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Jimmy Bryant
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Jimmy Bryant (March 5, 1925 – September 22, 1980) was a prominent American session guitarist. He was billed as "The Fastest Guitar in … read moreJimmy Bryant (March 5, 1925 – September 22, 1980) was a prominent American session guitarist. He was billed as "The Fastest Guitar in the Country". Biography: Ivy J. Bryant, Jr. was born in Moultrie, Georgia, the oldest of 12 c… read moreJimmy Bryant (March 5, 1925 – September 22, 1980) was a prominent American session guitarist. He was billed as "The Fastest Guitar in the Country". Biography: Ivy J. Bryant, Jr. was born in Moultrie, Georgia, the oldest of 12 children. During the Great Depression he played the fiddle on… read more
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Hank Garland
8,420 listeners
Walter Louis "Hank" Garland (November 11, 1930 – December 27, 2004) was a Nashville studio musician who performed with Johnny Cas… read moreWalter Louis "Hank" Garland (November 11, 1930 – December 27, 2004) was a Nashville studio musician who performed with Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Patsy Cline, Roy Orbison and many others. Born in Cowpens, South Carolina, Garla… read moreWalter Louis "Hank" Garland (November 11, 1930 – December 27, 2004) was a Nashville studio musician who performed with Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Patsy Cline, Roy Orbison and many others. Born in Cowpens, South Carolina, Garland began playing the guitar at the age of 6. He appeared on … read more
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George Barnes
6,466 listeners
Chicago-based jazz guitarist, George Barnes, was a top studio guitarist from the '30s through the '70s. He recorded with Big Bill… read moreChicago-based jazz guitarist, George Barnes, was a top studio guitarist from the '30s through the '70s. He recorded with Big Bill Broonzy, Carl Kress, Bucky Pizzarelli and as a leader of his own quartet in the 1970s before his death in 1977. View wikiChicago-based jazz guitarist, George Barnes, was a top studio guitarist from the '30s through the '70s. He recorded with Big Bill Broonzy, Carl Kress, Bucky Pizzarelli and as a leader of his own quartet in the 1970s before his death in 1977. View wiki
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Eddie Lang
32,784 listeners
Eddie Lang (October 25, 1902 – March 26, 1933) was a jazz guitarist, considered by many the finest of his era. Lang was born Salvatore Mass… read moreEddie Lang (October 25, 1902 – March 26, 1933) was a jazz guitarist, considered by many the finest of his era. Lang was born Salvatore Massaro, the son of an Italian-American instrument maker in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. At first, he t… read moreEddie Lang (October 25, 1902 – March 26, 1933) was a jazz guitarist, considered by many the finest of his era. Lang was born Salvatore Massaro, the son of an Italian-American instrument maker in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. At first, he took violin lessons for 11 years. In school he became friends… read more
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Jim Campilongo
5,161 listeners
With seven albums of original material and guest appearances on dozens of recordings; from the Bammie-winner's contribution on Cake&#x… read moreWith seven albums of original material and guest appearances on dozens of recordings; from the Bammie-winner's contribution on Cake's million-selling "Prolonging the Magic" to (most recently) doing lead guitar duties … read moreWith seven albums of original material and guest appearances on dozens of recordings; from the Bammie-winner's contribution on Cake's million-selling "Prolonging the Magic" to (most recently) doing lead guitar duties with The Little Willies, his band with Norah Jones, Campilon… read more
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Lenny Breau
30,089 listeners
Leonard Harold Breau (August 5, 1941 – August 12, 1984) was an American-Canadian guitarist. He blended many styles of music, including jazz… read moreLeonard Harold Breau (August 5, 1941 – August 12, 1984) was an American-Canadian guitarist. He blended many styles of music, including jazz, country, classical, and flamenco. Inspired by country guitarists like Chet Atkins, Breau used fi… read moreLeonard Harold Breau (August 5, 1941 – August 12, 1984) was an American-Canadian guitarist. He blended many styles of music, including jazz, country, classical, and flamenco. Inspired by country guitarists like Chet Atkins, Breau used fingerstyle techniques not often used in jazz guitar. By using… read more
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Buddy Emmons
8,843 listeners
Buddy Emmons is the most influential pedal steel guitar player in the world. He has been recording by himself and as a session musician sin… read moreBuddy Emmons is the most influential pedal steel guitar player in the world. He has been recording by himself and as a session musician since the 50's. He has also participated in the technical development of the instrument itself, … read moreBuddy Emmons is the most influential pedal steel guitar player in the world. He has been recording by himself and as a session musician since the 50's. He has also participated in the technical development of the instrument itself, being a founder of both the Sho-bud steel guitar company, as… read more
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Les Paul And His Trio
1,082 listeners
Trio formed in 1937 by Les Paul, with singer/rhythm guitarist Jim Atkins (older half-brother of guitarist Chet Atkins) and bassist/percussi… read moreTrio formed in 1937 by Les Paul, with singer/rhythm guitarist Jim Atkins (older half-brother of guitarist Chet Atkins) and bassist/percussionist Ernie "Darius" Newton. They left Chicago for New York in 1938, landing a featured … read moreTrio formed in 1937 by Les Paul, with singer/rhythm guitarist Jim Atkins (older half-brother of guitarist Chet Atkins) and bassist/percussionist Ernie "Darius" Newton. They left Chicago for New York in 1938, landing a featured spot with Fred Waring's Pennsylvanians radio show. Appa… read more
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Ted Greene
27,564 listeners
Greene began his own guitar studies at age 11, and was an accomplished player while still in high school, often collaborating with local R&… read moreGreene began his own guitar studies at age 11, and was an accomplished player while still in high school, often collaborating with local R&B groups; he briefly studied accounting at Cal State Northridge, but soon dropped out to devot… read moreGreene began his own guitar studies at age 11, and was an accomplished player while still in high school, often collaborating with local R&B groups; he briefly studied accounting at Cal State Northridge, but soon dropped out to devote all of his energies to music. While Greene is often regard… read more
