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Dec 19, 2016 · “In a way, we were close,” remembers Bramhall. “I would say I became sort of guarded with him and I’m not sure why.” Both Bramhalls went through struggles with substance abuse and came out the other side as sober men with a deeper level of self-awareness. A spiritual change began for Doyle II shortly before his father passed.
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Producer, sideman, solo artist - does it require a different headspace to be in those different modes? “Producer can be pretty time-consuming because I’m having to think about so many things all at once. It can be overwhelming, always problem-solving. Being a solo artist is actually pretty easy because once you’re on the road, you get your schedule...
You mention Eric Clapton - can you remember what you felt like when you got the first call from him? [It was to work on the Riding With The King album, 2000.] “Yeah, it was just a constant state of excitement. It was almost like a dream state. I guess there were two guitar players that I wanted to emulate. The first two solos that I ever learned, o...
The tone is great, too - is that a Strat he was playing? “Yep, Eric is playing a Strat. I come in with a 335 for the second solo.” Does the Strat and 335 thing come straight from Eric and BB for you? “Strats were the Texas guitar, y’know. That’s what it was, right from Buddy Holly. I’d gotten used to playing Strats because they’re so easy and funct...
There’s a fantastic guitar sound at the top of Live Forever (featuring Greyhounds) from the new record - what is that? “That’s my [British Pedal Company] Zonk Machine through - believe it or not - a 1980s 1x12 Peavey! I hadn’t used a Peavey since I was 15… So I plugged in, getting all this feedback and killer tones. Who would have thought? It was a...
Oct 5, 2018 · Since he strapped on a guitar at age 14, Doyle Bramhall II recognizes that he's led a charmed life in the music world. His drummer father grew up and performed in bands with Stevie Ray and Jimmie Vaughan , and by the time the younger Bramhall's talents began to show, he began playing with the best.
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May 22, 2024 · In this article, we’ll delve into some captivating facts about Doyle Bramhall II that highlight his extraordinary career and shed light on the fascinating journey that has led him to become one of the most revered and respected musicians of our time.
Jan 3, 2019 · Doyle Bramhall II is speeding up the metabolism of his solo career. Fifteen years passed between his third and fourth solo albums, 2001’s Welcome and 2016’s Rich Man. Now, only two years later, Bramhall is back with Shades, an album that embraces a wide range of styles over the course of its 12 tracks, most of it centered around his ...
Doyle Bramhall II (born December 24, 1968) is an American guitarist, producer and songwriter best known for his work with Eric Clapton and Roger Waters. He is the son of the songwriter and drummer Doyle Bramhall.
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Sep 18, 2016 · His first solo album, “Doyle Bramhall II” arrived in 1996 but it was his second disc, “Jellycream,” that brought him to the attention of Clapton and Waters in 1999. Since then, he has regularly worked with EC in the studio and on stage.
