Hank Garland Born in Cowpens, South Carolina, Garland began playing guitar at the age of six. He appeared on local radio shows at 12 and was discovered at 14 at a South Carolina record store. He moved to Nashville at age 16, staying in Ma Upchurch’s boarding house, where he roomed with Bob Moore and Dale…
Dan Auerbach Daniel Quine Auerbach (born May 14, 1979) is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and record producer, best known as the guitarist and vocalist of the Black Keys, a blues rock band from Akron, Ohio. Playlist 3 Videos Waiting On A Song 2:44 Shine On Me 3:19 Stand By My Girl 3:45 Dan Auerbach and…
Phil Baugh Phil Baugh (December 13, 1936 – November 4, 1990) was an American guitarist. He was known as one of the leading hot country guitarists who are “playing exuded joy and humor.” He was active from the 1960s through the 1980s, performing as a highly sought-after session musician as well as a top recording…
Sister Rosetta Tharpe Sister Rosetta Tharpe (March 20, 1915 – October 9, 1973) was an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, and recording artist. She attained popularity in the 1930s and 1940s with her gospel recordings, characterized by a unique mixture of spiritual lyrics and rhythmic accompaniment that was a precursor of rock and roll. Playlist 3…
John Petrucci John Peter Petrucci (born July 12, 1967) is an American guitarist, composer and producer. He is best known as a founding member of the progressive metal band Dream Theater. Playlist 3 Videos Terminal Velocity 6:24 Music Man Majesty 1:52 Music Man Majesty | MAJ270XFM 1:52 Petrucci is a long-time user of Music Man…
Scotty Moore Winfield Scott “Scotty” Moore III (December 27, 1931 – June 28, 2016) was an American guitarist and recording engineer who formed The Blue Moon Boys in 1954, Elvis Presley’s backing band. He was the studio and touring guitarist for Presley between 1954 and 1968. Playlist 2 Videos Milk Cow Blues 2:23 Rock critic…