Luther passed away when my mother was only 9 years old so I never got to meet him. The only things I have of his are a few tie clips, some cuff links, and his dog tags from his service in the Air Force.
Why famous people can not be related to run of the mill every people? I assure they can and I am proof of it. On my mother's Father's side I am related to the Wright Brothers and on her mother's side I am actually related to W.S. Holland.
and we all were blessed when Bob Wootton came along after the passing of Luther...Bob took right over where Luther left off and progressed just enough to finish what Luther started.
brad metcalf Actually, they each had a job/talent, making it work together. Especially Marshall Grant (Bass player) who did the business keeping them together. I’m just happy that Grant wrote a book “ I Was There When It Happened”
You can tell in the few times he is on camera talking that he had a great sense of humor. The feeling that he was super quiet may be true may not be but he had to be a tough country boy to fit in with what was really a rowdy group of men. It's really so sad his life was cut short. But here we are 50 years after his death talking about him which in & of itself is a tribute to his legacy.
I am sure its not as simple as it looks. His playing is steady, his timing is spot on. You probably wouldnt call him a virtuoso , like Chet Atkins. But he gave Johnny Cash his signature sound.
Ya gotta love Luther, totally unique, instantly recognizable. It cracks me up watching him, his head seldom moves but boy, those eyes are darting around!
man, I love Johnny Cash music, Johnny's bass player, Marshall Grant said in his book "I was there when it happened" that they stumbled upon that sound. Luther started out with a second hand electric guitar that had the volume stuck on high, so someone told Luther to mute the loudness with the palm of his picking hand and the Johnny Cash sound was invented in Memphis, Tennessee in late 1955! Aaron from Australia. p.s. Saw Johnny in concert at Festival Hall, Brisbane, Queensland celebrated 25 years in the music business, 1981.
My favorite guitarist. The art of playing minimal straight to the point lead guitar is a lost talent these days. Today its as many fast and flailing licks as you can squeeze in there. Takes a great amount of talent to do that....but I like to hear a lead guitar that actually sounds like the melody of the song!! Its kinda funny also that very talented guitar players cant seem to play Luthers style simply because they don't know how to break something down so simple. Luthers style may sound simple...but replicating it is quite a challenge. Theres no doubt that Luther Perkins and his unique sound is what put Johnny Cash on the map. Without Luther there would have been no Johnny. Luther Perkins should be in the Country Music Hall of Fame!!!
That's exactly what I loved about Duane Eddy. Nothing super glitzy, just good solid hard core melodic pickin'. Seems like he's sort of been forgotten as the years have passed.
JUST BEGAN IN EARNEST LEARNING HIS STYLE AND YEAH IT AIN’T LIKE JAMES BURTON BUT TO REPLICATE THE TONE AND TIMING IS DIFFICULT (BEING A DRUMMER AND BANJO PLAYER HELPS TREMENDOUSLY) RIP TO A GUITAR ICON!!!
@@Antarath i have to agree. Music theory does help you expand your styl and technicality, but learning to play by ear instead of a tutor helps you get as most in tune and personal music as you can. Its the hardest learn style but has the best results because you arent taught to replicate in a way
DeadKoby -Extremely individualist styles aren’t comparable to musical sophistication and expertise. Every song Bo Diddley ever did was just a single G chord progression played more as percussion to establish his lead as driving the beat. Billy Holliday had just over a one octave range, but she could do brilliant things within it. Limited musicians become predictable and boring, Luther Perkins was never boring: that sound was adapted to be the signature of the best songs ever done by Johnny Cash.
LUTHER PERKINS WAS ONE OF MY GUITAR INFLUENCES GROWING UP IN QUEENSLAND AUSTRALIA. SAW JOHNNY CASH HERE IN CONCERT 1981, SHOW WAS OKAY BUT WHEN MIDWAY THROUGH THE SHOW THEY PAUSED, CLOSED THE CURTAINS FOR A MINUTE OR TWO THEN THE CURTAINS SEPERATED TO SHOW JOHNNY ON ACOUSTIC, MARSHALL GRANT ON DOUBLE BASS AND AND W.S. HOLLAND PLAYIN ALL THE EARLY CASH HITS THAT LUTHER PICKED ON.......THAT MADE THE SHOW THAT NIGHT, ONE WOMAN A FEW ROWS BEHIND ME SCREAMED OUT, "JOHNNY, I'VE GOT ALL YOUR RECORDS!"
