An historical exploration of the many musical styles that together constitute what has been classified as American Roots Music. Everything from Ragtime, Country and Urban Blues, Jazz, Rockabilly and other pertinent styles will be discussed.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Les Paul speaks on Danny Gatton
It seems that Virginia Quesada's ambitiuos and overdue Video Culture project devoted to Danny Gatton's music has been put on hold for some reason, probably due to lack of funding. This is unfortunate but understandable given the current economic climate. However, some of the interviews they conducted as part of the project are available. All are interesting but to me the words of Les Paul, the 93 year old living guitar icon, - who still performs at the Iridium Jazz Club in New York on Monday nights- are most revealing. Danny of course idolized Les Paul and integrated many techniques from the innovative master. Here is the link: http://www.videocult.com/gatton/index.php
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