The reason why Danny Gatton did not receive attention and dues he deserved is possibly because technology had developed production values and indeed parallel possibilities such as video so that the average consumer was now faced w/ many new options as to how to obtain and assess their entertainment and artistic choices. Most of these new options were not germane to the focus and sensibilities of many great artists and the simpler criteria that they in previous generations (lets say pre late 70's...certainly 80's) were judged, appreciated and rewarded by in the general audience.
Alan - You are great! (his Bass player?) You make a great point, but it is even harder now. I think he would have made it if wasn't for Fair-fax County Police. I might be wrong, but didn't he die in that hell hole? Alan, you know the real deal. What the heck happened?
In colloquial terms, Danny was way, way, way over the heads of 90+ % of the average music consumer. Most great artists of any medium only have been recognized after they died.
stevearle Actually, the reason Danny did not get the acclaim was because his brilliant playing was rarely *in a context which was palatable to a wide audience.* Watch a set and you are not compelled to go back to it because you just have to hear that old, recycled rockabilly tune again; you want to hear Danny rip. There are a number of very fine players of all instruments who are well-known within their field, but who have not reached a wider audience for this reason.
@EramSemperRecta Nah; there's lots of fine music out there. My point above stands. He had little commercial appeal because beyond his virtuosity on the guitar, the music itself was unoriginal and dated.
Would have absolutely LOVED to see Danny play live. He is the most versatile and talented guitar player I have ever, ever seen..and I was a musician for 15 years. Awesome…gone too soon!
@@guitarman6742 Unfriendly & unnecessary post. I suggest a guide to etiquette next time, and the consideration that others may not have English as their first language.
As a longtime fan- since that Guitar Player edition , this is such a great interview. I see a truly humble man and just an inch of sadness. Was he the”best” ? His mastery of the guitar is undeniable. Perhaps it’s the music consumer? They want something palatable. For me , his brilliance is simply jaw dropping. His death at his own hand is so completely sad . And tragic . Seeing this video only confirms what a delicate line there is in life. RIP Danny. You were the best.
We saw Danny at the old Birchmere in Northern Va.where he just flat out rocked that place,and years later at Va. Beachs' "Jewish Mother"..One hell of a nice guy,who just happened to be a once in a lifetime,certified guitar legend...RIP.
My mom worked at the Birchmere and saw Danny several times. She said the front row had famous musicians every time he played. Also said it was always a very loud show I believe
Those of you who appreciate the skill and the person portrayed here, take note - a documentary on the man is in post-production and will hopefully be released soon. It is going to be called "The Humbler", which was Danny's nickname based on any other guitarist's experience after getting up to jam with him. I'm not sure Danny's horrible, crippling depression did not also contribute to his lack of success. Creative genius seems to carry a hefty price tag for some.
The depression causing the lack of success is one way of looking at it, I might posit that the lack of success could have a lot to do with reinforcing and causing or at least worsening the depression. How heartbroken would you be if you knew you were this good but people didn't care? To have to struggle and scrape and then see someone famous with your name in their mouth, talking about how you're lightyears ahead... That seems crushing. It makes me weep for him and his family. Also they said this doc is finally coming out this year, 2022, I hope that's the case!
Danny was a phenomenal player. I had the good fortune to see him twice. Both times he was extraordinary. Over the top. It is a shame more do not know about and can enjoy his music.
If you do not have it, find a copy of Danny Gatton's "Cruising Deuces". Probably still available on CD. One of my all-time favorites. Danny Gatton, R.I.P. 10/4/94, never forgotten.
