CairoKid (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

my wife's band was on same label as Danny for a while...got to say hello to him, about it...

mbenz380 (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

I grew up with Danny. We graduated from Oxon Hill High School (1963) in Maryland. Danny used to play at a bar called Billy Jacks a lot. Billy Jacks was owned by Billy Underwood and others who also graduated with us. Danny we love you and R.I.P. We will miss you forever. Matt

Chromatype (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

the humbler is great but Redneck Jazz Explosion shows some superlative, cohesiveness improvising and Danny's tone was really nice and smooth...less trebly. then Buddy was off the chain too! the band was top notch...wish i could have seen them live

jdrizd2 (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

Stellar! Only a few miles from where I grew up!

v2vroth (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

Great stuff reminds me of Roy!!!

gattonmaster (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

kaswy89 Ha great comment. I'll bet Gatton, and Lenny Breau, and Hendrix knew a heck of a lot about the instrument; I wish I did.

gsquared38 (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

AMEN

gsquared38 (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

i don`t see why they compare him to Buchanan either cause Danny Gatton is obviously alot better !!this video may not show case Danny`s best work but you can get out is any cd cruisin dueces, elmira street, untouchables, and put in any of Roys and tell danny is better but you know what they say about opinions!!!!! danny is a god WAS

jdomary (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

Wow. I've heard people say this before but I still can't understand how folks can think of Gatton as musically average. He does play a ton of "licks" but, IMO, it's because he was so good that ordinary licks and riffs just weren't interesting to him. He was always pushing the boundaries of what is an "acceptable and proper" style of playing. If you want to hear his melodic, Roy-esque side, check out Harlem Nocturne or Sleepwalk. He was tasteful when he needed to be and that's what counts.

markprestongtr (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

the guy who called gatton technically good but musically average is a but wipe!