So you think you have heard all the hot licks by the great guitarist?Well, ya gotta check out Django Reinhardt. He has inspired some of the greatest guitarist in the world. And the amazing part is that he does it with only 2 fingers. He lost the use of his 3rd and 4th finger of his left hand at the age of 18 and it did not stop him from developing his style and becoming one of the greatest Jazz musicians of all time.
If you listen closely you can almost hear some of today's great hard rockers in the riffs. This guy was fast, and smooth. There are 2 great videos on You Tube that allows you to hear and see Django in action.
YouTube Video - Django Reinhardt
YouTube Video - Django Clip
Some key rock and roll facts regarding Django : Source Wikipedia
Jimi Hendrix, is said to name one of his bands the "Band of Gypsies" because of Django's music.
The Allman Brothers Band song Jessica was written by guitarist Dickey Betts in tribute to Reinhardt. He wanted to write a song that could be played using only two fingers.
Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi was inspired by Reinhardt to keep playing guitar after a factory accident that cost him two fingertips. Thus, Toni Iommis' music and Black Sabbath were also influenced by Django.
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