A great talent! Sometimes, if a gifted person is taken out of their comfort zone, the results can be tragic. The artist might want to simply play for the joy of doing so on a smaller scale vs. what the record contract forces you into. The music industry is brutal and there are so many talented musicians out there who never get noticed, or the record labels just don't know what to do with them. Even Steve Morse became a commercial airline pilot in the 80s for a while to make a living and this was after releasing multiple albums with the Dixie Dregs (nominated for 5 Grammy Awards), the SMB and a crazy touring schedule. With the advent of the internet, the industry has changed and it offers a platform for more people to get noticed. With downloadable music (burning vs. buying), record companies no longer have the same amount of control that they had in the past. Andy West once said that signing a contract with a record label in those days basically made you an "indentured servant", with the company owning you and your music.
grew up in NOVA, older brother and Danny were friends, my bro, a great guitarist himself, used to to drive over to the Maryland farm for lessons, after meeting him in DC. Danny is a class unto himself.
What a genius... he wasn’t quick he just makes the impossible look easy.. we ll never hear or see anyone like him ever again.. one out of the hat guitar master.
He was nicknamed the "Humbler". ..and was Joe Bonamassa's teacher. Les Paul loved him said he was amazing. He's got several tutorials around and they are interesting and good.
Thanks for sharing this. 88 Elmira was a tape that introduced me to Danny's amazing playing. I had a chance to see him live on one of the outdoor smaller stages at the Montreal Jazz Festival and he just blew away the audience. So many people had not heard of his talent. Two records in and he was gone. Tragic. R.I.P Danny Gatton. "New York Stories" is a great jazz recording he is all over, too!
This is some great guitar playing here! Danny had amazing tone control riffs chords string bending slide you name it Danny could do it and do it better than anybody on the planet then and now Joe bonamassa doesn't even come close still although he is very good Danny was in a league all by himself! He was a true genius guitarist that left far too soon
Such a treasure video. But, i am also saddened a bit seeing him here, with his emotions all out and then knowing how tragically it ended. Such was his playing, all out for everyone to see with nothing to hide. Only discovered him in recent years myself. Such personalities have a hard time coping with the business side of music and are not very tolerant of some of things that surround it and therein also lies one of the reasons he never really reached widely known stardom. tx for upload.
So sad he never had truly commercial success as his talent deserved before he took his life. The greatest musicians are so humble & self effacing, like this man. RIP Danny G.
Crazy how talented he was but he was also so humble. You could tell he was uncomfortable with some of the questions about his virtuosity. Once in a generation type player. We miss you Danny.
I wish Danny had left us with more blues recordings, he could certainly play the blues. We are just hammered with Danny's "pants on fire" country playing. He's showing relative restraint here on "Secret Love" and that's welcomed, at least by me.
As great as Danny was, he left the blues playing to another D.C. legend, Bobby Radcliffe. On our first date, Bobby took me to see Danny playing with Dick Heintze and Liz Meyer. Was great music!
@@rachelgrenadier3021 Thanks for your comment. I appreciate your mention of Bobby Radcliffe. It's an irritation that I've never had the chance to see and hear Bobby perform in person but I've enjoyed his unique style of playing and singing through his recordings.
There are so many brilliant musicians , actors, comedians, songwriters, etc...who never get to the "bigtime" because it just didn't come their way...they didn't understand the business, they didn't want to move, they had other interests, their spouse wasn't into it, etc etc etc but this man is one heck of a guitarist...
Wow, thanks for the upload. Django Reinhardt, Johnny Smith, Roy Buchanan, Jimmy Bryant, Wes Montgomery...Danny could hang with and even outflank. Simply the best, most far-reaching, mind-blowing and diverse guitar player ever, the Charlie Parker of guitar.
Ok Danny was talented and a Virtuoso. But do you know how many Django Reinhardt, Montgomery and Parker composed tunes are standards? For him to be the Charlie Parker of the guitar he would have to be THE reference for great guitar playing. And we would be learning his tunes. Give the man his due yes. Say he's your favourite but please do NOT say outflank and mention Django and Wes. Or say the Charlie Parker of the guitar. Its either you don't know who these players are or you simply forgot to qualify your statements. These players did not have the versatility Danny did...no. but in what they did....they left legacies that are impossible to outflank. Hundreds of class recordings with the BEST musicians of their day. And their compositions. So in no way mean to diminish this mans remarkable talent but i think you should do him the favour and let his talent stand by itself instead of forcing him into shoes his legacy cannot fill.
