News is certainly beginning to spread of the passing of Butch Trucks, founding member of the Allman Brothers Band and steady presence in the genre-defying rock band for its career that spanned four decades. Remembrances from Jackie Greene, Jason Isbell, Joel Cummins, Charlie Daniels, Greensky Bluegrass and more have already come in. 

Stay tuned for more throughout the day as we remember the famed Allman Brothers drummer. 

From the bottom of my heart, thanks Butch. Well played, sir. Always so very well played. #ripbutchtrucks pic.twitter.com/dVtVtCdlF6
— Steve Gorman SPORTS! (@SGSFOX) January 25, 2017

Godspeed, Butch. Xoxo https://t.co/l5wzQsTg87
— Jackie Greene (@jackie_greene) January 25, 2017

Awfully sad to hear of the passing of Butch Trucks. A deserving legend, with a family full of ridiculously talented and truly sweet people.
— Jason Isbell (@JasonIsbell) January 25, 2017

Just got word that original Allman Brothers drummer
Butch Trucks has passed away.
Condolences to family and band mates
— Charlie Daniels (@CharlieDaniels) January 25, 2017

Only met @allmanbrothers‘ Butch Trucks once on @jamcruise & he was a witty, provocative & funny dude. Thanks for the music, Butch. RIP.
— Joel Cummins (@goldlikejoel) January 25, 2017

Sending love & condolences to the entire Allman Brothers family. RIP, Butch Trucks. https://t.co/EwH6cP3vRg
— Newport Folk Fest (@Newportfolkfest) January 25, 2017

A message from LOCKN’ Festival’s co-founder, Dave Frey, on Butch Trucks: After spending a summer together on HORDE, Butch called about Popper joining Frogwings. That led to 2 weeks of writing and rehearsal at his place in Florida, great people and a good hang in wintertime. Next was a “back to the van” tour up the east coast with Butch, Oteil & Kofi, Jimmy, Marc, and John. The tour featured a 3-night stand at Wetlands and though I’d known Peter Shapiro prior, that’s where we cemented our long-lasting personal and professional friendship. A couple decades later it came full circle at Lockn’ where we were honored to host The Allman Brothers’ last festival show. Great drummers are like great boxers: they hit things really hard for extended periods of time, though it’s not always fun to be around them before or after they’re the ring. Butch was a good person with a warm smile and a big heart. He was a freight train of a man and a master drummer. Thank you Butch for all the great music and your tireless energy, we will miss you dearly. @JayBlakesberg
A photo posted by LOCKN’ Music Festival (@locknfestival) on Jan 25, 2017 at 9:50am PST