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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.
- Jason Shadrick
Doyle Bramhall II (born December 24, 1968) [2] 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.
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.
- Chris Steffen
- Solo vs Sideman
- Riding with The King
- Strat's Life
- Setting The Tone
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...
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 ...
Feb 9, 2001 · As the Arc Angels, Double Trouble, Charlie Sexton, and Doyle Bramhall II had all the hallmarks of a supergroup: raging egos, serious drug abuse, terrible communication, and unfulfilled promise.
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Feb 22, 2010 · In Rolling Stone's new issue, Jeff Beck and Eric Clapton sit down for the first time to discuss old rivalries, blues heroes and the secrets of their craft.