This is some of the greatest Gatton playing I've seen- wonderful! As for why Danny was not better known, it's incredibly complex IMO. 1) He could not be pigeon-holed to style. 2) He was his own worst enemy in business 3) He was not willing to BS his way into situations that may have elevated his status. 4) The music business is fucked and grinds you into tiny pieces, esp. if you're this good. Weirdly, he's more famous now because of youtube, but not so much with younger folks I think
“The music business is a cruel and shallow money trench, a long plastic hallway where thieves and pimps run free, and good men die like dogs. There's also a negative side.” Hunter S. Thompson
I think you're right about the fact that not very many young people know or appreciate this amazing guitar player would love to know more about his life there's not very much information that I have found I take it his depression is what led to his suicide
His roommate was Roy Buchanan for a time. Funny how Roy's influence is hardly mentioned. I sure wish Roy and Danny got together and composed massive tracks together...to confound n teach future players
He was probably tipped off. I'm not getting that he was a cryin blues sorta fella...maybe more a cryin gal sorta guy. Evil walks among us. A right thing for a wrong person is still net suck.
Also then he would have had on Buster B Jones too. He hid that shit for decades, he's got a great game face or two. Hard to say what CR actually was like on any count; when revelations as such are made it destabilizes any reputation or even basic fact/behaviors you thought you knew...thought you knew them well. How many people have been fooled and because internet we now know the cut of the jib of some of the skeletons; I don't want to see any more.
Joe Barden created Danny's pickups so if you want phenomenal pups; whether for Teles, Strats of Jazzmasters, they are excellent and especially, affordable.
In the final duo I did have trouble understanding the harmonic progression going on, or recognizing what piece/s he was playing...Unless it's just me, maybe he was shy in that aspect of music..I did enjoy it though. He is very gifted, otherwise....I'm a retired bassist and I did like this bass man alot !! Interesting fingerboard ,too ...
@Mark Harris The tune is Secret Love but I’m not sure of the composer. Cudo’s to you for recognizing the connection between Danny and John. To my knowledge, John was the longest standing member of The Humbler’s musical circle. I grew up in Maryland and had the good fortune of watching them up close. Nice and humble human beings! :-)
Can't say he stood alone....he also stood at a stage to tape record n learn from Roy Buchanan. Their lives often crossed..roommates, like same music n Gatton even owned Roy's Fender Telecaster after Roy's suicide.
Absolutely but Lenny Breau too, check him out if you haven’t. I discovered him through Danny, was a major influence on him. Similar techniques and unparalleled talent. Jazz, country, and Lenny had an extra flare with the classical influences. Both gone way too soon, what a shame.
Key to Danny, he was a banjo player as well. Right hand pick and 3 active fingers on the strings. Takes some doing and a lot of practice to wrap one's mind around that technique. Most throw it down as too difficult. Spanish finger pick style ain't easy, but if mastered makes for an impressive show guitar.
He definitely knew that kneck like nobody's business. He played from deep within and he expressed his musical sensibilities from a very non conventional personal place within
While he’s certainly revered by guitarists, the major impediment for his relative obscurity was that he played a style (rockabilly and jazz) that wasn’t particularly popular commercially. Sometimes overly technical playing like he would do live, is just not very easy to listen to
The "thumbs down" are from people like me that just want to smash our guitars on concrete and stick k are are hands in boiling oil after seeing him play , cause there's no point anymore
@@j.d.leslie8458 was this your pathetic attempt to "dox" me or are you subscribing to my non- channel ? Don't forget to hit like and show your support on patreon !! You Slack jawed yokel
I've known about Danny for a long time, but Jesus, that bass man is absolutely kickass too. I don't guess I noticed him as much before as I should have.
