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Topic: Charlie Christian - Early Electric Guitarist

Charlie was one of the first musicians to popularize the electric guitar, and got his first big break when he was invited to join Benny Goodman's band in 1939. Although he was primarily a jazz guitarist, they say he could sit in on a jam session with anybody, and really light it up. He passed away at a very young age of 26 years old, but was already an amazing talent. Here's a sample recording of his considerable abilities:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4H7M2YFK0s

https://www.guitarinstructor.com/images/featureChristianAir.jpg

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Re: Charlie Christian - Early Electric Guitarist

I always loved his work!!

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3 Reply by Classical Guitar (edited by Classical Guitar 2017-11-13 15:16:36)

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Re: Charlie Christian - Early Electric Guitarist

TF good choice as always. Really liked the stand up bass.

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Re: Charlie Christian - Early Electric Guitarist

Cool stuff TF...        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngjYV8ebfNc


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Re: Charlie Christian - Early Electric Guitarist

TF and Badeye, excellent I love Charlie Christian..