I have so much respect for Luther. I wish I could've seen him play in person. I really hope one of these days I can head down to Hendersonville and pay my respects. He's my inspiration for playing guitar. And to think he learned basically on his own is amazing. He created this certain style and I love it.
Other than my dad, who inspired me to play guitar, Luther is my very favorite picker! He can say more with one note than Van Halen can say with 100 notes! Play it strange!
@@franklopresti2870 exactly ever since I was a little kid I'm 20 now and still play guitar in Luther Perkins style I don't care for shredding Luther Perkins is still my number 1 favorite guitarist ever in my opinion I rather listen to Luther Perkins play guitar oh yeah I even use flatwound strings and my tube amp and I even have a homemade echosonic amp that me and my grandpa built from schematics we found we had to improvise a few things though but it sounds like a real Echosonic amp and I use my own homemade unique shaped hollow electric guitar that me and my grandpa built completely from scratch and that's been my main guitar ever since I've been playing guitar since I was 7 years old I'm 20 now and whenever I think of a solo I think what would Luther do howdy from North Carolina
Luther was only 40 years old when he died. That guitar style was straight from Luther's soul. And as long as priceless recordings like the ones in this clip exist, and the unique Johnny Cash sound exists, Luther's soul will live on, and be with us forever.
We also need to remember that lead style guitar developed from blues guitar [Leslie Riddle] in the early 20th Century. Johnny’s Cash’s future mother-in-law, Maybelle Carter, learned how to play this way on guitar and autoharp, actually playing lead and rhythm simultaneously. She demonstrated this on the Carter Family recordings beginning in 1927, in concerts, and on the radio. On TV, the camera always zoomed on Maybelle Carter’s picking and L hand when she played verses of songs as she performed with her daughters. Two generations of guitarists ~ including Luther and Carl Perkins began imitating Maybelle Carter. Playing melody on guitar eventually became the astonishing lead guitar technique of Erik Clapton, Marty Stuart, Travis Tripp, Randy Scruggs, Clarence White, and every guitarist who could possibly play this way.
This is such an incredible compilation. I’m so grateful that someone would take the time to make this, and that folks all have such heartfelt positive things to say about the late Mr. Perkins.
Even though technically not the greatest and most stuff he plays is simple he is still a top 5 guitar player of all time for me and being a 30 year old guy I oddly enough pull lots of my inspiration from him and Carl Perkins probably the most out of any other guitar players as well.
watch his eyes and the looks on his face. who does he look at when he starts his solos? like a little boy who just broke the neighbors window. probably God showin him the licks.
Been practicing his style recently and while it's simple to play for the most part... It's not easy to keep it in tempo the way he did. Bravo Mr Perkins.
Luther used some delay or “ slap back” with his guitar. It’s a crucial ingredient to the sound that most people overlook. I could play like Luther but it always felt like something was off or missing, and like you the tempo just felt off. Well one day I bought a cheap delay pedal and set it for just a slight delay, combined with a touch of reverb, and out came that classic Luther Perkins slap back sound! The tempo felt right and all fell into place 👍. If you like playing Luther and cash tunes then definitely go grab a delay pedal it makes all the difference. Can’t believe I played for 20 years without one lol
For you young beginner guitar players. A clean amp, little reverb, and a delay pedal is what you need for the sound. Many people don’t bother with the slap back delay but it’s crucial for the genuine sound. The delay combined with a little reverb is what gives you that slap back echoing tone. I played for years only using reverb but the delay put the icing on the cake. A little compression don’t hurt either although I’m not sure if Luther used one
It was rare that Luther smiled, but there are a couple clips on UA-cam where he does. There's a video here of Get Rhythm, where he has a big smile after the song ends.
