What you are saying about suicide is not pretty clear. The title specifically sucks, with a trite inclusion of the word unfortunately, as if the death of perhaps the greatest jam band drummer of all time might not necessarily be considered unfortunate. Dickey, Jaimoe, Greg take it easy.
big govt needs big taxes to pay for the goodies it gives to others. He suffered a gunshot wound to the head in his waterfront condo in West Palm Beach, Florida.Trucks shot himself in front of his wife of 25 years, Official transcripts show a frantic call made by Trucks’ wife, Melinda, at around 6:00 p.m.
He grew up in this area ( Jacksonville).
Look for local gigs to see & meet them. Trucks' uncle, Butch Trucks, was a founding member and drummer of The Allman Brothers Band.
Share how thier Pops filled your heart & kicked your ass to dance or whatever they moved you to do in your life, with ABB as our soundtrack of or lives.Derick is Butch’s nephew and the others can’t hold a candle to him He’s the only one close to the talent of the original ABBLet’s also not forget Duane Trucks, Butch’s very successful son, lauded & awarded.
Trucks was married to Melinda Trucks, with whom he had two children, for 25 years. ... Melinda and her son … Trump…. I cannot even imagine playing drums for that long a time. Sorry to hear about this.I believe that original line up of ABB to be some of the greatest innovators of all time. God Bless all who love these brothers, various bros at times who allowed the ABB to stay together, shred & drum & progress within that ABB. I am sad for the loss of such a talent and am reminded to keep a vigil for those who are hurting so much and hope that I can make a difference in their lives!Trucks was a liberal. These were transitional years, lots of changes in line ups that did work enough to create new music and solidify the band WERE BROTHERS, ABB. Ron’s comment was spot on. These details shed light on the state of mind he was in, and provide context as to the circumstances that may have led to this, which still aren’t clear at this point. The Allman Brothers were considered one of the all time great bands by the early 1970s – in the 60s not as many people, apart from music critics, knew them.At what point did the suicide mention the financial struggles? Here we see a founding member of a highly successful classic rock band somehow driven to commit suicide in such a horrific manner. Addiction, debt and under it all was mental illness. Let’s follow the kids who carry on the legacy & intention to keep bringing new life to classic southern rock with their new stories to put to music for both us friends of the originals & champions of the new ABB. He was a brutally honest person and I admire him for that.I respect your well wishes very much. I’m not saying this to inflict pain on anyone, but I’m saying this as a warning to others who think that a bullet can send them to heaven. Willie Nelson’s friends made things right for him so many years ago when the IRS were on him. that was the final straw. Duane, Barry, now Butch. Four days later, his nephew and Allmans bandmate, guitarist Derek Trucks…
I may be wrong.No matter. no judgement to claude the great inspirator, but I feel hopeless sometimes in the face of all those good times that seem in the past. So look up & smile & think of the Life, Times & great music they have us, no reason to tread on them with negative thoughts.
Saw many awesome local gigs & 3 large venues.