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«Blues had a baby and they name it Rock n’Roll...»
Mick Jagger, John Lennon, Bob Dylan,
Roger Daltrey, Billy Gibbons, Van Morisson,
Neil Young, Elvis Costello, John Mayall,
Huey Lewis, Bruce Springsteen
...All play harmonica too!
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| In the UK… |
The harmonica is alive in British rock from
the very beginning, between the lips of Civil Davies, Duster Bennett, John Mayall or Brian
Jones... |
| In theUSA… |
In 1965, the first Paul Butterfield LP sold over a
million copies, throwing a bridge between blues and rock for the harmonica. Paul’s
playing, both powerful and lyrical is obviously deeply influenced by Little Walter. |
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Paul Butterfield Blues Band
(Elektra) |
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In the beginning of the 70's the instrumental
piece "Whammer Jammer" features the very dynamic Magic Dick, harp blower in the
J.Geils Band. |
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J.Geils Band «Full House»
(Atlantic) |
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 56 seconds
Guess who ?
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Since this time, harmonica players have
appeared on numerous rock albums: Lee Oskar, Jimmy Z, Norton Buffalo, Mark Feltham, Kim
Wilson, Huey Lewis, Paul Jones, etc...
Lee Oskar avec War « World is a ghetto»
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| The influence of the
guitar on the harmonica… |
The extreme virtuosity of the guitar heroes in
the 90's could not fail to influence harp playing. John Popper,
excellent singer and leader of the group "Blues Traveller" has developed a
forceful style based on particularly rapid licks, and frequent runs in the upper register.
 John Popper |
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In a more bluesy vein, Little John Chrisley
shows an interesting and inspired velocity. |
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