Thank you for this. It's a shame the camera wasn't always on him during his solos. Without Luther's distinctive sound, I am convinced none of us would have ever heard of Johnny Cash. See, I told you I could catch a fish this way
The Home of the blues solo has always been a fave of mine an amp, six strings and the fingers of Mr Luther Perkins. Is Luther playing an esquire on this one? 100% live with the almost telepathic interplay between the instruments is stunning.
He really did create the whole Johnny cash song. I always love watching lol be performances because he just looks so stone faced while he is playing guitar solos that literally shaped the history of music. Must have had stage fright and be very truly got over it
See a lot of people saying he wasn’t the most technical player but I think that his right hand technique is pretty important to pay attention to. Picking notes that crisp and clean while adding texture at the same time isn’t that easy
WhenJohnny Cash with Luther Perkins and The Tennessee Three appeared at a USAF base in England in the early 1960s Keith Richards made a point of being there. For the chance of speaking with Luther Perkins! Ever since I read that story online I’ve always had nothing but respect for Keith. He’s not just a pretty face.
*Thanks. Wow! How did I end up here? Keith Richard documentary on Netflix. Luther Perkins and Johnny Cash were mentioned. Greetings from sunny tropical Thailand Johnny BikeSanooK!*
Luther ❤was “It” 🏅. Even as kids who didn’t know a thing about guitars we knew there was something more - - A Lot More - going on. Keith Richard’s knew. Understood and appreciated the masterful virtuosity of Luther Perkins. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🫡✌️🏅Shining Star Forever, R.I.P., Luther🇺🇸
Sadly it was missed out but I always loved the little Skip in before Johnny Cash started singing ‘Guess Things Happen That Way” on The Town Hall Party.
He may have not been the best guitarist but to me he was the greatest his style was all his he did not play like any one else but everyone wanted to play like him including me
I completely agree I'm 20 and ever since I was a little kid I first that solo from Folsom prison blues that's when I knew I wanted to play guitar Luther Perkins is still my number 1 favorite guitarist ever and he will always be
Luther had the same job Malcolm Young had. Luther's job was to make Johnny sound great, and Malcom's was to make Angus sound great. It's a hell of a job to make a legend sound great. Damn they were good at their jobs.
Luther had a great sound. As hard as I try I can’t get my Fender Jaguar to get that twangy. Might need different strings. I’ll keep trying. Luther is great. Never forgotten.
clearly not a virtuoso (nor was cash by any means), but somehow what he did was magic. whenever the producers put big bands and big shot guitarplayers around Cash, the whole thing failed miserably (not commercially, but musically). the real thing was him with Luther Perkins.
That's my grandfather! Great inspiration!
During his first marriage to Birtie he had 3 daughters Linda, Vickie, and Claudia. I am Vickies only son.
Luther passed away when my mother was only 9 years old so I never got to meet him. The only things I have of his are a few tie clips, some cuff links, and his dog tags from his service in the Air Force.
Why famous people can not be related to run of the mill every people? I assure they can and I am proof of it. On my mother's Father's side I am related to the Wright Brothers and on her mother's side I am actually related to W.S. Holland.
I am a distant cousin and friend to W.S. Holland.
***** I'm happy to hear it.
luther made Johnny sound like Johnny.
very hard to argue that point. As much as I love Johnny Cash......
and we all were blessed when Bob Wootton came along after the passing of Luther...Bob took right over where Luther left off and progressed just enough to finish what Luther started.
no doubt about that.
Agreed, and this was when Johnny Cash was Johnny Cash The I Walk The Line era.
brad metcalf Actually, they each had a job/talent, making it work together. Especially Marshall Grant (Bass player) who did the business keeping them together. I’m just happy that Grant wrote a book “ I Was There When It Happened”
You can tell in the few times he is on camera talking that he had a great sense of humor. The feeling that he was super quiet may be true may not be but he had to be a tough country boy to fit in with what was really a rowdy group of men. It's really so sad his life was cut short. But here we are 50 years after his death talking about him which in & of itself is a tribute to his legacy.
