Darren Thiboutot, Jr. | |
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Thiboutot performing with Buddy Guy and his band at the Capital Center for the Arts in New Hampshire.
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Background information | |
Also known as | Lil' Bluesman |
Born |
Maine, United States |
September 5, 1997
Genres | |
Occupation(s) | Musician, guitarist, singer, songwriter |
Instruments | Guitar |
Years active | 2009 | -present
Associated acts |
Buddy Guy Eddie Kirkland Marty Sammon Memphis Lightning Darren Thiboutot Sr. Rick McLennan |
Website | http://www.memphislightning.com |
Darren Thiboutot, Jr. (born September 5, 1997) is an American guitarist, known for his work with roots, blues, and rock n' roll band Memphis Lightning, Eddie Kirkland, and Buddy Guy.
Thiboutot was born in Maine to his mother Deb, and father Darren "Big Red" Thiboutot. His father was a session and touring blues drummer in the 1990s for artists such as Eddie Kirkland, Tab Benoit, and The Hoo Doo Kings.
Thiboutot has played with his band Memphis Lightning and other artists such as Eddie Kirkland, Buddy Guy, and Jamiah on Fire and The Red Machine. In 2016, Thiboutot represented the state of Maine in The International Blues Challenge Youth Showcase. He is also an endorser of WB Gear.