Butch Trucks, Founding member of Allman Bros. dead at 69

[PastyStoole]

Sad to hear. I met Butch in Ft. Lauderdale some years ago. He was sitting at a table next to mine in an empty restaurant. He was talking to a bunch of colleagues about his time with the Allman Brothers, I mistook him for Dickey Betts and leaned over and introduced myself. He was pissed that I thought he was Betts, and asked me if I was looking to get my ass kicked. He apparently didn't care for Betts, didn't elaborate as to why. We managed to end the conversation on a friendly note, I told him some of my favorite songs growing up were from that band, etc.. He struck me as an angry dude, I hope he reconciled with Dickey and is resting in peace now.

 

[Since65]

Just heard this news a few minutes ago. Butch was in Asheville a few weeks ago with his new band which plays much of the Allman's old catalog of music. If you read much about the history of the ABB it is amazing that any of them are still living.

The band parted ways with Betts years ago, asked him to leave based on alcohol related lack of professionalism. Don't know that they've ever reconciled.

 

[GatorBart]

Saw the ABB in Daytona back in early 90s. Great show. I'm thinking they played with Dylan, or they at least sang Maggie's Farm, as I remember that song. I had few too many substances on the way down to Daytona.
Butch's son Derek is an awesome guitar player. I've had the pleasure of seeing the DTB a couple of times when they traveled out to Seattle a few years ago.

 

[LagoonGator68]

Derek ain't Butch's son.

 

[LagoonGator68]

Butch was a normal, everyday nice guy. Our younger sons went to Maclay School together and we were in Indian Guides together. Lots of camping and canoe trips.

Butch built an expensive recording studio in Midway, Fl. that never caught on.

 

[crosscreekcooter]

Butch was from Jacksonville-Claude Butch Trucks in the center- The bass player (2nd from right ) I believe is Bobby Brantley ex :Lt Gov of Fla
the two guitar players far left and far right later played in a popular Jacksonville band The Deep Six that later became Mouse and the Boys
Butch moved on to the Second Coming that then became the ABB
I think this picture was taken from the roof of the old Seaboard Coastline Building-thats the Acosta Bridge in in the background
Rest in peace Butch

 

[itsgr82bag8r]

Butch was a normal, everyday nice guy. Our younger sons went to Maclay School together and we were in Indian Guides together. Lots of camping and canoe trips.

Butch built an expensive recording studio in Midway, Fl. that never caught on.

Where, exactly? On Hwy 98?

 

[LagoonGator68]

Where, exactly? On Hwy 98?

Just off Hwy 90 in the industrial park I believe....never been there

 

[itsgr82bag8r]

Just off Hwy 90 in the industrial park I believe....never been there

So Milton, not Midway. Oh, ok. Never knew!

 

[LagoonGator68]

So Milton, not Midway. Oh, ok. Never knew!

Midway is between Quincy and Tallahassee.....where I 10 and 90 cross....

 

[ThreatMatrix]

Remembered the firs time I heard the Allman bros. It was the first time I got stoned. Best combination. .

 

[itsgr82bag8r]

Midway is between Quincy and Tallahassee.....where I 10 and 90 cross....

Midway is also between Gulf Breeze & Navarre on Hwy 98! Not sure if its incorporated though....

 

[GatorBart]

Derek ain't Butch's son.

Sorry, nephew.

 

[crosscreekcooter]

Sorry, nephew.

I didn't know Goon was your nephew

 

[AugustaGator]

Sad to hear. I met Butch in Ft. Lauderdale some years ago. He was sitting at a table next to mine in an empty restaurant. He was talking to a bunch of colleagues about his time with the Allman Brothers, I mistook him for Dickey Betts and leaned over and introduced myself. He was pissed that I thought he was Betts, and asked me if I was looking to get my ass kicked. He apparently didn't care for Betts, didn't elaborate as to why. We managed to end the conversation on a friendly note, I told him some of my favorite songs growing up were from that band, etc.. He struck me as an angry dude, I hope he reconciled with Dickey and is resting in peace now.

I used to run around in some circles with him during the late 80's. He did not have the nicest disposition. Of course not sure if it was me or not? :)

Sad to see him go though. Love the Allman brothers. Damn how he aged...I have not seen him for 20 years.

 

[AugustaGator]

Just off Hwy 90 in the industrial park I believe....never been there

Yes, near where crosses I10 west of tally. Is it still there?

 

[Since65]

It appears that Trucks took his own life. Even more sad.

https://www.yahoo.com/music/allman-brothers-drummer-butch-trucks-death-ruled-suicide-234009415.html

 

[LagoonGator68]

Yes, near where crosses I10 west of tally. Is it still there?

Part of the FSU film school now......July, 2016 update on Trucks....https://www.tallahassee.com/story/e...ucks-drives-freight-train-band-back/87394214/

 

[AugustaGator]

It appears that Trucks took his own life. Even more sad.

https://www.yahoo.com/music/allman-brothers-drummer-butch-trucks-death-ruled-suicide-234009415.html

Damn...sad.

 

[AugustaGator]

Part of the FSU film school now......July, 2016 update on Trucks....https://www.tallahassee.com/story/e...ucks-drives-freight-train-band-back/87394214/

Thanks!