Guitar Man Danny was the absolute best. There is no one better than he was. He is Missed and he is the greatest guitar player that ever lived! Picking, speed, tricks
I had an Antique shop in Luray Va. in the 80's and I sold a high back oak bed to his wife, she was from the area,she said here husband was in the music business,he came in to help load it,kinda ancy,gota go gotta go,had never heard of the fellow before , but I remember him,he was wearing a brown jacket,had extra weight on him. latter I found out more about him, funny how you remember some things,
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The reason why Danny Gatton did not receive attention and dues he deserved is possibly because technology had developed production values and indeed parallel possibilities such as video so that the average consumer was now faced w/ many new options as to how to obtain and assess their entertainment and artistic choices. Most of these new options were not germane to the focus and sensibilities of many great artists and the simpler criteria that they in previous generations (lets say pre late 70's...certainly 80's) were judged, appreciated and rewarded by in the general audience.
OK, thanks!
Alan - You are great! (his Bass player?) You make a great point, but it is even harder now. I think he would have made it if wasn't for Fair-fax County Police. I might be wrong, but didn't he die in that hell hole? Alan, you know the real deal. What the heck happened?
In colloquial terms, Danny was way, way, way over the heads of 90+ % of the average music consumer. Most great artists of any medium only have been recognized after they died.
stevearle
Actually, the reason Danny did not get the acclaim was because his brilliant playing was rarely *in a context which was palatable to a wide audience.* Watch a set and you are not compelled to go back to it because you just have to hear that old, recycled rockabilly tune again; you want to hear Danny rip.
There are a number of very fine players of all instruments who are well-known within their field, but who have not reached a wider audience for this reason.
@EramSemperRecta Nah; there's lots of fine music out there. My point above stands. He had little commercial appeal because beyond his virtuosity on the guitar, the music itself was unoriginal and dated.
Would have absolutely LOVED to see Danny play live. He is the most versatile and talented guitar player I have ever, ever seen..and I was a musician for 15 years. Awesome…gone too soon!
Best ever. Can't believe I've just discovered him, god bless Danny Gatton!
Movie in the works www.thehumblermovie.com/
Danny had more cool riffs and runs than anybody. So underated and so fantastic. Scary good.
So much missed he was a genious ...thanks for remind us how much he was awsome!
Nice post. I suggest a dictionary next time.
@@guitarman6742 Unfriendly & unnecessary post. I suggest a guide to etiquette next time, and the consideration that others may not have English as their first language.
As a longtime fan- since that Guitar Player edition , this is such a great interview. I see a truly humble man and just an inch of sadness. Was he the”best” ? His mastery of the guitar is undeniable. Perhaps it’s the music consumer? They want something palatable. For me , his brilliance is simply jaw dropping. His death at his own hand is so completely sad . And tragic . Seeing this video only confirms what a delicate line there is in life. RIP Danny. You were the best.
We saw Danny at the old Birchmere in Northern Va.where he just flat out rocked that place,and years later at Va. Beachs' "Jewish Mother"..One hell of a nice guy,who just happened to be a once in a lifetime,certified guitar legend...RIP.
My mom worked at the Birchmere and saw Danny several times. She said the front row had famous musicians every time he played. Also said it was always a very loud show I believe
Did we?
Those of you who appreciate the skill and the person portrayed here, take note - a documentary on the man is in post-production and will hopefully be released soon. It is going to be called "The Humbler", which was Danny's nickname based on any other guitarist's experience after getting up to jam with him. I'm not sure Danny's horrible, crippling depression did not also contribute to his lack of success. Creative genius seems to carry a hefty price tag for some.
I think his depression had everything to do with it.
Amazing talent.
Terrible loss.
The depression causing the lack of success is one way of looking at it, I might posit that the lack of success could have a lot to do with reinforcing and causing or at least worsening the depression. How heartbroken would you be if you knew you were this good but people didn't care? To have to struggle and scrape and then see someone famous with your name in their mouth, talking about how you're lightyears ahead... That seems crushing. It makes me weep for him and his family. Also they said this doc is finally coming out this year, 2022, I hope that's the case!
@@rayonism I've never known a single person who wasn't a guitar player that gave one damn about Danny Gatton.
@@jdhaole7650You may not know us, but we’re out here.
