Butch was Derek’s uncle. Both part of the Allman “family.” Played extensively with the Derek Trucks band and The (Susan) Tedeschi Trucks Band. Hometown Jacksonville folks. The Allmans are still one of my favorite bands. I’m old and remember when they first came on the scene. Got to see Derek play with Eric Clapton at the Jacksonville Veterans Arena a few years back. Clapton gave him a lot of play time. In my opinion Derek is as good as Clapton
I’ve seen Derek with DTB and Tedeschi Trucks Band. Whole lot better IMO with “his own” band. I wanted to hear Derek play and he was little more than backup with Tedeschi. Kind of two different types of music. Susan Tedeschi is very talented. I just wanted to hear more of Derek.
After watching the video of Derek playing at Clapton's Crossroads Festival, I'd have to say he's getting right up there. Little different style, with the bottle slide and all, but Derek is an excellent musician!