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Please forgive me, but I have to comment on the statement "Derek's playing is emotionless...". I don't know who the comment was directed to but it certainly could not be Derek Trucks. Two & a half years ago, I said he was a great guitar player but just not up to snuff to play with ABB. This was not to insult him or his talent. I just felt that since seeing the Brothers since '71, a few months after Duane passed, that these were some big shoes to fill especially the demand for one to improvise as the role he fullfills demands. In the last year & a half, he has reached a musical plateau and has transended himself as a musician. Listen to ABB in early '70 recordings then go on to listen to '71 recordings at the time of "Live At Fillmore". There is a tremendous musical maturity that has taken place in this duration. That critical time on the road playing night after night just started to really come together. You hear it now with Derek being able to play with Warren & the rest of the band. He's only in his mid 20's. What will he be like when he's 40?????!!!!!!! Not only do I feel he fits in with ABB, but I feel Derek is an asset that on a good night will raise the inspiration of the band to push them beyond greatness, just as Warren does. Just because he may not show emotion on physical level does not mean he does not display emotion. I think he plays with amazing passion. I realize the implication of these statements, but if you had been to last Saturday night's show, March 15, you might understand what I'm trying to relate. Thanks for letting me go on so long, but I just felt I it to be said. Nick