Still waiting
Danny was a phenomenal player. I had the good fortune to see him twice. Both times he was extraordinary. Over the top. It is a shame more do not know about and can enjoy his music.
RIP Meastro. You and your music will always be alive in our hearts and our ears.
back when guitarists were still respected.
JONATHON SEAGULL Back when "musicians" could play an instrument.
If you do not have it, find a copy of Danny Gatton's "Cruising Deuces". Probably still available on CD. One of my all-time favorites. Danny Gatton, R.I.P. 10/4/94, never forgotten.
Check Amazon.
Learned a lot from Danny's DVDS great player and teacher
So sad he's gone. What an amazing musician!
A great talent! Sometimes, if a gifted person is taken out of their comfort zone, the results can be tragic. The artist might want to simply play for the joy of doing so on a smaller scale vs. what the record contract forces you into. The music industry is brutal and there are so many talented musicians out there who never get noticed, or the record labels just don't know what to do with them. Even Steve Morse became a commercial airline pilot in the 80s for a while to make a living and this was after releasing multiple albums with the Dixie Dregs (nominated for 5 Grammy Awards), the SMB and a crazy touring schedule. With the advent of the internet, the industry has changed and it offers a platform for more people to get noticed. With downloadable music (burning vs. buying), record companies no longer have the same amount of control that they had in the past. Andy West once said that signing a contract with a record label in those days basically made you an "indentured servant", with the company owning you and your music.
grew up in NOVA, older brother and Danny were friends, my bro, a great guitarist himself, used to to drive over to the Maryland farm for lessons, after meeting him in DC.
Danny is a class unto himself.
Groverw - who's the bassist? Still alive? I live in NOVA Too.
One-of-a-kind, to be sure, he touched on a lot of bases.
Big Mac Bass player is John Previti
Thank you Danny Gatton for teaching Joe Bonamassa guitar. You must be so proud of him from where you sit.
Great interview and guitar demo!
Thanks for posting!
Thanks for the post truly one of the best guitarist ever! I guess he wanted to jam with Roy or Rory !! not many great guitarist anymore!rock on !!
I would like to think that Stevie And Jimmy are also in that jam.
super humble Interviewer.. It gets deep on a really respectfull way.. the Interview gets really Interessted in the whole thing :P
Marius Sauer his nick name to local guitarists was the “Humbler” a true head cutter... no one stood a chance.
What a genius... he wasn’t quick he just makes the impossible look easy.. we ll never hear or see anyone like him ever again.. one out of the hat guitar master.
He's is definitely missed. Thank the Lord I was able to see him in my early 20s. Still have a shirt he signed for me from Milwaukee summerfest.
I got to see him about 6 months before he died, it was one hell of a show!
Wow, this is great. Danny really opens up here...a bit. Thanks so much for publishing this.
Damn!
Never heard of him. Unreal, that.
And I dig his humility.
He was nicknamed the "Humbler". ..and was Joe Bonamassa's teacher. Les Paul loved him said he was amazing. He's got several tutorials around and they are interesting and good.
@@votephillips2564 Humbler. I can see why.
Thanks for the info, man!
sow it in dream and cheked out
Thanks for sharing this. 88 Elmira was a tape that introduced me to Danny's amazing playing. I had a chance to see him live on one of the outdoor smaller stages at the Montreal Jazz Festival and he just blew away the audience. So many people had not heard of his talent. Two records in and he was gone. Tragic. R.I.P Danny Gatton. "New York Stories" is a great jazz recording he is all over, too!
The best ever. A total master at any style.
Thanks for the post, brilliant...I really enjoyed it.
We miss you Danny R.I.P.
The best guitarist i have ever seen
This is some great guitar playing here! Danny had amazing tone control riffs chords string bending slide you name it Danny could do it and do it better than anybody on the planet then and now Joe bonamassa doesn't even come close still although he is very good Danny was in a league all by himself! He was a true genius guitarist that left far too soon
If I remember correctly Charlie saw Danny at a bar and was obviously impressed enough to bring him on his show. Kudos for that.
