Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
There might have been an earlier song, but the earliest song I know of that used intentional distortion was the Beatles "I Feel Fine". 1964.
That same year, the Isley Bros had Jimi Hendrix on guitar. I've only heard 2 songs from that album but both have heavy distortion.
Prior to that, other artists deliberitly distorted their sound by altering their amps. Willie Johnson from Howling Wolf's recordings of 1951-1952 is an example.
That same year, the Isley Bros had Jimi Hendrix on guitar. I've only heard 2 songs from that album but both have heavy distortion.
Prior to that, other artists deliberitly distorted their sound by altering their amps. Willie Johnson from Howling Wolf's recordings of 1951-1952 is an example.
Rock and Roll? I'd say Scotty Moore, James Burton and Steve Cropper. Jerry Miller of Moby Grape played it straight and was a real hot player, actually he still is.
Couldn't agree more. Those guys are all great. I have the 45 of Moby Grape's Can't Be So Bad, and the guitar player just smokes. That was a great band. 1968 was a great year for music!
Who Were The Best Guitarists Before The Era Of Distortion & Fuzz Pedals?
Could be acoustic or just electronically amplified guitar. Or guitarists who still play(ed) great without all the pedals.
The Ventures?
Anyone ever hear Muleskinner Blues by the Fendermen? It's simple but very effective guitar. It's one of my all-time favorites.
Rob Krieger of the Doors usually played straight, but had a great feel for the music.
Paul Burlison played some pretty noisy guitar with Johnny Burnette's rock'n'roll trio in the 50s.
Same with Dick Dale.
They say that sound was discovered when a tube fell out of his amp at a live show. The critics raved about the sound and the band started doing it deliberately.
Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick. Over $68,000 in prizes has already been given out to active posters on our forum. Additional giveaways are planned.
Detailed information about all U.S. cities, counties, and zip codes on our site: City-data.com.
Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
Right!