I love Luther's solos. When I am driving in my car I play the solo from "Get Rhythm" over and over. It is him. Nobody else can do it like that.
My favorite guitarist of all time! Luther Perkins 1928-1968 RIP
I am sure its not as simple as it looks. His playing is steady, his timing is spot on.
You probably wouldnt call him a virtuoso , like Chet Atkins. But he gave Johnny Cash his signature sound.
He’s one of the reasons that I’m getting a telecaster
Creo que usaba una esquier
@@apycamacho5826no he used an esquire. A fender esquire
Ya gotta love Luther, totally unique, instantly recognizable. It cracks me up watching him, his head seldom moves but boy, those eyes are darting around!
man, I love Johnny Cash music, Johnny's bass player, Marshall Grant said in his book "I was there when it happened" that they stumbled upon that sound. Luther started out with a second hand electric guitar that had the volume stuck on high, so someone told Luther to mute the loudness with the palm of his picking hand and the Johnny Cash sound was invented in Memphis, Tennessee in late 1955! Aaron from Australia. p.s. Saw Johnny in concert at Festival Hall, Brisbane, Queensland celebrated 25 years in the music business, 1981.
alterdestiny
I agree. 👍🎸🎵
Luther Perkins...the innovator of the Johnny Cash sound.
My favorite guitarist. The art of playing minimal straight to the point lead guitar is a lost talent these days. Today its as many fast and flailing licks as you can squeeze in there. Takes a great amount of talent to do that....but I like to hear a lead guitar that actually sounds like the melody of the song!! Its kinda funny also that very talented guitar players cant seem to play Luthers style simply because they don't know how to break something down so simple. Luthers style may sound simple...but replicating it is quite a challenge. Theres no doubt that Luther Perkins and his unique sound is what put Johnny Cash on the map. Without Luther there would have been no Johnny. Luther Perkins should be in the Country Music Hall of Fame!!!
I have no problem playing like Luther but otherwise I agree to some extent. I love flashy lead guitar as well as simple playing
@@lrn_news9171 certainly nothing wrong with loving flashy guitar and it certainly requires lots of talent. Didn’t mean to degrade or minimize it 👍.
That's exactly what I loved about Duane Eddy. Nothing super glitzy, just good solid hard core melodic pickin'. Seems like he's sort of been forgotten as the years have passed.
@@Code9 Doesn’t get much better than Rebel Rouser 👍🏻
JUST BEGAN IN EARNEST LEARNING HIS STYLE AND YEAH IT AIN’T LIKE JAMES BURTON BUT TO REPLICATE THE TONE AND TIMING IS DIFFICULT (BEING A DRUMMER AND BANJO PLAYER HELPS TREMENDOUSLY) RIP TO A GUITAR ICON!!!
Luther wasn't a great technical player... but he created a style perfect for the songs. One of my favorite styles to play
sometimes i think people who taught themselves do that a lot
The best do that. They don't know music theory. They play by ear and soul
@@Antarath i have to agree. Music theory does help you expand your styl and technicality, but learning to play by ear instead of a tutor helps you get as most in tune and personal music as you can. Its the hardest learn style but has the best results because you arent taught to replicate in a way
DeadKoby -Extremely individualist styles aren’t comparable to musical sophistication and expertise. Every song Bo Diddley ever did was just a single G chord progression played more as percussion to establish his lead as driving the beat. Billy Holliday had just over a one octave range, but she could do brilliant things within it. Limited musicians become predictable and boring, Luther Perkins was never boring: that sound was adapted to be the signature of the best songs ever done by Johnny Cash.
So amazing what .a great time
Suave, Stoic, and Sensational. The original guitar picker with the best stare-down in rock and roll history.