Absolutely unbelievable! What a talent, the Master of the Telecaster.
Man, this is one of the best posts in a while. Thank you SO MUCH!
Such a treasure video. But, i am also saddened a bit seeing him here, with his emotions all out and then knowing how tragically it ended. Such was his playing, all out for everyone to see with nothing to hide. Only discovered him in recent years myself. Such personalities have a hard time coping with the business side of music and are not very tolerant of some of things that surround it and therein also lies one of the reasons he never really reached widely known stardom. tx for upload.
So sad he never had truly commercial success as his talent deserved before he took his life. The greatest musicians are so humble & self effacing, like this man. RIP Danny G.
Crazy how talented he was but he was also so humble. You could tell he was uncomfortable with some of the questions about his virtuosity. Once in a generation type player. We miss you Danny.
It was an honor to get "humbled" by "The Humbler" back in 1986 at the Gentry in DC. Got some good advice and tips out of it.
I wish Danny had left us with more blues recordings, he could certainly play the blues. We are just
hammered with Danny's "pants on fire" country playing. He's showing relative restraint here on "Secret
Love" and that's welcomed, at least by me.
As great as Danny was, he left the blues playing to another D.C. legend, Bobby Radcliffe. On our first date, Bobby took me to see Danny playing with Dick Heintze and Liz Meyer. Was great music!
@@rachelgrenadier3021 Thanks for your comment. I appreciate your mention of Bobby Radcliffe.
It's an irritation that I've never had the chance to see and hear Bobby perform in person but I've
enjoyed his unique style of playing and singing through his recordings.
Check out relentless with joey defrancesco. Lots of blues/jazz on that one
He was too rock for jazz, and too jazz for county, and too country for rock. Record companies didn’t know what to do with him…
There are so many brilliant musicians , actors, comedians, songwriters, etc...who never get to the "bigtime" because it just didn't come their way...they didn't understand the business, they didn't want to move, they had other interests, their spouse wasn't into it, etc etc etc but this man is one heck of a guitarist...
Well said Sir , millions and millions of them. God has given all gifts way beyond the understanding of the human mind . Praise his Holy Name .
1st album I bought of his was 88 Elmira. Listened to it for hours.
Wow, thanks for the upload. Django Reinhardt, Johnny Smith, Roy Buchanan, Jimmy Bryant, Wes Montgomery...Danny could hang with and even outflank. Simply the best, most far-reaching, mind-blowing and diverse guitar player ever, the Charlie Parker of guitar.
totally agree
But the guitarist Danny and many other professional guitarists most admired was the now also deceased at a young age, Lenny Breau.
Could add Shawn Lane to that list. Two greats gone far too young.
Ok Danny was talented and a Virtuoso. But do you know how many Django Reinhardt, Montgomery and Parker composed tunes are standards? For him to be the Charlie Parker of the guitar he would have to be THE reference for great guitar playing. And we would be learning his tunes.
Give the man his due yes. Say he's your favourite but please do NOT say outflank and mention Django and Wes. Or say the Charlie Parker of the guitar.
Its either you don't know who these players are or you simply forgot to qualify your statements. These players did not have the versatility Danny did...no. but in what they did....they left legacies that are impossible to outflank. Hundreds of class recordings with the BEST musicians of their day. And their compositions.
So in no way mean to diminish this mans remarkable talent but i think you should do him the favour and let his talent stand by itself instead of forcing him into shoes his legacy cannot fill.
This is some of the greatest Gatton playing I've seen- wonderful! As for why Danny was not better known, it's incredibly complex IMO. 1) He could not be pigeon-holed to style. 2) He was his own worst enemy in business 3) He was not willing to BS his way into situations that may have elevated his status. 4) The music business is fucked and grinds you into tiny pieces, esp. if you're this good. Weirdly, he's more famous now because of youtube, but not so much with younger folks I think
"Younger folks"...don't know jack.
See also Allan Holdsworth.
