Originally Posted by stratman

Roy Buchanan

I just heard some of his stuff . This guy was great. I'd heard his name before since he was a friend, mentor and major influence to Danny Gatton-- but I'd never heard his work.

Sadly, Roy apparently had a troubled life and hanged himself in 1988. He was called the "world's best unknown guitarist", a label which was then transferred to his protégé Danny Gatton, who, ironically, also ended up killing himself in 1994.

So, Fulghy, don't let anyone call you the "world's best unknown guitarist" -- even though you may be.

I'm off to track down some of Roy's work.