It was by listening to Goodman's band, that I began to notice the guitarist Charlie Christian, who was one of the first musicians to play solos in a big band set-up.

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I just couldnt take school seriously: I had this guitar neck with four frets which...

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He saw us play a few times in fact. I did this song called I...

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I think a lot of modern day guitarists start off playing like Eddie van Halen,...

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It will be the first time Ive played live with a double bass.

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It was by listening to Goodmans band, that I began to notice the guitarist Charlie...

I just play to the people I can see. So its almost like you are...

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I think Ill continue to work as a solo artist.

I think Ill continue to work as a solo artist.

Back in those days we thought we could change the world.

Back in those days we thought we could change the world.

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I just couldn't take school seriously: I had this guitar neck with four frets which...

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