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Electric Crackles
In defense of the electric guitar. Howie Dean fizzles. Plus lots more.
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Lawrence Henry
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Mr. Collins, get a life! Yes, Les Paul’s invention can be seen as the genesis of the loud music that you so vehemently dislike. But, when you say the sound of an electric guitar “has little or nothing to do with the skill of the player” you’re doing a great disservice to the many outstanding electric guitarists who’ve redefined the direction of music through their virtuosity.
Now, I realize that these new genres of jazz and rock have caused you a great deal of offense, but this is the evolution of music. Please direct your browser to Amazon.com and enter “Lawrence Welk” in the search box. Careful, though — even Mr. Welk had one of those unruly guitarists, who no doubt played an (amplified!) electric guitar. Wait, he probably had an electric bass, too. Better scratch that idea.
p>Remember these words, Mr. Collins: ” It Goes To 11 .” br> — Dan Rideout , Guitarist, Electric, Occasionally Loud br> Hanover, Maryland br> P.S. Who will we blame for the drum?
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