Darren Thiboutot Jr.
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Lightnin’ Thiboutot, Jr. | |
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Background information | |
Also known as | Lightnin’ |
Born | Maine, United States | September 5, 1997
Genres | |
Occupation(s) | Musician, guitarist, singer, songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Guitar |
Years active | 2009 | -present
Website | http://www.memphislightning.com |
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, Eddie Kirkland, and Buddy Guy.
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 is a cancer survivor and tours with his band Memphis Lightning.[3]
Career
Thiboutot has played with his band Memphis Lightning since he was 12 years old.[3] He has played and or recorded with other artists such as Eddie Kirkland, Buddy Guy, 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.[1] He is also an endorser of WB Gear and Intune Guitar Picks.[6]
Discography
- 2020 – "Borrowed Time" with Memphis Lightning
- 2019 – "Live and Raw" with Memphis Lightning
- 2017 – "Trouble" with Memphis Lightning
- 2017 – "Waiting on an Answer" with Andy Penk
- 2016 – "Instrumental Paradise"
References
- ^ a b Bouchard, Kelley (11 June 2016). "Darren Thiboutot, Cheverus High School". Portland Press Herald. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
- ^ "Darren Thiboutot". AllMusic. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
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- ^ "Buddy Guy and Darren Thiboutot jam together on stage". YouTube. 27 September 2016. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
- ^ "Band Bio's". Memphis Lightning. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
- ^ "Endorsement FAQ's". WB Gear. Retrieved 2017-01-04.