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Sonny Sharrock. Warren Harding " Sonny " Sharrock (August 27, 1940 – May 25, 1994) [1] was an American jazz guitarist. His first wife was singer Linda Sharrock, with whom he recorded and performed.
Mar 10, 2017 · Sonny Sharrock was one man, but two guitar players. The first played jazz boxes: a Gibson L-5, a Yamaha clone of an ES-175. The second played that black Les Paul. The first Sonny was lyrical, often a sideman. The second Sonny was a shredder, a star.
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Jun 25, 2021 · Guitarist Sonny Sharrock plays a brief but unforgettable solo in 'Summer of Soul.' Learn more about this outside-the-box master.
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Aug 30, 2016 · How the father of free-jazz guitar fought for his uncompromising musical vision—and changed the landscape of improvisation. Sonny Sharrock, whose guitar playing harnessed the explosiveness and beauty of a summer thunderstorm, recorded Seize the Rainbow in 1987.
Aug 11, 2022 · Sonny Sharrock is one of jazz guitar’s most singular figures; he was one of the only guitarists in the first wave of free-jazz and one of the only jazz guitarists to use a Marshall JCM800 for loud, overdriven tones. His playing is entirely unique, ranging from subtle accompaniment to shred-style solos.
Apr 25, 2021 · The guitarist’s primary focus in those years was the Sonny Sharrock Band, his touring group, a burly rock-oriented outfit with two hard-hitting drummers. Their music is as delirious and ...
May 31, 1994 · Sonny Sharrock, a major figure in free-jazz guitar, died on Thursday at his home in Ossining, N.Y. He was 53. The cause was a heart attack, said his manager, Mary McGuire. Mr....
May 25, 1994 · Sonny Sharrock. One of the most remarkable guitarists in contemporary jazz, he played with countless major artists. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1960s - 1990s. Born. August 27, 1940 in Ossining, NY. Died.
Nov 15, 2023 · Jazz musician Sonny Sharrock's bio, concert & touring information, albums, reviews, videos, photos and more.
Nov 3, 2008 · Sonny Sharrock artist page: interviews, features and/or performances archived at NPR Music
