Roy Buchanan
A master of the Telecaster, Roy Buchanan was one of the most renowned blues guitarists of the 1970s and '80s. His dazzling technique and distinct style earned him a reputation as a guitarist's guitarist. He started out working with Dale Hawkins and Ronnie Hawkins (no relation) in the late '50s, and began a solo career in the '70s that earned him a hardcore cult following. His alcohol problems worsened in the '80s, and in 1988 he was found hung to death in a jail cell, but his influence continued on for many years after his death.
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Albums
- (2008) You're Not Alone
- (2008) A Street Called Straight
- (2007) Rhino Hi-Five: Roy Buchanan
- (2006) The Definitive Collection
- (2005) Guitar On Fire: The Atlantic Sessions
- (2004) The Prophet - Unreleased First Album
- (2002) 20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: Best Of Roy Buchanan
- (1992) Sweet Dreams: The Anthology
- (1988) Live Stock
- (1987) Roy Buchanan
Top Tracks
- The Messiah Will Come Again
- Five String Blues
- Sweet Dreams
- Hey Joe
- Green Onions
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