Susan Tedeschi
Born into an Italian family from Boston, Massachusetts in 1970, Susan Tedeschi grew up in a family of Catholics. Having an affinity for music even at the young age of eight, she made her debut as an understudy for a Broadway musical. She also began attending Baptist churches, finding stronger faith in the celebratory gospel choirs in which she sang. Susan attended Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts after graduating from high school, earning a degree in Performance and Composition. Shortly thereafter, Tedeschi became a fixture on the blues scene in the area.
Susan has played many notable festivals and shows, namely the Crossroads Festival in Chicago, Illinois, where she opened for Eric Clapton, as well as the Lilith Fair in cooperation with Sarah McLachlan. She has been compared to many notable musicians both vocally and in her guitar playing ability. Most critics compare her voice to that of Janis Joplin and Bonnie Raitt, while her guitar tone and ability is often paired with blues legends Buddy Guy and Freddie King.
In 2001, Susan Tedeschi married blues artist Derek Trucks, who has played with The Allman Brothers, filling in the spot left vacant by Duane Allman. Derek’s uncle, Butch Trucks, is a founding member of the Allman Brothers. In 2010 Susan and Derek announced a new group that will be their focus for the foreseeable future— the “Tedeschi Trucks Band”.
Listen to: Hurt So Bad
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