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Here's one of 'em
I've always admired.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pete_Anderson
Cap, I think I saw that show
recently, if I'm not mistaken.
And I'll take a look, as well. Man, the public has NO idea
how many nameless session guys are out there who can play ANYTHING!
Hundreds in Nashville, alone.
Well, it's a long story,
already told here, but I spent an unexpectedly brief moment on one of those.
I didn't. Happy Thanksgiving, cappy
Nice Bikes!
He made some good records.
He channeled Ray Charles & he moved to Colorado to retire.
Respect to Joe......a definite "pass."
Joe is the perfect example of
"it doesn't come from them; it comes through them."
His spastic moves are simply bolts of music's divinity
passing through him.
On a serious note, this band featured two drummers; Jim
Keltner, who went on to great fame and fortune &
Jim Gordon, infamously noted for ax murdering his mom.
"So it Goes"
Joe Cocker - The Letter
I know;
I often have a different perspective.
My man, that is
an outstanding film, you're "quoting!"
I remember Severn Darden quite well from a long time ago
in New Mexico.
You bet, Myth.........
thay ALL play better than me,
The guy can play, Myth
I watched some of his other videos.
More importantly, he can ENTERTAIN!
Whether a player uses a capo, pedals, effects or not
doesn't really matter when it comes to rockin' a house AND
getting paid.
I think that to be in a top ten kind of list, however, one must come with the ability
to play in any key, at any time, a compliment Sonny paid to DT. I've taken
a better look since hearing that.
A tip for developing sliders; learn the open tunings. It makes it easier to play the blues.
15 yard penalty
for the capo, Myth. IMO, anyway.
It was inspirational.
"Best not bring a knife to a gun fight."
Respect to Trucks; he came well armed.
Me too! A very respectful
& attentive student, as you'd expect.
Sonny Landreth/Derek Trucks - Congo Square
Maybe THIS WAS the original?
Although much of Robert Johnson's life remains shrouded in mystery,
it is believed that he played using a metal guitar slide, which he wore on his fourth finger.
I wondered about him, as well.
Dust My Broom, which was Elmore's signature recording has been played countless
times on stage, on wax & even in space! The Hubble telescope has confirmed it.
For some odd reason, they didn't mention old "Crossroad" Robert Johnson, either.
Dare I say this on the Lord's Day, but in the entertainment biz, the devil plays a significant role!
I shan't say no more, "Puffy."
Like all of these "lists"
they are a matter of opinion. I put Elmore James, Muddy & Son House
in a separate category I'd call The Innovators." They created the art and
those who came later adapted and advanced the technique. Ry Cooder
popularized the style on all the more main stream recordings he made
in the latter 20th century. Props to him.
Dwayne Allman pushed the whole thing forward via that great band he was essential
to, in their seminal years. His influence was mammoth on the current "sliders."
For years until it was stolen, Sonny wrapped his slide in a piece of the shirt D.A. was
wearing on the cover of "Eat A Peach." For a brief moment he thought he'd lost his mojo,
and not just a piece of colorful cloth.
I don't think Bonnie should be on that list. I say that because she doesn't play anything
more than what she's heard before. She does that well enough, but among the masters I
don't think she's in the top ten. Johnny Winters, while also recreating what he'd heard is in
there by the sheer power and intensity of his entire package.
I've always been impressed with Robert Randolph, but he's playing a different instrument, albeit
with a slide, and again, requires a separate category, IMO. David Lindley, as well.
Lastly, Derek Trucks has both the pedigree and the chops to rank well up there on any list.
When Sonny told me that he is the best of all of the current exponents he's played with,
I respect his opinion.
FWIW, "Clide" Landreth has evolved an incomparable style. He's playing shit I've never heard before
using six strings, four fingers & a slide. Again, prejudice showing, he's in a class/category by himself
because nobody plays with his technique although they're trying mightily to figure it out!
