About
Pioneer of the chicken scratch lead guitar style who contributed that sound to many James Brown performances.
Before Fame
He began his musical training at age nine on the violin, and was inspired by T-Bone Walker to take up guitar.
Trivia
He produced his signature chicken scratch sound by pressing strings against the fingerboard and quickly releasing them, while strumming with the opposite hand.
Family Life
He grew up in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Associated With
His guitar technique was inspired by the work of B.B. King.
