And you can’t have an Allman Brothers gig without an Allman brother. I’ve heard people try to argue that you can, but I’m not buying it. Derek Trucks Read Quote
The Allman Brothers Band has a long, storied history and I wouldn’t count them out. It’s just not in the cards for me. Derek Trucks Read Quote
I’ve always been of that mindset – when you’re writing tunes with people, there’s a traditional way of chopping things up, and then there’s the way that feels right. If people contribute, you hit ’em accordingly. Derek Trucks Read Quote
When things come up, you deal with them. However uncomfortable that is, let’s have this discussion right now. Derek Trucks Read Quote
It’s been a slow steady climb since my solo band got together almost 20 years ago. Me and my manager Blake were just talking about this, how every show has a few more people at it, every record has done a little better. Derek Trucks Read Quote
To be part of the Allmans for 15 years was a huge honor. I mean, it’s a legendary band. I got to be around a lot of people and make a lot of great music. Derek Trucks Read Quote
When you do a different city every night, it’s easy to repeat things. There are songs you want to play for people and get excited about so you don’t always switch things up. Derek Trucks Read Quote