Darren Thiboutot Jr.

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Lightnin’
Lightnin’ performing with Buddy Guy and his band at the Capital Center for the Arts in New Hampshire.
Lightnin’ performing with Buddy Guy and his band at the Capital Center for the Arts in New Hampshire.
Background information
Also known asLightnin’ Thiboutot Jr.
Born (1997-09-05) September 5, 1997 (age 24)
Maine, United States
Genres
Occupation(s)Musician, guitarist, singer, songwriter
InstrumentsGuitar
Years active2009 (2009)-present
Associated actsBuddy Guy
Eddie Kirkland
Luther Johnson (Guitar Junior)
Marty Sammon
Albert Castiglia
Jimmie Vaughan
Samantha Fish
Kenny Wayne Shepherd
Robin Trower
Memphis Lightning
Darren Thiboutot Sr.
Websitehttp://www.memphislightning.com

Darren "Lightnin'" Thiboutot Jr. (born September 5, 1997) is an American guitarist, known for his work with roots, blues, and rock n' roll band Memphis Lightning. He has also shared the stage and or recorded with Eddie Kirkland, Jimmie Vaughan, Samantha Fish, Albert Castiglia, Paul Nelson, Brent Mason, Robin Trower, Buddy Guy and many more.

Early life[]

Thiboutot, also known as Lightning 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 among many others.[1][2] Lightning started playing guitar at the age of 8, learning from Teachers and Influences like Eddie Kirkland, Magic Sam, Nokie Edwards, Roy Buchanan, Chuck Berry, Roy Nichols and many more. Lightning is also cancer survivor and currently records and tours with his band Memphis Lightning.[3]

Career[]

Thiboutot has played with his band Memphis Lightning since he was 12 years old, with his Father Big Red.[3] Since starting his career, he has shared the stage with and or recorded with other artists such as Eddie Kirkland, Buddy Guy, Luther Johnson (Guitar Junior), Jimmie Vaughan, Samantha Fish, Tab Benoit, Brent Mason, Paul Nelson, Joanna Connor, Marty Sammon, Big Sandy, Tammi Savoy, Jamiah on Fire and The Red Machine, among others.[4][5] In 2016, Thiboutot represented the state of Maine in The International Blues Challenge Youth Showcase. In 2019, Lightning began touring nationwide with his band Memphis Lightning.[1] His Band has three Records out on SweetTone Records with two records on the way. Also several records recorded as a session musician. Currently, Lightning is four years in remission from his cancer, and continues to Tour and Record. He is also an endorser of WB Gear, Intune Guitar Picks, Big Bends Nut Sauce and Levys Guitar Straps.[6]

Discography[]

  • 2021 - The Road Is My Home with Memphis Lightning
  • 2020 – Borrowed Time with Memphis Lightning
  • 2019 – Live and Raw with Memphis Lightning
  • 2019 - Come Back Home (Live Single) with Memphis Lightning
  • 2019 - Long Road to Nowhere with Mean Green Mothers
  • 2018 – When Nature Calls with Mean Green Mothers
  • 2017 – Trouble with Memphis Lightning
  • 2017 – Waiting on an Answer with Andy Penk
  • 2016 – Instrumental Paradise Part 2
  • 2015 – Instrumental Paradise Part 1

References[]

  1. ^ a b Bouchard, Kelley (11 June 2016). "Darren Thiboutot, Cheverus High School". Portland Press Herald. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
  2. ^ "Darren Thiboutot". AllMusic. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
  3. ^ a b "The Blue Jets, Roots, Blues, Rock Roll, Topsham, USA". 2 January 2014. Archived from the original on 2014-01-02. Retrieved 5 November 2020.
  4. ^ "Buddy Guy and Darren Thiboutot jam together on stage". YouTube. 27 September 2016. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
  5. ^ "Band Bio's". Memphis Lightning. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
  6. ^ "Endorsement FAQ's". WB Gear. Retrieved 2017-01-04.

External links[]

A Day in the Life of Memphis Lightning

List of Memphis Lightning Shows In Florida

News Article on Memphis Lightning for Touring and National Shows

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