LUTHER PERKINS WAS ONE OF MY GUITAR INFLUENCES GROWING UP IN QUEENSLAND AUSTRALIA. SAW JOHNNY CASH HERE IN CONCERT 1981, SHOW WAS OKAY BUT WHEN MIDWAY THROUGH THE SHOW THEY PAUSED, CLOSED THE CURTAINS FOR A MINUTE OR TWO THEN THE CURTAINS SEPERATED TO SHOW JOHNNY ON ACOUSTIC, MARSHALL GRANT ON DOUBLE BASS AND AND W.S. HOLLAND PLAYIN ALL THE EARLY CASH HITS THAT LUTHER PICKED ON.......THAT MADE THE SHOW THAT NIGHT, ONE WOMAN A FEW ROWS BEHIND ME SCREAMED OUT, "JOHNNY, I'VE GOT ALL YOUR RECORDS!"
I have so much respect for Luther. I wish I could've seen him play in person. I really hope one of these days I can head down to Hendersonville and pay my respects. He's my inspiration for playing guitar. And to think he learned basically on his own is amazing. He created this certain style and I love it.
Luther Perkins was a boss with the electric guitar..... Now I want to buy an electric guitar and learn how to play in that style.
I’ve been playing lead guitar for over 30 years. Lovin’ every minute of it!
Other than my dad, who inspired me to play guitar, Luther is my very favorite picker! He can say more with one note than Van Halen can say with 100 notes! Play it strange!
@@franklopresti2870
exactly ever since I was a little kid I'm 20 now and still play guitar in Luther Perkins style I don't care for shredding Luther Perkins is still my number 1 favorite guitarist ever in my opinion I rather listen to Luther Perkins play guitar oh yeah I even use flatwound strings and my tube amp and I even have a homemade echosonic amp that me and my grandpa built from schematics we found we had to improvise a few things though but it sounds like a real Echosonic amp and I use my own homemade unique shaped hollow electric guitar that me and my grandpa built completely from scratch and that's been my main guitar ever since I've been playing guitar since I was 7 years old I'm 20 now and whenever I think of a solo I think what would Luther do howdy from North Carolina
Luther was only 40 years old when he died. That guitar style was straight from Luther's soul. And as long as priceless recordings like the ones in this clip exist, and the unique Johnny Cash sound exists, Luther's soul will live on, and be with us forever.
Simple but very effective technique!
God bless you Luther, technically not the best, but we're still talking about him 50 plus years later so he was clearly doing something right! :)
We also need to remember that lead style guitar developed from blues guitar [Leslie Riddle] in the early 20th Century.
Johnny’s Cash’s future mother-in-law, Maybelle Carter, learned how to play this way on guitar and autoharp, actually playing lead and rhythm simultaneously. She demonstrated this on the Carter Family recordings beginning in 1927, in concerts, and on the radio.
On TV, the camera always zoomed on Maybelle Carter’s picking and L hand when she played verses of songs as she performed with her daughters.
Two generations of guitarists ~ including Luther and Carl Perkins began imitating Maybelle Carter. Playing melody on guitar eventually became the astonishing lead guitar technique of Erik Clapton, Marty Stuart, Travis Tripp, Randy Scruggs, Clarence White, and every guitarist who could possibly play this way.
It's such a shame he lived during a period there was limited film footage. Maybe that adds to Luther's mystique.
Holy shit he played a Jazzmaster. Absolute legend as always
He was likely the first big JM player. Gifted to him from Leo of course
So cool. Luther’s solos say and convey so much more than any modern day “shredders!” Cool cat and super huge inspiration.
Loved his playing on the Esquire... that's the sound I love.
This is such an incredible compilation. I’m so grateful that someone would take the time to make this, and that folks all have such heartfelt positive things to say about the late Mr. Perkins.
My Dad knew nothing about music. But everytime J. Cash was on TV my Dad would say it was like the lead guitar was singing.
Luther, stop that eye thing! You're scaring the children!
HUGE respect. Mr. Perkins virtually invented the riff-based lead break.
Even though technically not the greatest and most stuff he plays is simple he is still a top 5 guitar player of all time for me and being a 30 year old guy I oddly enough pull lots of my inspiration from him and Carl Perkins probably the most out of any other guitar players as well.
