My Favorite Guitar Players (Part Three)

Here, I chose 6 more of my favorites.

So far I’ve chosen, Chet Atkins, Martin Barre, Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, David Gilmour, Jimi Hendrix, Steve Howe, Terry Kath, Jimmy Page, Les Paul, Pete Townshend, and Joe Walsh. Jerry Reed Hubbard, professionally known as Jerry Reed, was an American country singer, songwriter, guitarist, and actor born on March 20, 1937, in Atlanta, Georgia. His parents separated when he was an infant, and he and his sister spent seven years in foster homes and

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Singing Drummers (Part Two)

Both the drummer and singer, a rare combination in rock music.

Singing lead and playing drums simultaneously is one of the great feats in popular music. Here I’ll post about some of the artists that make it work. The drummer is typically relegated to the rear, but here we’ll find some that should be right out front.

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Queen – Doyle’s Space: Music Hall of Fame

My 2nd inductee of 2024 and my 21st overall.

Queen, one of the most iconic rock bands in history, was formed in London in 1970. The band’s classic lineup consisted of Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), Roger Taylor (drums, vocals), and John Deacon (bass). Each member brought a unique musical background and prior band experience to Queen, contributing to their distinctive sound and success.

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