About
Jazz guitarist who introduced the playing of octaves and chord melodies into popular music, which influenced artists from Jimi Hendix to musak.
Before Fame
He began playing guitar when he was nineteen years old. Six months after his start, he could already play professionally.
Trivia
He favored using his thumb instead of a guitar pick to create a mellower, softer sound.
Family Life
His brothers Monk and Buddy were also both jazz players and sometimes recorded sessions with him.
Associated With
He influenced not only jazzmen, but also rock guitarists like Stevie Ray Vaughan.
