It's wonderful to hear John explaining how he approached his finger picking technique. He obviously gave more thought than some others did. And you can hear it in his playing. A studious player indeed.
John.... 1970. I was 17. That year, "On Doing an Evil Deed" Blues. My first or second attempt at finger style. Second effort: "Hesitation Blues" by Hot Tuna. I still play both. Thanks for the sound of John's voice. Pssst!... we're all one of a kind. Wonderful post, Thanks!
His childhood was a captive hell. At the age of 12, he composed 'On The Sunny Side Of The Ocean' His young life as a victim of sexual child abuse by his father describes the context of this composition.
This is fascinating, Ricky. It is a treasure of a snippet. Thank you for sharing this, as it is a priceless lesson from the man.
It's wonderful to hear John explaining how he approached his finger picking technique. He obviously gave more thought than some others did. And you can hear it in his playing. A studious player indeed.
Indeed!
Thanks for this! I’m traveling back in time.
Nice pic of Fahey and Robb.
Great video for anyone trying to play a Fahey song.
"I used to take her on dates in high school, its true" lmao
Perfect. Cheers.
John.... 1970. I was 17. That year, "On Doing an Evil Deed" Blues. My first or second attempt at finger style. Second effort: "Hesitation Blues" by Hot Tuna. I still play both. Thanks for the sound of John's voice. Pssst!... we're all one of a kind. Wonderful post, Thanks!
His music takes a little listening...a very different approach.hes not in a hurry.in a weird way he influenced many players..
Who recorded this thanks. Terry is kind of a smart ass,but I have played with him before.
Where can i find the full audio friend? And thank you very much for this upload
You can buy it on steffan grossman shop. Or someday I will post this on torrents.
He learned quite a bit from Fred Gerlach.
John said that he had the strongest thumb in the business. Actually, I think he wanted it to strangle pedophiles. Robert Wheeler
His childhood was a captive hell.
At the age of 12, he composed 'On The Sunny Side Of The Ocean'
His young life as a victim of sexual child abuse by his father describes the context of this composition.