Danny Gatton on Nightwatch, 1989

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  @stevearle · 9 years ago · pinned

  The reason why Danny Gatton did not receive attention and dues he deserved is possibly because technology had developed production values and indeed parallel possibilities such as video so that the average consumer was now faced w/ many new options as to how to obtain and assess their entertainment and artistic choices.  Most of these new options were not germane to the focus and sensibilities of many great artists and the simpler criteria that they in previous generations (lets say pre late 70's...certainly 80's) were judged, appreciated and rewarded by in the general audience.

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• VO

  @vox1003 · 10 years ago

  We miss you Danny R.I.P.

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• TH

  @thaisnowman1 · 5 years ago

  He was too rock for jazz, and too jazz for county, and too country for rock. Record companies didn’t know what to do with him…

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• GO

  @golfcoursemanager33 · 8 years ago

  back when guitarists were still respected.

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• JA

  @jason698 · 3 years ago

  RIP Meastro. You and your music will always be alive in our hearts and our ears.

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• JO

  @joaquinvargas3915 · 5 years ago

  The best ever. A total master at any style.

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• PA

  @PalidicoVermingagurania · 1 year ago

  After years; Danny didn’t like to sign contracts. Danny didn’t like to make deals. Danny didn’t like to tour. Danny didn’t like to be defined. At the end of the day, many artists are similar- talent and showing that talent to the masses are two different things. Not everyone’s great at both.

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• MI

  @michaelaronson5014 · 8 years ago

  Those of you who appreciate the skill and the person portrayed here, take note - a documentary on the man is in post-production and will hopefully be released soon. It is going to be called "The Humbler", which was Danny's nickname based on any other guitarist's experience after getting up to jam with him. I'm not sure Danny's horrible, crippling depression did not also contribute to his lack of success. Creative genius seems to carry a hefty price tag for some.

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• SH

  @shakybeevessouls · 7 years ago

  Best ever. Can't believe I've just discovered him, god bless Danny Gatton!

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• JA

  @jason698 · 3 years ago

  Danny had more cool riffs and runs than anybody. So underated and so fantastic. Scary good.

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• DA

  @davidhayes7596 · 1 year ago

  Totally original technique. Jazzabily ! That&apos;s not covering it. Not even halfway. <br>Genius

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• ET

  @etkbruze5526 · 8 years ago

  The best guitarist i have ever seen

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