Butch Trucks

Drummer

Birthday May 11, 1947

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Florida

DEATH DATE Jan 24, 2017 (69)

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About

Founding member and drummer of The Allman Brothers Band. He also played with a band called The 31st of February.

Before Fame

He began his musical career with a Florida band called The Vikings.

Trivia

He was the uncle of singer and guitarist Derek Trucks.

Family Life

He and his wife Melinda had several children, including a son, Vaylor Trucks, who became a musician.

Associated With

He and Duane Allman were both in The Allman Brothers Band.