Derek Trucks Remembers Butch Trucks: 'He Left an Impression at All Times'

On January 24th, drummer Butch Trucks of the Allman Brothers Band committed suicide. Four days later, his nephew and Allmans bandmate, guitarist Derek Trucks, spoke to David Fricke from the road for a special tribute, in Derek's words, in Rolling Stone. That conversation ran long and deep, like a 45-minute "Mountain Jam." What follows is that extended reminiscence – in Derek's words to you.It hit me in St. Louis, the first time I got onstage after finding out Butch had died. Our band has t