Slightly Obscure Top Musicians

Slightly Obscure Top Musicians

I finally broke down and hired a Social Media coach. He, Jeff, actually gives me homework! First on the list is to write two blogs weekly for months. I dare not ask what is after these 'months', but my guess is it will be to develop a plan to get new friends to replace the old ones that are sick and tired of my blogging them half to death.

Anyone who has been reading my spotty former posts, knows that I love music. So, today I would like to share with you three of my favourite musicians - all recognized as one of the world's best at playing their chosen instruments.

The first is Bob Weir, rhythm guitarist of the Grateful Dead. His genius can best be seen in the documentary film,"The Other One: The Long Strange Trip of Bob Weir", available on Netflix.

Go to minute 31:16 where you can hear his uniquily creative way of playing with Garcia.

 

The second is Mike Mangini, known as the fastest drummer.

His wild talent can be seen in the documentary film, "A Drummer's Dream", also available on Netflix at minute 6:11

Or, at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMn8Et1P9ME

The third is Carlos del Junco, a gold medal winning harmonica player.

He specializes in playing the ten hole diatonic harmonica. He was taught to play chromatically by using an "overblow" technique introduced to him by Howard Levy, a jazz virtuoso.

In 1993, he won two gold medals at the Hohner World Harmonica Championship held in Trossingen, Germany. He was judged world's best in both the diatonic blues category and the diatonic jazz category. 

AND, he jams at my local pub here in Peterborough regularily!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3HRtYpJf7I

ENJOY!