Bert Jansch RIP
Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 10:08 am
Sad news that folk guitarist, Bert Jansch has died from cancer aged 67.
He was a leading light in the group, Pentangle that had reformed recently as well as a solo performer.
Had the pleasure of seeing him play many a year ago and was knocked out by his guitar playing. Neil Young who knows a thing or two about guitar put his technique on a par with Jimi Hendrix.
He always came across as a quiet, self effacing guy who never received the widespread recognition that his talent deserved.
A great guitarist all the same.
RIP.
He was a leading light in the group, Pentangle that had reformed recently as well as a solo performer.
Had the pleasure of seeing him play many a year ago and was knocked out by his guitar playing. Neil Young who knows a thing or two about guitar put his technique on a par with Jimi Hendrix.
He always came across as a quiet, self effacing guy who never received the widespread recognition that his talent deserved.
A great guitarist all the same.
RIP.