I'm a fan (and you should be too) because... I first saw Derek 'backing' Eric Clapton on his 2007 tour, and not having heard of Derek before, his slide guitar playing blew me away. It was at the NEC in Birmingham and he made my hair stand on end. For me, and its not something you say lightly but he was the star of the show.
I was determined to find more about him, and bought my first album, 'Songlines' from HMV in London, christmas 2007
I love my guitar playing bluesy, funky, atmospheric and also being a fan of world music, Songlines fitted the bill perfectly
Not such a huge fan of his jazzy stuff, but am looking forward to the arrival of 'Already Free' (ordered half an hour ago) and could do with some more refreshing blistering slide.
Have also just bought tickets for his show in London in April as have been waiting for a tour to England. Can't wait - bring it on!!!!!!!!!