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Laurabeth Michels's avatar

I love your writing and coverage of soooooo many artists. Thanks for sharing this good conversation with Derek.

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Tony Bennie's avatar

Great work as always! Alan Paul is our best rock and roots music writer working today. His writing humanizes our music icons. If you haven't read his books, you don't know what you're missing. Start with Big in China, you won't be able to put it down.

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Alan Paul's avatar

Thank you tony. I really appreciate that. I have a new one I'll be announcing in the next few months. Spread the word for that one. :)

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Tony Bennie's avatar

Looking fw to it bud!

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Tommy B's avatar

Love this- such good humans. Thank-you for the glimpse, Alan.

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Chet Brandt's avatar

You are good people and taking care of your own ,in a time of crisis, says a lot about your character. Positive vibes towards your family, band mates and crew can only result in incredible dividends in the future.

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Dawn Wallace's avatar

Awesome!! Loved this interview. Thank you!!

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Alan Paul's avatar

thank you back. :)

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Jacqueline Criss's avatar

Thanks Alan for another great interview.

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Vinnie Minieri's avatar

Nice interview Alan TTB is excellent and I have seen them at The Beacon Theatre ..great show ..l would love to play some Blues w them someday and yes I'm a Union Harmonica player !

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Fran Dance's avatar

Great interview, Alan. I am looking forward to meeting you in person at the City Winery in NYC on Wednesday, Aug 11th, 7:30 pm, when you will perform with your band, Friends of the Brothers. I'll be the guy wearing the 2014 Beacon T-shirt from the farewell ABB performances.

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Alan Paul's avatar

Awesome! You can supplement it with a Friends of the Brothers T. :)

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Kerry Rose's avatar

Another great interview Alan. I love the Layla album, and will look forward to the rest of the interview. It’s so cool that they paid everyone through COVID. I hope this delta variant doesn’t screw up live music again. I’m sitting on a beach in St. Lucia listening to Joe Bonamassa. When are you going to do an interview of him? Thanks for all you do!

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Alan Paul's avatar

Thanks Kerry. I've profiled Joe before and am overdue. I'll admit that I never really listen to his music though I respect his playing a lot.

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Chance G's avatar

Great write up as always! Love it

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Brian Martin's avatar

Thanks again Mr Paul

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Alan Paul's avatar

You're welcome! But call me Alan. :)

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Betty Hykes's avatar

Great article. By far one of the greatest bands I have listened to. They put such heart and soul in their music.

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Alan Paul's avatar

Hey you’re welcome and thanks back.

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Laurabeth Michels's avatar

I did not expect another guitar master to arise in my musical life........Derek Trucks your playing style is a treasure. Thanks doesn't even begin to cover what i feel when he plays.

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Bob's avatar

Love the groove of Derik, when he speaks. I'm a musician, lead and slide player, that both loves and hates this guy out of envy. I wonder, and can only assume the water moccasin was at his farm.

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Peggy R.'s avatar

Derek is an amazing musician and human being. Really enjoyed this article! Susan Tedeschi is beyond talented and has a voice that would make angels weep. Another great article-thanks Alan!

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