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| '''Davey Graham''' is a virtuoso guitarist who is credited with sparking the folk-rock revolution in the UK in the 60's. He inspired most of the famous practitioners of the fingerstyle acoustic guitar, such as ], ], and even ]. | '''Davey Graham''' is a virtuoso guitarist who is credited with sparking the folk-rock revolution in the UK in the 60's. He inspired most of the famous practitioners of the fingerstyle acoustic guitar, such as ], ], and even ]. One way he came to the attention of guitarists was through a feature item in a BBC TV news magazine. The segment was produced by ]. | ||
| He introduced the '''''DADGAD''''' |
He introduced the '''''DADGAD''''' guitar tuning to British guitarists, though it is not clear if it originated with him. It's main attraction was that it allowed the guitarist more freedom to improvise in the treble while maintaining a solid underlying harmony and rhythm in the bass. While 'non-standard', or 'non-classical' tuning was widely practiced by guitarists before this, especially ] and ] players, his use of ''DADGAD'' introduced a second standard tuning to guitarists. | ||
| During the 60's he released a string of eclectic albums with music from all around the world in all kinds of genres. | During the 60's he released a string of eclectic albums with music from all around the world in all kinds of genres. | ||
| His most famous piece, at least for aspiring guitarists, is the acoustic solo tune ''Anji''. Spelling has varied over the years, with ''Anji'' first appearing on ]'s album ''Sounds of Silence''. | His most famous piece, at least for aspiring guitarists, is the acoustic solo tune '''''Anji'''''. Spelling has varied over the years, with ''Anji'' first appearing on ]'s album ''Sounds of Silence''. | ||
| He was recently the subject of a BBC Radio documentary '''''Whatever happened to Davy Graham ?''''' | He was recently the subject of a BBC Radio documentary '''''Whatever happened to Davy Graham ?''''' | ||
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| His continuous touring of the world, picking up and then recording different styles of music for the guitar, has resulted in many musicians crediting him with founding ]. | His continuous touring of the world, picking up and then recording different styles of music for the guitar, has resulted in many musicians crediting him with founding ]. | ||
| Unfortunately he also became addicted to drugs in the 60's, to the point where, like ] he ceased to function as a working musician and could no longer get work. The rest of his life has been lived in poverty and obscurity. He currently |
Unfortunately he also became addicted to drugs in the 60's, to the point where, like ] he ceased to function as a working musician and could no longer get work. The rest of his life has been lived in poverty and obscurity. He currently resides in London. | ||
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Davey Graham is a virtuoso guitarist who is credited with sparking the folk-rock revolution in the UK in the 60's. He inspired most of the famous practitioners of the fingerstyle acoustic guitar, such as Bert Jansch, Martin Carthy, and even Jimmy Page. One way he came to the attention of guitarists was through a feature item in a BBC TV news magazine. The segment was produced by Ken Russell.
He introduced the DADGAD guitar tuning to British guitarists, though it is not clear if it originated with him. It's main attraction was that it allowed the guitarist more freedom to improvise in the treble while maintaining a solid underlying harmony and rhythm in the bass. While 'non-standard', or 'non-classical' tuning was widely practiced by guitarists before this, especially Blues and Slide guitar players, his use of DADGAD introduced a second standard tuning to guitarists.
During the 60's he released a string of eclectic albums with music from all around the world in all kinds of genres.
His most famous piece, at least for aspiring guitarists, is the acoustic solo tune Anji. Spelling has varied over the years, with Anji first appearing on Simon and Garfunkel's album Sounds of Silence.
He was recently the subject of a BBC Radio documentary Whatever happened to Davy Graham ?
His continuous touring of the world, picking up and then recording different styles of music for the guitar, has resulted in many musicians crediting him with founding World Music.
Unfortunately he also became addicted to drugs in the 60's, to the point where, like Syd Barrett he ceased to function as a working musician and could no longer get work. The rest of his life has been lived in poverty and obscurity. He currently resides in London.
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