The Collins Kids - The Rockin'est

The History of Guitar in America: Hot Shots!

Episode 29

Episode date - September 6, 2024

How Music Changed
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    As the sixties began, there was no shortage of guitar players who could blow the head off of guitar fans.

    Some became famous as session musicians, while others (somewhat confoundingly) faded into the woodwork as time passed. This episode features a few of the players who emerged from a Country music background to become some of the most influential players of their era.

    Featured tracks include:​

    Dim Light, Thick Smoke – Joe Maphis

    Hot Rod Guitar – Joe Maphis

    Fire on the Strings – Joe Maphis

    TV Appearance on Hee Haw – Joe Maphis with Roy Clark

    Hop, Skip and Jump – The Collins Kids

    Hot Rod – The Collins Kids

    Hurricane – Larry Collins and Joe Maphis

    Ramrod – Larry Collins (w/ Joe Maphis)

    Whistle Bait – Larry Collins

    Suzie Q – Dale Hawkins (w/ James Burton

    Stood Up - Ricky Nelson (w/ Joe Maphis and James Burton)

    A Child’s Claim to Fame – Buffalo Springfield (w/ James Burton)

    The Kind of Girl I Could Love – The Monkees (w/ James Burton)

    Luxury Liner – Emmylou Harris (w/ James Burton)

    The Big Light – Elvis Costello (w/ James Burton)

    Channel 30 - The History of Guitar in America 1922-1962