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Topic: Louie Shelton - studio legend |
Andy Volk
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Boston, MA
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Posted 28 Nov 2023 4:47 am |
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Louie is the secret ingredient on so many hit records from the 60s thru the 80s. I interviewed him for my "Guitar Dreams" book. Really nice guy. He sure has a feel for melodic and catchy hooks.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zv9J6-6Fmfc
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Darvin Willhoite
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Roxton, Tx. USA
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Posted 29 Nov 2023 8:38 pm
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Louie played my favorite guitar break of all time on Lionel Ritchie's "Hello". IMHO, this is the epitome of taste, and playing a break that fits the song. It's nothing flashy, just great playing. I crank the volume up every time I hear this song.
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Darvin Willhoite
MSA Millennium, Legend, and Studio Pro, Reese's restored Universal Direction guitar, as well as some older MSAs, several amps, new and old, and a Kemper Powerhead that I am really liking. Recently added a Zum D10, a Mullen RP, and a restored blue Rose, named the "Blue Bird" to the herd. Also, I have acquired and restored the plexiglass D10 MSA Classic again that was built as a demo in the early '70s. I also added a '74 lacquer P/P, with wood necks. |
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Donny Hinson
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Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.
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Posted 2 Dec 2023 7:53 am
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| Darvin Willhoite wrote: |
| Louie played my favorite guitar break of all time on Lionel Ritchie's "Hello". IMHO, this is the epitome of taste, and playing a break that fits the song. It's nothing flashy, just great playing. I crank the volume up every time I hear this song. |
Louie could do the “flashy” if he wanted! His guitar playing on the Monkees’ hit record, Valerie, is what got my attention many decades ago.  |
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Darvin Willhoite
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Roxton, Tx. USA
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Posted 2 Dec 2023 8:59 am
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Yep, he surely could do "flashy", I have all of the solo CD's I could find of his, he could play any style needed. One of the CD's is a Country compilation that he plays on, of course versatility is what makes a great studio musician.
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Darvin Willhoite
MSA Millennium, Legend, and Studio Pro, Reese's restored Universal Direction guitar, as well as some older MSAs, several amps, new and old, and a Kemper Powerhead that I am really liking. Recently added a Zum D10, a Mullen RP, and a restored blue Rose, named the "Blue Bird" to the herd. Also, I have acquired and restored the plexiglass D10 MSA Classic again that was built as a demo in the early '70s. I also added a '74 lacquer P/P, with wood necks. |
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