Darren Thiboutot Jr.

Darren "Lightnin Thiboutot Jr. (born September 5, 1997) is an American guitarist, known for his work with 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 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 Eddie Kirkland, Tab Benoit, and The Hoo Doo Kings, among many others. Thiboutot started playing guitar at the age of eight, learning from teachers, heroes and influences including Eddie Kirkland, Magic Sam, Nokie Edwards, Roy Buchanan, Chuck Berry, and Roy Nichols. He developed his own guitar sound and was known for his use of a guitar straight to an amplifier, without any effects pedals. Thiboutot was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 18 but has been in remission for seven years. Currently he records and tours with his band Memphis Lightning.

Career Thiboutot began his professional music career and has played with his band Memphis Lightning since he was 12 years old, with his father, Big Red. In 2016, Thiboutot represented the state of Maine in The International Blues Challenge Youth Showcase. In 2019, Thiboutot began touring nationwide with his band Memphis Lightning.

Discography with Memphis Lightning: *2026 -"Personal Obsession" 2021 – Borrowed Time 2019 – Live and Raw 2019 – Come Back Home (live single) 2017 – Trouble