth of Son

In March 2002, Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi had a son.

2003: Listed in Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Guitarists

In 2003, Derek Trucks was listed as 81st in Rolling Stone's list of "The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time".

2004: Birth of Daughter

In 2004, Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi had a daughter.

2006: Collaborates with JJ Cale and Eric Clapton, Performs in 17 countries

In 2006, Derek Trucks began a studio collaboration with JJ Cale and Eric Clapton on the album The Road to Escondido and performed with three bands in 17 countries.

2006: WSJ Praises Trucks

In 2006, The Wall Street Journal described Derek Trucks as "the most awe-inspiring electric slide guitar player performing today".

2006: Musical Equipment Stolen and Recovered

In 2006, vintage musical equipment belonging to Derek Trucks, including Fender Super Reverb amplifiers from 1965 and 1968, a Hammond B-3 organ, Leslie speaker cabinets, and a Hohner E-7 clavinet, were stolen and later recovered by the Atlanta Police Department.

2007: Forms Soul Stew Revival

In 2007, Derek Trucks and his wife, Susan Tedeschi, combined their bands to form the Soul Stew Revival.

2007: Appears on Rolling Stone Cover

In 2007, Derek Trucks appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone for an article called the "New Guitar Gods".

2007: Performs at Crossroads Guitar Festival, Tours with Eric Clapton

In 2007, Derek Trucks was invited to perform at the Crossroads Guitar Festival, and after the festival, he toured as part of Eric Clapton's band.

January 2008: Builds Studio, Records "Already Free"

In January 2008, Derek Trucks built a studio in his home and recorded the album Already Free with his band.

June 2008: Performs at Bonnaroo Music Festival

In June 2008, Soul Stew Revival, formed by Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi, performed at the Bonnaroo Music Festival.

2009: Style described by Washington Post

In 2009, Ernest Suarez of The Washington Post described Derek Trucks' guitar style as "notes and chords that soar, slice, and glide, sounding like a cross between Duane Allman on a '61 Gibson Les Paul and John Coltrane on tenor sax".

2009: The Derek Trucks Band went on hiatus

In late 2009, The Derek Trucks Band went on hiatus, and subsequently dissolved.

2010: Forms Tedeschi Trucks Band

In 2010, Derek Trucks formed the Tedeschi Trucks Band with his wife, Susan Tedeschi.

2010: Wins Grammy for 'Already Free'

In 2010, The Derek Trucks Band won the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Blues Album for the album Already Free.

2011: Listed in Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Guitarists

In 2011, Derek Trucks was listed as 16th in Rolling Stone's list of "The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time".

February 12, 2012: Accepts Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award

On February 12, 2012, Derek Trucks accepted a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award along with 10 other members of The Allman Brothers Band.

February 21, 2012: Performs at the White House

On February 21, 2012, Derek Trucks and his wife Susan Tedeschi performed at the White House for President Obama and his guests.

September 2012: Performs with B.B. King and John Mayer

In September 2012, Derek Trucks and John Mayer joined B.B. King on stage at the Hollywood Bowl for an encore performance of B.B. King's song "Guess Who", receiving high praise from B.B. King himself.

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January 8, 2014: Announces Departure from The Allman Brothers Band

On January 8, 2014, Derek Trucks announced that he and Warren Haynes planned to leave the Allman Brothers Band at the end of 2014.

October 28, 2014: Final Show with Allman Brothers Band

On October 28, 2014, Derek Trucks played his final show as a member of The Allman Brothers Band at the Beacon Theatre in New York City, marking the band's retirement.