Harvey Mandel (born March 11, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, United States) is a renowned American guitarist famous for his innovative approach to electric guitar playing. A professional at twenty, he played with
Charlie Musselwhite,
Canned Heat (including at Woodstock),
The Rolling Stones, and
John Mayall before starting a solo career. Mandel is one of the first rock guitarists to use two-handed fretboard tapping. Legendary guitar virtuoso Mandel, aka "The Snake," truly one of the most distinctive and innovative musicians, continues to perform throughout the world, captivati…
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