I close my eyes and can hear my father's guitar. Sounded so much the same when I was a kid.
Such a great clean tone. Incredible player
watch his eyes and the looks on his face. who does he look at when he starts his solos? like a little boy who just broke the neighbors window. probably God showin him the licks.
hicks kowpuk I think he looks like he got yelled at or something
in a way he reminds me of banjo boy on Deliverance, where he is much more genius that his face or any emotion shows
Been practicing his style recently and while it's simple to play for the most part... It's not easy to keep it in tempo the way he did. Bravo Mr Perkins.
Luther used some delay or “ slap back” with his guitar. It’s a crucial ingredient to the sound that most people overlook. I could play like Luther but it always felt like something was off or missing, and like you the tempo just felt off. Well one day I bought a cheap delay pedal and set it for just a slight delay, combined with a touch of reverb, and out came that classic Luther Perkins slap back sound! The tempo felt right and all fell into place 👍. If you like playing Luther and cash tunes then definitely go grab a delay pedal it makes all the difference. Can’t believe I played for 20 years without one lol
I like this modesty of Luther Perkins.
Happy birthday Luther! You woulda been 91 years old today
Jan. 8, 1928- Aug. 5, 1968
Luther Perkins was a guitar god.
That's twang made country! Dam kids today are Rock n Rollers with Cowboy hats! That gee- tar style of Luther is real deal! What a Legend!
As Marshall Grant stated in his book- "I was there when it happened"- our greatest strengths were our inabilities.
Basically he played almost the same all the time but... There is the magic of Luther and the boom-chicka-boom style
For you young beginner guitar players. A clean amp, little reverb, and a delay pedal is what you need for the sound. Many people don’t bother with the slap back delay but it’s crucial for the genuine sound. The delay combined with a little reverb is what gives you that slap back echoing tone. I played for years only using reverb but the delay put the icing on the cake. A little compression don’t hurt either although I’m not sure if Luther used one
Youre grandpa was a bad ass a true pioneer nobody could keep up with him
I love Luther. No other sound like it Plus, just like Bob Dylan, you never saw Luther smile on stage.
Dylan has smiled on stage. Just watch the movie "The Last Waltz" where he smiles on several occasions.
It was rare that Luther smiled, but there are a couple clips on UA-cam where he does. There's a video here of Get Rhythm, where he has a big smile after the song ends.
I SO LOVE this man's pickin,it is SO infectiously adicting!!!
Like Johnny said, nobody can really replace Luther.
Thank you for this. It's a shame the camera wasn't always on him during his solos.
Without Luther's distinctive sound, I am convinced none of us would have ever heard of Johnny Cash.
See, I told you I could catch a fish this way
Really he was one of greatest guitarist of all time a pioneer
luther was and is ,as much a part of rock n roll history as elvis johnny carl the list goes on,god bless luther god bless rock n roll
The Home of the blues solo has always been a fave of mine an amp, six strings and the fingers of Mr Luther Perkins. Is Luther playing an esquire on this one? 100% live with the almost telepathic interplay between the instruments is stunning.
The Fender Jaguar sounded superb on pickin wow.....
salute to Luther Perkins i wish your earth journey was longer im sure you and cash doing fine up in the sky !
He really did create the whole Johnny cash song. I always love watching lol be performances because he just looks so stone faced while he is playing guitar solos that literally shaped the history of music. Must have had stage fright and be very truly got over it
See a lot of people saying he wasn’t the most technical player but I think that his right hand technique is pretty important to pay attention to. Picking notes that crisp and clean while adding texture at the same time isn’t that easy
WhenJohnny Cash with Luther Perkins and The Tennessee Three appeared at a USAF base in England in the early 1960s Keith Richards made a point of being there.
For the chance of speaking with Luther Perkins!
Ever since I read that story online I’ve always had nothing but respect for Keith.
He’s not just a pretty face.
