The History of Guitar in America: More Hot Shots
Episode 30
Episode date - September 13, 2024
As the sixties rolled around, the music scene found itself inundated with hot shot players, all of whom could compete for best guitar slinger status.
This show features four of the best, guitarists who led the scene with styles (and personalities) that were sure to hold the attention of an audience that had become obsessed with the power of the electric guitar.
Featured tracks and artists include:
Space Guitar – Johnny “Guitar” Watson
Three Hours Past Midnight – Johnny “Guitar” Watson
Too Tired – Johnny “Guitar” Watson
A Real Mother for Ya – Johnny “Guitar” Watson
Goodnight Irene – Jerry Reed
Guitar Man – Jerry Reed
Jerry’s Breakdown – Jerry Reed and Chet Atkins
Amos Moses – Jerry Reed
Family Rules – Lonnie Brooks
The Crawl – Lonnie Brooks
Got Lucky Last Night – Lonnie Brooks
School Day Blues – Johnny Winter
Dallas – Johnny Winter
Good Morning Little School Girl – Johny Winter