R_of_G
August 21st, 2008, 07:46 AM
Some important birthdays today (Aug 21)
1904 - William "Count" Basie. There is no way to overstate the impact this man had on American music.
1939 - James Burton. This guy is a guitar hero to so many guitar heroes. He was a huge influence on so many great guitar players that came after. In my opinion he's one of the best pure rock and roll guitar players and helped define what those words actually mean.
1952 - John Graham Mellor, aka Joe Strummer. Most people here know that I was a huge fan of The Clash. I love Strummer's solo work as well. I am thankful I got to see him play before he passed. One of the better concerts I have seen. He was and always will be a major influence on the way I play and listen to music.
1904 - William "Count" Basie. There is no way to overstate the impact this man had on American music.
1939 - James Burton. This guy is a guitar hero to so many guitar heroes. He was a huge influence on so many great guitar players that came after. In my opinion he's one of the best pure rock and roll guitar players and helped define what those words actually mean.
1952 - John Graham Mellor, aka Joe Strummer. Most people here know that I was a huge fan of The Clash. I love Strummer's solo work as well. I am thankful I got to see him play before he passed. One of the better concerts I have seen. He was and always will be a major influence on the way I play and listen to music.