*Thanks. Wow! How did I end up here? Keith Richard documentary on Netflix. Luther Perkins and Johnny Cash were mentioned. Greetings from sunny tropical Thailand Johnny BikeSanooK!*
Two great guitar sounds mean American music to me chuck berry and this fella.
"They're all searching for it, but I found it." - Luther Perkins
That splashy spring reverb. Perfect
Along with his palm muting. Surfy.
Luther ❤was “It” 🏅. Even as kids who didn’t know a thing about guitars we knew there was something more - - A Lot More - going on.
Keith Richard’s knew. Understood and appreciated the masterful virtuosity of Luther Perkins.
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🫡✌️🏅Shining Star Forever, R.I.P., Luther🇺🇸
Damn, I 'd love to see and hear all the tracks all the way thru.
i have always juts loved luther every once in awhaile hell give a half grin 2019 cali
Your grandpa help pave the way he is a true inspiration
I really liked that one big river one 2:20 I wonder if there is more footage of that performance the some what bad audio really makes it sound good
Sadly it was missed out but I always loved the little Skip in before Johnny Cash started singing ‘Guess Things Happen That Way” on The Town Hall Party.
He may have not been the best guitarist but to me he was the greatest his style was all his he did not play like any one else but everyone wanted to play like him including me
I completely agree I'm 20 and ever since I was a little kid I first that solo from Folsom prison blues that's when I knew I wanted to play guitar Luther Perkins is still my number 1 favorite guitarist ever and he will always be
ol' stoneface Luther used to shred those hot licks without as much as a twitch...twitch....
great guitar work
Thanks for putting that together. Very inspiring. Time to put down the computer and internet and stuff AND PICK UP THAT GUITAR! WHOOA!
Luther had the same job Malcolm Young had. Luther's job was to make Johnny sound great, and Malcom's was to make Angus sound great. It's a hell of a job to make a legend sound great. Damn they were good at their jobs.
R. I. P.
LUTHER PERKINS 🎸
Luther Perkins gave John his sound!
Great guitar player 👌
Very instructive, much appreciated.
How great it was .just amazing
sounds like my playing! Fender...like how they sound - twangy. and hollow sounding. go Luther, go!
It sounds simple, deceptively simple, but it's a tricky style. The fingering is easy, but you gotta get your right hand to do the right thing.
Luther had a great sound. As hard as I try I can’t get my Fender Jaguar to get that twangy. Might need different strings. I’ll keep trying. Luther is great. Never forgotten.
Thick gauge strings help or flatwounds
On top of the beat perfect timing and kept it simple works every time
Most guitarist now play too fast. Older guys made everynote count and not buried in drums. Glad to have listened to this in real time .
...wow that tone ....would love to see his pedalboard....😂
Thanks for posting!
An inspiration !
soli of guitar through the years.
Luther Perkins - One of One.
Thanks for putting that together - interesting.
clearly not a virtuoso (nor was cash by any means), but somehow what he did was magic. whenever the producers put big bands and big shot guitarplayers around Cash, the whole thing failed miserably (not commercially, but musically). the real thing was him with Luther Perkins.
Happy Birthday Luther! It's my birthday too.
Gran guitarrista!!!
The "Secret Weapon" of Johnny Cash!
When you are not a technically great guitar player you go for style
I remember how myself and a couple of other guitar players tried to get that Luther Perkins sound, especially on Folsom Prison Blues
As a big Johnny cash fan when I was younger I never realized this was Luther all along.
Honestly I don’t think he got a lot of credit for how much he did until he passed
Luther was the man!
Good stuff!
Today (5th August) is the 50th anniversary of Luther's death.
Them other boys looking for it I already found it...
Get it Luther....Greg...the Knight Watchman
Luther played the boogie and made more money than me . Dat alla gotta saa .
But his most famous solo was left out?
What would Folsom Prison Blues be without Luther's solo?
How could they not play Folsom Prison Blues?!?
“Well, we play faster if we could."
-WALK THE LINE
He is in heaven making lots of angels happy.
Luther for ever the best 😢❤
Luther is the king of picking....