90 Year Old Beale Street Memphis Guitar Player Shredder
I played a show at BB King's in Memphis several years back and had this same rhythm section backing. It's Leroy Hodges from Al Green's band, as well as the drummer whom I can't remember his name. At the time I played with them the guitar player was in his late 80's. He's in his 90's now and still plays on a weekly, if not daily basis on the top of Beale Street at BB Kings in Memphis, TN. I've been back several times on my way in and out of Nashville / Memphis and he's still there doing his thing!
About Rhythm section
A rhythm section is a group of musicians within a music ensemble or band that provides the underlying rhythm, harmony and pulse of the accompaniment, providing a rhythmic and harmonic reference and "beat" for the rest of the band. The rhythm section is often contrasted with the roles of other musicians in the band, such as the lead guitarist or lead vocals whose primary job is to carry the melody. The core elements of the rhythm section are usually the drum kit and bass. The drums and bass prov...
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