He can Play that Damn Guitar like an eloquent public speaker. He plays like he’s your grandpa telling you the most gripping and fascinating story, pausing to emphasize important details he wants you to remember and he always keeps you wanting to hear more.
I’d recommend The Legend of Blind Joe Death album or Days Have Gone By Vol. 6.
Underrated music movement from the 60s and 70s. John Fahey, Glenn Jones. Thank you William Tyler for introducing me to this magical world of folk guitar.
I used to think I hated country music; it was for hicks.
Then I discovered Gram and my whole perspective changed.
The Byrds’ “Sweetheart of the Rodeo.”
The Flying Burrito Brothers’ first two albums.
The Stones’ “Wild Horses” and “Dead Flowers” were no doubt influenced by Gram hanging around at Nellcote.
And his solo work (especially with Emmylou Harris); “Grievous Angel” is a masterpiece.
We probably don’t have a Nudie Suit cult, “Far Away Eyes” or alt-country without Gram.
Gone way too soon at the age of 26.
Cosmic American Music for the kids.
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