Muddy Waters - Honey Bee
Top 10 All Time Slide Players
I think they got the names right, for the most part,
but typically the order is whack, IMO.
https://bluesrockreview.com/2023/11/top-10-blues-slide-guitar-players.html
Etta James/ Sugar Pie DeSanto - In The Basement
Sonny Rollins - You Don't Know What Love Is
Miles Davis - Blue In Green
John Coltrane - I Want To Talk About You
cap, I signed off working with bands
and limited my efforts to singer/songwriters
with session musicians for two reasons. First, the fact is only the writer
of the songs had any lasting financial value to the labels, and it was a
constant effort on their part to separate the "wheat from the chaff."
The biggest reason I stopped was when during a date with a band in NY
someone wondered aloud "Where's Ricky?" He was the lead guitar player.
When he didn't turn up immediately, it was determined that he was in the bathroom,
and the door was locked. They broke it open. He was dead on the toilet with a needle in
his arm. It ruined the session.
Those Texans were the first to tell you that
They did it anyway. Never was my "cup o' tea."
WHAT, cap??
You don't like creme rinse?
Well,here's a quick PG anecdote
about Johnny from one of his fellow Texans, Rocky Hill.
When Johnny was in one of his rehabs, the management saw
fit to let Rocky sign him out on weekends so as to play with his band
in joints in that funky East Texas/Louisiana "time zone."
IMO, at least, this was a lot like putting the fox in charge of the chickens
and probably lengthened Johnny's stints in confinement.
Rocky once told me the Johnny said that after a gig, there were three things
he really looked forward to:
1. A shot of heroin
2.A hot bath &
3.A bottle of quality creme rinse..
Nah, the Dead were camped in mellow Marin.
I was firmly planted in The East Bay.
It WAS you!
I was worried that the image might have killed "Drummsie!"
I'd tell a Johnny Winter story or two,
but it would probably break the internet, Myth.
I DID mention one to one of youse guys way back
when, but I can't remember if it was Drummer or you.
New Buffet? I don't know
I'm not a parrothead, obviously.
Exactly, Myth.
it was a totally "no bullshit" presentation, from start to finish.
The next morning, when Sonny & my wife & son were having breakfast
at "The Nines," the 5 star joint where they were staying, E. Clapton called
and wanted to know what Sonny would like him to play on the upcoming release;
the one with all his hot shot friends. (From The Reach)
No, in fact they didn't, but
there was a unique twist to the night for me.
Once they left the stage following an encore,
there was a short pause and then barefoot Jimmy came
out and performed an acoustic mini set, ending with some anthem
I can't remember.
While this was happening the band has loaded up and are on the
bus going to the Four Seasons Hotel, of which enterprising Jimmy
is a financial stakeholder. No after-party at the venue!
It started out w his trio playing
an odd type intermission for Buffett. That became awkward
and for those years you mentioned he appeared by himself on certain songs
during JB's show.
My son & I caught the "UNDER THE BIG TOP" tour in Portland some years ago
and we were introduced to Margaritaville! Guests of the tour assembled BEFORE
the performance and mingled with their performing friends in a sizeable room where
everything served was private labeled "Margaritaville." That included all the alcohol,
chips, dips and novelty souvenirs. Sonny met us and we enjoyed a few minutes before
he introduced us to the "salt & pepper" duo who were Jimmy's long time back up singers.
The band was loaded with the best guys you could hire including Robert Greenidge on steel drums
and the legendary Ralph Macdonald who played congas and all other percussion.
They have a special friendship, IMO.
Knopfler gave him that Resonator he plays in the
first half of his show.
Frampton thinks a LOT of him, as well,
and until he died, Buffet was another good friend.
It certainly was.
One comment however; they were Bayou Rhythm
when they first went out with John and didn't "become" the Goners
until much later, when he broke out a box of baseball hats with the
new name emblazoned on the front. He distributed them to those of us
visiting after a performance on "Live From West 54th" in NY.
He was always cool to my presence, but that turned to cold when, in the dim light
of the green room, I misread, "GOMERS?"
Put Sonny on the Map!
Thanks to the Hiatt-ola.