Monthly Archives: February 2016

Happy Leap Day!

Posted on February 29, 2016 by sixstrstories

“And now, ladies and gentlemen, here’s a classic track from Count Basie & His Orchestra guar-an-teeeed to add more than a little lift to your Leap Day festivities: ‘Jumpin’ At The Woodside!’”   “Jumpin’ At The Woodside” was recorded in … Continue reading →

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This Historic Day In Music: Lonnie Johnson

Posted on February 8, 2016 by sixstrstories

Can you imagine all of the Pop, Rock, Blues, Country & Jazz recordings of the past 90 years that have a guitar solo in them not having that guitar solo? Well, the person who pioneered the single-string, played-with-a-pick, vibrato-and-string-bending-filled guitar … Continue reading →

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