Joel Harrison j
“The music business is a cruel and shallow money trench, a long plastic hallway where thieves and pimps run free, and good men die like dogs. There's also a negative side.” Hunter S. Thompson
I think you're right about the fact that not very many young people know or appreciate this amazing guitar player would love to know more about his life there's not very much information that I have found I take it his depression is what led to his suicide
"This little rascal can....." Do ANYTHING!!!!! LOL!! Just amazing.
His roommate was Roy Buchanan for a time. Funny how Roy's influence is hardly mentioned.
I sure wish Roy and Danny got together and composed massive tracks together...to confound n teach future players
Danny had a falling out with Roy over a misunderstanding
@@knowmusicman157 A gross understatement.
@@rachelgrenadier3021 ok so explain instead of criticize or put a clamp on it
@@rachelgrenadier3021 what happened dude?
The Greatest Underrated.
The last piece is the jazz standard Secret love and I believe it was in honour of his late friend Lenny Breau. They would play that song together.
what is the name of the song in the opening before the interview? I just love it
Danny you were amazing , I hope your soul is finally free and in a happy place..simply amazing.
Some people strip the finish off of their fretboard. Danny just wore his off instead.
He could do a mother-of-pearl inlay that was a thing of beauty.
rest in piece great upload!
Go watch the video of Danny and Arlen Roth jamming together, and making an album, talk about string bending craziness
I guess we can forgive Charlie Rose now since he featured The Telemaster, Danny Gatton.
He was probably tipped off. I'm not getting that he was a cryin blues sorta fella...maybe more a cryin gal sorta guy. Evil walks among us. A right thing for a wrong person is still net suck.
Also then he would have had on Buster B Jones too. He hid that shit for decades, he's got a great game face or two. Hard to say what CR actually was like on any count; when revelations as such are made it destabilizes any reputation or even basic fact/behaviors you thought you knew...thought you knew them well. How many people have been fooled and because internet we now know the cut of the jib of some of the skeletons; I don't want to see any more.
I never had a problem with him to begin with
@@ramonmoreno8014 none of us did but he got canceled by the cancel culture for doing the tv broads
Just discovering this genius from researching telecasters. Seemed such a humble lovely guy.
I wish he was still here today shredding on that Telecaster ..!!
Gunz Danny could do a lot more than just shred on a guitar.
Joe Barden created Danny's pickups so if you want phenomenal pups; whether for Teles, Strats of Jazzmasters, they are excellent and especially, affordable.
Thank you, Alan.
I saw Danny tune his guitar like a banjo and played it like a banjo and it sounded just like a banjo...also Danny played the fiddle.
Thanks Alan !!
There'll never be another Danny Gatton. He was there and then boom, they broke the mold.
Maestro and a humble human being he was... rest in peace Danny.
Great post!!
Tele found its soulmate Danny! Rest in peace Master.
4:59 jesus, man, not even a wow, or great job just a dead, unrealization of what he just witnessed. just wow.
In the final duo I did have trouble understanding the harmonic progression going on, or recognizing what piece/s he was playing...Unless it's just me, maybe he was shy in that aspect of music..I did enjoy it though. He is very gifted, otherwise....I'm a retired bassist and I did like this bass man alot !! Interesting fingerboard ,too ...
@Mark Harris The tune is Secret Love but I’m not sure of the composer. Cudo’s to you for recognizing the connection between Danny and John. To my knowledge, John was the longest standing member of The Humbler’s musical circle. I grew up in Maryland and had the good fortune of watching them up close. Nice and humble human beings! :-)
1953 Fender Telecaster, original handwound Joe Barden pickups.
Most unique phrasing from Mr Gatton indeed !!!
Two best all round guitarists in the last 50 yes are ..Brent Mason....and Danny Gatton.
yes.
Brent who ?
You left out Johnny Hiland. ua-cam.com/video/lDUWFQpG9Co/v-deo.html
Scotty Anderson & Tommy Emmanuel
A true guitarists' guitarist.
Fantastic.
This guy stood alone...
Well said.
Yes, he sure did.
