10 Years without Danny Gatton
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oldredneck
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Danny Gatton
I went to Danny Gatton's Estate Sale a couple years back. The auctioneers had no idea what they were selling. It rained all day, and dozens of pieces of original artwork, rare LPs, memorabilia, etc. were laid out in the rain with just a plastic sheet covering them. One item was Danny's personal copy of REDNECK JAZZ, signed by the band, friends and family. It, and alot more stuff, got soaked. Kinda sad.
To learn more about Danny Gatton, I'd strongly suggest his bio, UNFINISHED BUSINESS - THE LIFE AND TIMES OF DANNY GATTON by Ralph Heibutzki that was released in 2003 or 2004.
There's also two other famous DC area guitarists worth looking into, Roy Buchanan (who also committed suicide in the mid 1970's). There's a bio out on him called AMERICAN AXE by Phil Carlson. Both are released on Backbeat Books.
Finally, there's Link Wray. Link lived in the DC / MD area for several years in the 1950's and 1960's. Heavy metal, grunge, punk, and rock guitar in general can be traced to his release of "Rumble" in 1958. He's 75 years old and still playing rock and roll. Check out http://www.WraysShack3Tracks.com
For a good website on 50's - 70's Maryland and DC area rock and roll, check out http://www.capitolrock.com
I went to Danny Gatton's Estate Sale a couple years back. The auctioneers had no idea what they were selling. It rained all day, and dozens of pieces of original artwork, rare LPs, memorabilia, etc. were laid out in the rain with just a plastic sheet covering them. One item was Danny's personal copy of REDNECK JAZZ, signed by the band, friends and family. It, and alot more stuff, got soaked. Kinda sad.
To learn more about Danny Gatton, I'd strongly suggest his bio, UNFINISHED BUSINESS - THE LIFE AND TIMES OF DANNY GATTON by Ralph Heibutzki that was released in 2003 or 2004.
There's also two other famous DC area guitarists worth looking into, Roy Buchanan (who also committed suicide in the mid 1970's). There's a bio out on him called AMERICAN AXE by Phil Carlson. Both are released on Backbeat Books.
Finally, there's Link Wray. Link lived in the DC / MD area for several years in the 1950's and 1960's. Heavy metal, grunge, punk, and rock guitar in general can be traced to his release of "Rumble" in 1958. He's 75 years old and still playing rock and roll. Check out http://www.WraysShack3Tracks.com
For a good website on 50's - 70's Maryland and DC area rock and roll, check out http://www.capitolrock.com
fttrsbeerwench
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Had the pleasure of hearing him a few times, it is terribly sad that someone takes their own life.
I was lucky enough to catch Danny Gatton playing at the Wolf Trap Jazz & Blues Festival about a year or so before he died. He was an awesome talent who was consumed and ultimately destroyed by personal demons. I hope he found peace and is in guitar heaven playing the gig of his life. 
PotomacTides
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we live right next door to his former Charles County farm. It was auctioned off in 2001. It's a beautiful piece of property.
BadGirl
I am so very blessed
One of his brothers lives in St. Mary's, but has his business in Calvert. I met Danny at another one of his brother's wedding. Danny definitely had the crowd going at the reception; I think we danced all night!jazz lady said:Not to nitpick, but he was from Charles County.
Gatton farm
Where exactly was the farm? What street? I was trying to find it on Google Earth.
devlin252
Where exactly was the farm? What street? I was trying to find it on Google Earth.
devlin252
Larry Gude
Strung Out
Danny...
...Gattons's memory is a perfect excuse, if you need another one, to go see and support live music.
How many people would pay dearly to go see Danny play today, after finding out about his playing after he was gone? Same thing for all sorts of people, Hendrix, Joplin, etc and so on.
GO SEE LIVE music! Even if you don't see a legend in the making, you'll still likely hear something creative and interesting and fun, be entertained and have a good time!!!
RIP Danny Gatton.
...Gattons's memory is a perfect excuse, if you need another one, to go see and support live music.
How many people would pay dearly to go see Danny play today, after finding out about his playing after he was gone? Same thing for all sorts of people, Hendrix, Joplin, etc and so on.
GO SEE LIVE music! Even if you don't see a legend in the making, you'll still likely hear something creative and interesting and fun, be entertained and have a good time!!!
RIP Danny Gatton.
ironintestines
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Banks Odee road
right on lloyd
1st house on the left
Nice spread, but not a farm imo..
mitzi
Well-Known Member
In no way am I nit picking, but for those who didn't know Link Wray died about 3 years ago.