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Danny Gatton - ACL Boogie

Danny Gatton (1945–1994) was an acclaimed American guitarist famous for pioneering "redneck jazz"—a unique genre blending blues, rockabilly, jazz, and country. He adopted the term from fellow Washington, D.C. guitarist Evan Johns, who originally wrote a song with that title before finding success with his own band, Evan Johns and the H-Bombs.

Known sometimes as "The Telemaster" or "the world's greatest unknown guitarist," Gatton was revered for his unreal speed. Fellow guitarist Amos Garrett called him "The Humbler" for his ability to defeat other players in legendary "head-cutting" jam sessions. Yet, Gatton remained humble himself, noting that jazz-guitar wizard Lenny Breau was the ultimate humbler and the best he had ever seen.

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🎸 Essential Discography & Collaborations

American Music

1975

Redneck Jazz

1978

Unfinished Business

1987