Derek Trucks

This is Derek, on stage at the 2001 Pensacola Spring Fest. I like this one, because he is smiling, something he dosen't do very often. He is a true Prodigy. I'm not sure what Duane would think about him, proud for sure, but Derek has taken slide to another level, I didn't think possible. He is in a class alone.

GAS Endstage Disease

This unfortunate patient is in the final stages of Guitar Acquisition Syndrome. Since exposure to the E-bay Virus, the disease has rapidly spread, and is incurable. The patient is clutching a black cat - in a desperate attempt to cure his GAS with a "Black Cat Moan"

Guitar Acquisition Syndrome

After playing converted Right-hand guitars and Basses for 15 years, this was my first lefty. I bought it sight unseen over the phone from Thoroughgood Music in Tampa in 1987. It was the beginning of my Guitar Acquisition Syndrome (GAS). This is no cure (although having children will put it into temporary remission)

50's Les Paul Junoir

In 1975, I picked this Les Paul Jr up, in Wichita Falls Texas, during my Air Force training days. I don't think I paid more than $125.00 for it. It had a 3/4 neck, but a screaming p-90. Eventually sold it to my best friend Gary, for about the same amount.

Freddy Fuzz

I did this in a Creative Literature class in High School. If you remember Zap Comics , you can see the influences. We moved to San Bernardino California, in my senior year - ahh good old San Gargonio High School, my one year there was pretty much void of fond memories. But at least they left me do stuff like this, instead of math or traditional English classes. I'd go to the Principle's office, If I had done this back home in the south.

Red Hot Chili Pepers

I've been into back-yard gardening for 20 years. Yep I grew these bad boys!

My inspiration for Bass comes from Mr Barry Oakley.
I'd like to think he is still laying down melodic bass runs for Duane, in that better place in the sky.

Southern Life

My Great Grand Father and Mother. His Grandfather died in the Civil War.
I assume the picture is from the 1940's or early 50's around Dothan Alabama. They eventually moved to Panama City Florida. Both of them lived close to 90. I remember visiting them in the late '60s , they looked the same as in this picture. Never had (or wanted I guess) air-conditioning. They always offered us kids Moon-pies.

War is Hell!

I served our country proudly '75 to '78 in the USAF as a Hospital Medical Corpsman. I saw a lot of blood (in little plastic bags) and death (mostly 80 y/o Vets) Spending my entire tour of duty at the Tyndall AFB Hospital, (just east of Panama City Florida). Tie a Yellow Ribbon in the old oak tree Ma, I'll be home...around 6 for supper.

Steve and Gary's Big Adventure

Give me a 69 Rambler, $50 bucks and a few buds and you've got a road trip to Disney World in '72

First eletric 1969

Hey, I was hip dude! - that's "Traffic's" first album on my bed. That is a Japanese "Firstman" guitar - I've never seen one like it in the states. (my Dad brought it back from a TDY trip). I think I was showing off with a "Bar" chord.

Gigging Equipment

Hey, in the '70s we gigged with this stuff!

Band of Brothers

My best friends and Band brothers: (left to Right)
Gary Tenhundfeld;Guitar/Slide,
Steve;Bass
Rex Knight;Drums/vocals
Robby Whitehorn; Guitar,
Robby Windsor; Drums/Lead Vocals

The Bath

This is me in the '70's . I was trying to express some artistic B.S. ...lots of Rock stars posed in the bath.

Rex Knight

Rex Knight is one of my best friends, this was back in the '70s, that's Robby's Les Paul Special double cut-away (no reissue here!)
I could say that Rex has his eyes closed because of the camera flash - but more likely he was "in the Zone"

Pine Tree Bar

The Pine Tree Bar, as the "Just'n Case" band. We were the House band in 1979. Played every Friday and Saturday night for $80 a piece and all the Jim Beem we could drink. I am lucky to have survived.

The Mushroom man

If you were into the Allman Brothers , then you know what this little guy represents. It was a time of exploration ....'nuff said

Pee Wee's Oyster Bar 1978

Pee Wee's was a hole in the wall place in St Andrews, Panama City Florida.
I loved raw oysters, until after one fateful visit to Pee Wee's - It could of been the Horse Radish sauce, but it was the sickest 24 hours of my life.

The Chipola Rouges

This was Robby's trendy Beach Pad. We were all just hanging out in the late '70's, doing silly things - except Gary - bottom right corner - He is the only one that appears to be seriously playing his guitar.

Robby Whitehorn

This is one of my personal favorite images, taken around '78. This was Robby's bedroom, a special place to hang out. Left to right are Jimi Hendrix (wall hanging), Rex Knight, Robby Whitehorn, and me. Robby has since passed on. I was very privileged to know him, as a good Friend and band-mate.

Gary Tenhunfeld and Mark Swindel outside the "C" Shell Lounge at the Ramada Inn , St Andrews Florida, late '70s. Although we all played together in bands, Mark was always a working musician. He gigged and played all over town, He had a regular gig at the C-Shell at the time , I suspect Gary and I were just down at the lounge to check him out.

These desperados, captured in 1979, are "Cluster and Rastuss Bowdine". They lived and played on the banks of the Chipola River, along with their other "relertives" Plum Bob, and Paw Bowdine.

E-bay killed local Guitar shows and Pawn shop treasures. The Telecaster

The Pensacola Guitar Show was a short-lived Annual event (lasted only about 3 years) The First Show was in 2001 at the Pensacola Civic Center.

This a 1960 Fender Telecaster at that first show, for sale for $10,000.00! At the time, only 6-7 years ago "$10,000!" indicated an incredibly insane amount for a '60 tele. But, whomever was insane enough to buy it, has more than doubled their original investment!

The Fender Precision Bass

I've played bass since 1973. I was inspired to play bass for 2 reasons, My best friend Gary, played lead guitar better than me, and we needed a Bass in our band more than another guitar. The 3rd reason was Berry Oakley of the Allman Brothers Band. I coped his blues turn-arounds and appreciated his melodic runs. Since all my friends lived and breathed Allman Bros and blues in general - my place in the band was pretty much secured.

The Precision bass in the picture is a '83, was not my first. In 1973 I drove to Tallahassee Florida, at small music store near the FSU campus, I paid $300.00 for a Fender Precision, natural finish with case. It was right handed (lefties were special orders). I swapped the nut and strings around. I didn't have an amp -I couldn't afford one. I would practice with my ear against the body of the bass, listening to Allman Bro records.

I have Egg!