mers play a decent shuffle. Butch was able to change not only the swing in a shuffle (mov- ing the third eighth note triplet closer to a six- teenth note) but would simultaneously vary the gate time (note length) of the notes. The effect was a dramatic change in feel, say be- hind a verse vocal and solo that followed. I miss playing with a drummer that is that nu- anced with a shuffle. And powerful, my God. A freight train
is a great description. Solid is an understate- ment. Yet always musical. On the road Butch had a clear head and
was frequently the voice of reason in the group. Our conversations back then were re- ally enriching. I was pretty young and green and Butch helped me make sense of the situa- tion I found myself in. His death is really quite saddening, but
I celebrate the gift he gave me in allowing me to directly experience his huge talent. He will be missed and remembered.
- David “Rook” Goldflies, former bassist of The Allman Brothers Band
“My heart is broken.” - Galadrielle Allman, author of
“Please Be with Me: A Song for my Fa- ther” (Duane)
“Oteil and I are just heartbroken and devas- tated by the loss of our passionate, intelligent, kind friend Butch Trucks. Ten years ago, when I first joined the Allman Brothers fam- ily, Butch welcomed me with open arms and he was always so good to me. Butch had such a big heart and he loved my husband fiercely. Melinda, Elise, Seth, Vaylor and Melody, the Burbridge family loves you and we’re here for anything that you need. To all of our Allman
BUTCH, JAIMOE AND DUANE - 1970.
Brothers family whose hearts are heavy with grief today, we love you… Uncle Butchie will truly live on in our hearts and in the ABB music forever.”
- Jessica Burbridge (wife of Oteil, bass player for ABB)
“Man, it makes me sad beyond words to have to write this tribute to Butch Trucks. RIP Freight Train. Condolences to his loved ones and to everyone who loved his music so very, very much. Please honor his memory and his family in whatever way your tradition, faith and personal beliefs dictate.”
- Alan Paul (Author of One Way Out, the inside story of the ABB
“RIP - Butch Trucks - A brother and friend. My prayers are with other Brothers and Fam- ily.”
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