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Billy Harlan hit the rock and roll scene in 1958 when he recorded two great songs for his first single, “I Wanna Bop” backed by “School House Rock” and it’s with those two songs that Harlan leads off his Let’s … Continue reading
Every once in a while you have to watch the master to remind yourself to be humble. Chet Atkins: the true master. Here he is playing faster than I can hear in 1956. Atkins took the Travis picking style, transferred … Continue reading
My friend Cindy sent me a link that she thought I should share with you. I had every intention of doing so, but when I followed and began reading, I followed another link within the page and that’s when I came … Continue reading
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After my first experience with French rockabilly which I described in my review of Limoncello Blues by Eddy Ray Cooper, I was curious when I was contacted about a couple of other French billy acts. Was Cooper’s gem of a record … Continue reading
It seems almost redundant and silly for me to say how great Chet Atkins was. He was one of those rare individuals who was influential beyond all reason. Of course, the Country Music Hall of Fame knows that too and … Continue reading
A week or so ago I reviewed Jason Loughlin’s guitar instructional DVD 50 Rockabilly Guitar Licks You Must Know. In the process of writing that review, Jason also sent me his new CD, Peach Crate. Once I had seen his … Continue reading
This Friday, August 12, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens a brand new exhibit called Chet Atkins: Certified Guitar Player. The exhibit will run for 10 months through June 11, 2012. Opening festivities are planned with lots … Continue reading
