Guitarists
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Not sure I can some up with a Top 5, but as well as Chuck, I'd definitely add the late, great Clarence White (from the latter days of The Byrds). Along with drummer Gene Parsons, he invented the b-bender device that allowed his Telecaster to emulate some of the sounds a pedal steel guitar can produce.
I do like a bit of twang.
I do like a bit of twang.
Oddly, it's not his playing in his solo career (which is as good as ever), it's that I've never really taken to his vocals. Much preferred Dan Stuart's. It's not that he can't hold a tune, I just find his style a bit dull. I always rather wished he'd got another vocalist in but, after Stuart, who can blame him for not doing so? 
Oddly, it's not his playing in his solo career (which is as good as ever), it's that I've never really taken to his vocals. Much preferred Dan Stuart's. It's not that he can't hold a tune, I just find his style a bit dull. I always rather wished he'd got another vocalist in but, after Stuart, who can blame him for not doing so?
His voice (spoken and singing) is very nasal. I like to describe him to people as the 'bargain bin Tom Petty', which isn't really accurate (nor an insult, in my eyes anyway).
He's a great guitarist though, and he just makes it look so effortless. Usually with a big, fat grin on his face too. Actually, that's one of the other things I love about him, there's no artifice of the tortured artist, he looks like he's having a great time and he that he thinks you should be having a great time too.
Pound-shop Tom Petty also a good call. Arguably a better guitarist but not as good a singer/song-writer.
Weirdly, I can't remember if I saw GoR. I *think* I saw them at either Rock City or the Town and Country club. Definitely saw the Gergia Sattelites at the latter.
Very nearly saw Prophet in Nottingham about 3/4 years ago but forgot to book and missed it!
Weirdly, I can't remember if I saw GoR. I *think* I saw them at either Rock City or the Town and Country club. Definitely saw the Gergia Sattelites at the latter.
Very nearly saw Prophet in Nottingham about 3/4 years ago but forgot to book and missed it!
Ah, the Georgia Satellites - which is who I presume you meant - now you're talking. Loved their annual summer appearances at Rock City at the end of the 80s.
Chuck has a UK tour booked for later in the year, whenever we get going again. Playing in Gosforth. Although I've got tickets for Leeds. I'd always recommend going to see him. It's a fun show, even if he does tell the same gags every time.
- now you're talking. Loved their annual summer appearances at Rock City at the end of the 80s.Chuck has a UK tour booked for later in the year, whenever we get going again. Playing in Gosforth. Although I've got tickets for Leeds. I'd always recommend going to see him. It's a fun show, even if he does tell the same gags every time.
Ah, the Georgia Satellites - which is who I presume you meant - now you're talking. Loved their annual summer appearances at Rock City at the end of the 80s.
Chuck has a UK tour booked for later in the year, whenever we get going again. Playing in Gosforth. Although I've got tickets for Leeds. I'd always recommend going to see him. It's a fun show, even if he does tell the same gags every time.
- now you're talking. Loved their annual summer appearances at Rock City at the end of the 80s.Chuck has a UK tour booked for later in the year, whenever we get going again. Playing in Gosforth. Although I've got tickets for Leeds. I'd always recommend going to see him. It's a fun show, even if he does tell the same gags every time.
Edit: full re-opening under current government time-table ("data not dates", my arse) not 'til 21st June?
Just checked government regulations (which, when you actually look at them in detail are not very clear), and it states that, no earlier than 17th May:
- Larger performances and sporting events in indoor venues with a capacity of 1,000 people or half-full (whichever is lower) will also be allowed, as will those in outdoor venues with a capacity of 4000 people or half-full (whichever is lower).
