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How Warren Haynes is finishing what Gregg Allman started with Derek Trucks’ help – and why he’s fallen for J Mascis’ Squier Jazzmaster
By Alan Paul published
Million Voices Whisper finds the Gov't Mule frontman leaning into his B.B. King influences and Allman Brothers history to welcome some talented friends to the party

Dickey Betts' legacy to be celebrated in star-studded tribute concert
By Janelle Borg published
In Memory of Dickey Betts will take place on February 28 at the Allman Brothers Band's stronghold of Macon, Georgia

Derek Trucks recalls playing with the greats from an early age
By Phil Weller published
Sharing the stage with his heroes taught Trucks a wealth of valuable lessons – and also showed him the difference between mediocre players and the greats

Jared James Nichols reveals how he developed his unique fingerstyle technique – and the perks of going pick-less
By Janelle Borg published
Nichols also demonstrates how to achieve optimum attack and dynamics with his fingerstyle technique, which was inspired by Albert King, Derek Trucks and Mark Knopfler

Warren Haynes recalls the first time he witnessed a young Derek Trucks play guitar
By Phil Weller published
Haynes and his Allman Brothers bandmates took a night off to watch an 11-year-old Trucks play – and ended up sharing the stage for an impromptu jam

Warren Haynes reunites with Derek Trucks to revive a lost Allman Brothers song on his forthcoming solo album
By Phil Weller published
Million Voices Whisper will include Real, Real Love – a song co-written by Gregg Allman, which was unearthed and completed in the style of the late guitar great

Duane Betts joins Derek Trucks to cover the Allman Brothers Band’s Dreams in tribute to Dickey Betts
By Phil Weller published
The pair made guest appearances during each of their sets at Miami’s Sun, Sand and Soul festival, paying tribute to Dickey Betts, who died last month

Derek Trucks is one of the finest slide players to ever pick up an electric guitar – learn how to add his lyrical soloing style to your repertoire
By Andy G Jones published
Intonation is the watchword in this tab and audio lesson in the style of the Tedeschi Trucks Band's genius lead guitarist

“Derek Trucks said my dad was one of those players that’s not afraid to stare directly into the sun – it was a no-brainer to have him on a song”: How Duane Betts combined A-list guest spots, Radiohead and Allman Brothers on his solo debut
By Jim Beaugez published
For his first solo outing, the Allman Brothers-pedigreed guitarist welcomed Derek Trucks for a guest spot and emerged with a vision all his own, working mysterious energy whenever it presents itself
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