Darren Thiboutot Jr.

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, plus Eddie Kirkland, and Buddy Guy.

Darren Thiboutot Jr.
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
Maine, United States
Genres
Occupation(s)Musician, guitarist, singer, songwriter
InstrumentsGuitar
Years active2009 (2009)-present
Associated actsBuddy Guy
Eddie Kirkland
Marty Sammon
Danny Gatton
Memphis Lightning
Darren Thiboutot Sr.
Rick McLennan
Websitehttp://www.memphislightning.com

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] 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. In 2019, Lightning began touring nationwide with his band Memphis Lightning.[1] He is also an endorser of WB Gear, Intune Guitar Picks, Big Bends Nut Sauce and Levys Guitar Straps.[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
  1. 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. "The Blue Jets, Roots, Blues, Rock Roll, Topsham, USA". Web.archive.org. 2 January 2014. 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.

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