Can't say he stood alone....he also stood at a stage to tape record n learn from Roy Buchanan. Their lives often crossed..roommates, like same music n Gatton even owned Roy's Fender Telecaster after Roy's suicide.
Absolutely but Lenny Breau too, check him out if you haven’t. I discovered him through Danny, was a major influence on him. Similar techniques and unparalleled talent. Jazz, country, and Lenny had an extra flare with the classical influences. Both gone way too soon, what a shame.
Here’s a great matchup Danny gatton and Wes Montgomery together! Also Danny and Scotty Anderson would be incredible together both have similar styles
my brother spent many an afternoon with danny at his farm, they both passed too soon
So great🎸🎸🎸
Key to Danny, he was a banjo player as well. Right hand pick and 3 active fingers on the strings. Takes some doing and a lot of practice to wrap one's mind around that technique. Most throw it down as too difficult. Spanish finger pick style ain't easy, but if mastered makes for an impressive show guitar.
Danny was the best.
Totally awesome!!
That song Is Once I Had A Secret Love. Doris day sang it real well.
Dang...what kind of mind allows himself to see the fret board as he does so easily and inclusive?
Any more news on "The Humbler?"
Liz Meyers Band on Banjo and lead guitar Monster may they both RIP
Guitar Player Magazine was a magazine that I DID read regularly
Jazz chops out of this world.
He definitely knew that kneck like nobody's business. He played from deep within and he expressed his musical sensibilities from a very non conventional personal place within
While he’s certainly revered by guitarists, the major impediment for his relative obscurity was that he played a style (rockabilly and jazz) that wasn’t particularly popular commercially. Sometimes overly technical playing like he would do live, is just not very easy to listen to
the best forever
One of the saddest interviews.
Gut wrenching what transpired
How’s he doing?
Holllly shitt. that's a really fluid one, very impressive guitar playing.
The "thumbs down" are from people like me that just want to smash our guitars on concrete and stick k are are hands in boiling oil after seeing him play , cause there's no point anymore
Not true at all.
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Great player Danny Gatton ... please does anyone know the name of the jazz piece..? It sounds like a jazz standard...
Secret love
Jean François Ethier thank you
I've known about Danny for a long time, but Jesus, that bass man is absolutely kickass too. I don't guess I noticed him as much before as I should have.
wesman shaw absolutely! John Previti is a monster player. He was with Danny for years!
Fame isn't for everyone. RIP Danny.
This is awesome
Here's a little tidbit I bet a lot of you didn't know.....Danny did not read music!
"Natural ability without education has more often raised a man to glory and virtue than education without natural ability."
Marcus Tullius Cicero
@@sammccue500 Yes. "It's that mediocre education that'll rot your mind." --Frank Zappa
Neither do most great players.
Another great Danny matchup would be the incredible Rory Gallagher two titans of the guitar both vastly underrated
I met Rory, and would love to have met Danny.
just saw in a comment above that they apparently briefly room mates but fell out over a misunderstanding.
Danny could play circles around the likes of Clapton and Joe Bonna-whatever.
Danny mentored Joe Bonna-whatever. He was a big influence on Joe.
Joe would be the first one to tell you as good as he is now, he's still not as good as Danny was.
Danny...in his sleep...could out play nearly any guitarist around today...especially rock guitarists.
Guitar Man Danny was the absolute best. There is no one better than he was. He is Missed and he is the greatest guitar player that ever lived! Picking, speed, tricks
Guitar Man I've seen Danny play 100 times back in the 80's. He is the best Guitar player that's ever lives. Amazing to watch, it was almost magical.
gatton...the telecaster master of all time
Miss you Danny!
Totally original technique. Jazzabily ! That's not covering it. Not even halfway.
Genius
I had an Antique shop in Luray Va. in the 80's and I sold a high back oak bed to his wife, she was from the area,she said here husband was in the music business,he came in to help load it,kinda ancy,gota go gotta go,had never heard of the fellow before , but I remember him,he was wearing a brown jacket,had extra weight on him. latter I found out more about him, funny how you remember some things,