Album: When a Guitar Plays the Blues by Roy Buchanan (1985)
Genre: Blues
Record Label: Polydor
Format: Album

Artist Background: Roy Buchanan (September 23, 1939 - August 14, 1988) was an American guitarist and blues musician. Despite never having achieved stardom, he is still considered a highly influential guitar player. Guitar Player praised him as having one of the "50 Greatest Tones of all Time." Buchanan has influenced many guitarists, including Gary Moore, Danny Gatton, and Jeff Beck; Beck dedicated his version of "Cause We've Ended As Lovers" from Blow by Blow to him. His work is said to "stretch the limits of ... Part of the Arkansas, USA music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Blues movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Arkansas, USA music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Blues movement.

Tags: Blues, 1980s, Album, Polydor

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When a Guitar Plays the Blues

Roy Buchanan

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