From a 1968 interview with Stefan Grossman at Rev. Gary Davis's home. Rev. Davis talks about the Blues, Bottleneck Guitar, Blind Boy Fuller and Playing the Guitar like a Piano
So did Segovia, Django and Wes. I often tell a luthier I know that without thousands of self taught Guitar pioneers he would be out of a job! Not knocking formal study if It doesn't limit you.
A legend. Meeting this man , I see, as meeting a kinda prophet, a real wise man. He was a brilliant guitarrist, my favorite one, and by the way when speaking even then sounds melodic. R.i.p. Rev Gary!
There’s many cocaine blues today but this man really made the first one or made it known. “It’s for horses, not for men, dr says it’ll kill me but he won’t say when” that line is many songs now whether they be about cocaine, alcohol or something else.
"No I took it up myself." An absolutely amazing talent! Thank you for posting this, Stefan.
So did Segovia, Django and Wes.
I often tell a luthier I know that
without thousands of self taught
Guitar pioneers he would be out
of a job! Not knocking formal
study if It doesn't limit you.
Very grateful that Stefan hauled that heavy tape recorder around so we can hear the words of wisdom from the Rev.
A legend. Meeting this man , I see, as meeting a kinda prophet, a real wise man. He was a brilliant guitarrist, my favorite one, and by the way when speaking even then sounds melodic.
R.i.p. Rev Gary!
Thank you Mr. Grossman for everything you have done and continue to do to keep these legends alive for us students
thanks so much ... i can't get enough, for me this is as close as im ever gonna get to the blues 🙏
Great channel. I appreciate the work you put in on it. Blessings
Rev falling asleep with Bob Dylan is amazing
I took the guitar up myself too except Stefan Grossman books was my teacher. Lol
Thanks Stephan
Fantastic!!
There’s many cocaine blues today but this man really made the first one or made it known. “It’s for horses, not for men, dr says it’ll kill me but he won’t say when” that line is many songs now whether they be about cocaine, alcohol or something else.