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Post by slide496 on Nov 25, 2023 11:18:15 GMT
A documentary of Piedmont master John Jackson. He plays a slide piece, John Henry, and describes what he's used as a slide - here it's a made from a knife handle - at about 9:05.
Harriet
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Post by Michael Messer on Nov 25, 2023 16:53:19 GMT
John was one of the sweetest, finest and most humble people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. He was also a great guitarist and singer. John's slide was made for him. It was a brass knife-type of device that fitted perfectly into his hand between his fingers.  I think this photo was taken in 2001 at the Exeter 'Blues Week' where we were both teaching. John died in January 2002. We spoke on the phone a few days before he died, I am glad I made that call. Shine On Michael  |
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Post by hawgwash on Nov 26, 2023 9:40:40 GMT
Pretty dang cool … that’s excellent !
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Post by davey on Nov 26, 2023 10:57:44 GMT
Brilliant film & what a strong accent they had. John also had the best thumb in the business. The woman signing John's lyrics was fantastic, good job they weren't smutty like Bo Carter.
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Post by pete1951 on Nov 26, 2023 11:10:47 GMT
Lovely to see John again. Strange to think it was over 20 years ago when I heard him live.
Pete
This just reminds that at Pocklington last week I meant to get my ‘knife’ out and get Michael to show me how John played slide..... maybe next time
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Post by Michael Messer on Nov 26, 2023 13:21:52 GMT
Lovely to see John again. Strange to think it was over 20 years ago when I heard him live. Pete This just reminds that at Pocklington last week I meant to get my ‘knife’ out and get Michael to show me how John played slide..... maybe next time John and I spent far too much time discussing slide techniques and he liked the way I could use his brass knife-slide in both standard and lap steel positions. I am sure there are some videos on Youtube of John with that slide, I must have a search around. I think I have some photos of me using John's slide, but where..... hmmmm. I would be happy to show you how I play in that style. Next time we bump into each other! Shine On Michael |
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