 | Mel Bay Legends of Bottleneck Blues Guitar |
| Mel Bay Legends of Bottleneck Blues Guitar |
|
Mel Bay Legends of Bottleneck Blues Guitar DVDThis video presents rare and historical recordings from 1965 to 1970 of some of the greatest exponents of bottleneck blues technique. Black bottleneck guitar styles were probably initially inspired by lap style Hawaiian slide guitar which enjoyed immense popularity shortly after its inception in the mid 1890s. By 1903, it was already in vogue in Mississippi and probably elsewhere according to testimony from W. C. Handy, Gus Cannon, and others. Although particularly popular in Mississippi and Louisiana, bottleneck styles could be found the length and breadth of the rural South. While there were similarities among guitarists in some locales, there was no preponderant style or approach other than the abilities and imagination of the guitarist employing a slide technique. The musicians presented in this video are among the greatest exponents of slide blues guitar who ever lived and are ample testimony to the superb variety available in this style. Features Son House, Johnny Shines, Fred McDowell, Jesse Fuller, Furry Lewis, and Mance Lipscomb. Close...
|
| Product Name |
|---|
| Mel Bay Legends of Bottleneck Blues Guitar |
 |
Mel Bay Legends of Country Blues Guitar Volume One DVDAs a genre, blues music was developed at the beginning of the twentieth century by rural black musicians. The music they played was alien to formula, possessing such skill and robustness as to be captivating, but few were widely known. The blues revival of the early 1960s brought |
$23.70 | ||
 |
Mel Bay Legends of Country Guitar DVDThis compilation of concert performance footage features Chet Atkins, Mose Rager, and Doc Watson. The program includes Mose Rager I Am a Pilgrim; Chet Atkins The Entertainer, Jerrys Breakdown, Beatles Medley, Black Mountain Rag, This String, Rainbows, Kentucky, and Until Its Time |
$23.70 | ||
 |
Alfred Publishing Legends of Jazz Drumming DVDExplore the Legends of Jazz Drumming in two parts. Part One 1920 1950 traces the history of jazz drumming in America from its earliest, pre 1920 roots to the advent of the be bop revolution in the mid 1940s and beyond. It features archival film clips and photographs of the greats |
$28.45 | ||
 |
Alfred On the Beaten Path Progressive Rock The Drummers Guide to the Genre and the Legends Who DefinedTeaches the licks, beats, solos, and grooves of 12 legendary progressive rock drummers. Easy to follow lessons feature 36 drum transcriptions. All beats and solos are performed on accompanying CD. |
$19.95 | ||
 |
Mel Bay Blues Piano With Kenny Blues Boss Wayne DVDLet Kenny Blues Boss Wayne take you on an amazing journey through various blues piano styles. Cop some licks from this great player as he explores the piano styles of Chicago, New Orleans, St Louis and more in this intimate lesson for the intermediate advanced player.Topics covered |
$28.45 |
