As part of SiruisXM’s recently launched Phish Radio (ch. 29), members of the band sat in the studio and answered some questions on various subjects, and the streaming service released one highlight clip of guitarist Trey Anastasio’s interview in which the Phish frontman proclaimed Derek Trucks as his favorite axeman on the planet.
“I did get a chance to play with Tedeschi Trucks, and we’re going to play together at LOCKN’. I’m really excited,” Anastasio begins, referring to the time he sat in with Trucks’ Tedeschi Trucks Band at New York’s Beacon Theatre in October 2017. (Anastasio has also played with Trucks in other incarnations, including at Florida’s Wanee Festival with the Allman Brothers Band back in 2014.)
“Derek is without question my favorite guitar player and, I think, the best guitar player on Earth right now,” Anastasio continues. “When Derek came along—I saw him first when he was young—I loved his playing so much that…I almost wanted to write him a thank-you note. He made me believe in the guitar as a serious instrument again, and he affected the way I play. I’m playing better because of Derek Trucks. “
Hear Anastasio’s clip from SiriusXM below. The guitarist will lead his solo band in a set featuring Trucks Aug. 23 at Virginia’s LOCKN’ Festival before returning the favor by joining Tedeschi Trucks Band the following evening.
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Buddy Guy
August 8, 2019 at 9:57 amTrey and Page sat in with Allman Brothers in 2009 at the Beacon
Luther
August 6, 2019 at 3:37 pmTrey is right
Cody
August 6, 2019 at 7:57 amLuther Dickinson is better than Derek.
Ray White
August 5, 2019 at 8:06 pmYo Trey, you clearly spelled Steve Kimock wrong
Juan
August 5, 2019 at 9:03 pmIt is spelled Jack Pearson.
KB
August 5, 2019 at 10:06 pmDerek has become a force of nature. But Juan, you’ve hit on something here. There should be a statue of Jack Pearson in every town in America. He is such a badass. Jack/Dickey was my favorite ABB lineup ever, and I loved almost all of their lineups.
MarZaPhiGar
August 5, 2019 at 6:04 pmMy favorite part of late-era ABB shows was WATCHING DT work.
Brian Bernal
August 5, 2019 at 12:33 pmI saw Derek on stage with phish summer tour 99, he was slaying way back then. I agree with trey, Warren is great, long time fan, but Derek is better. Best axe man on the planet…Buckethead!
Topher Kenyan
August 5, 2019 at 10:55 amTrey is back on drugs. To choose Derek over Warren Haynes is ridiculous. Warren has that fat nutsack that hangs at least 11 inches. That’s what makes a great guitarist.
me
August 5, 2019 at 12:07 pmDamn, what are you… like 8 years old?
Johnny Joseph
August 5, 2019 at 1:12 pmHey Topher, Sounds like you’ve got about 10 inches of that sack stuffed in your jaw. Eat it up like a good little boy.