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On this day, April 26, 1938, Duane Eddy was born.
Hat tip, This Day in Music
Born Today In Music
April 26th
1938 - Duane Eddy
American guitarist Duane Eddy, who had a string of hit records in the late 1950s and early 1960s, produced by Lee Hazlewood, which were noted for their characteristically "twangy" sound, including 'Rebel Rouser', 'Peter Gunn', and 'Because They're Young'.
April 26th
1938 - Duane Eddy
American guitarist Duane Eddy, who had a string of hit records in the late 1950s and early 1960s, produced by Lee Hazlewood, which were noted for their characteristically "twangy" sound, including 'Rebel Rouser', 'Peter Gunn', and 'Because They're Young'.
Here's Duane Eddy at Glastonbury in 2011. I have a DVD of Glastonbury. I recommend it. The tune is by Henry Mancini.
Wed Apr 26, 2023: Born on this day, April 26: Giorgio Moroder, Tony Murray of the Troggs, Maurice William, Duane Eddy
Fri Apr 26, 2019: Today's musical happy birthdays: Giorgio Moroder, 1940; Tony Murray of the Troggs, 1945; others....
Thu Apr 26, 2018: Today's musical happy birthdays: Giorgio Moroder, 1940; Tony Murray of the Troggs, 1945; others....
Thu Apr 26, 2018: Happy 80th 🎂 Duane!
