Who played harmonica with George Thorogood?
Mark Kenneally
Mark Kenneally was in the 10th grade at Brandywine High School when he first saw a young George Thorogood perform. It was a high school dance and Kenneally was drawn to the stage as he watched Thorogood and his band run through The Spencer Davis Group’s “Gimme Some Lovin’.”
What harmonica did Muddy Waters use?
He led his own band, played guitar as well as harmonica and recorded with Muddy before he was officially a band member. All of Little Walter’s recorded tunes are with Little Walter on the 10-hole diatonic harp (harmonica). However, it is said that he also played chromatic harmonica.
Do you need to tune a harmonica?
Harmonicas should be in tune when you buy them, and should stay in tune for a long time. Tuning them is not something you should expect to do often. However, it is possible. You need to open it up to expose the reeds.
Is the Hohner Blues Band harmonica worth it?
If you want to invest even less, the Hohner Blues Band is an inexpensive harmonica that will get you off to a nice start. It’s good for saving dollars while you’re learning your early harmonica fundamentals, like the deep relaxed mouth position, and how to isolate notes.
Which harmonica should I buy?
If you’re in the game of saving money while still getting a professional-level harmonica, go with the Lee Oskar or the Hohner Special 20, which both will sound great out-of-the-box without any customization. If you’re on a budget, or you just want to test the waters, go with the Fender Blues Deluxe or the Hohner BluesBand.
Is the Fender Blues Deluxe harmonica a good harmonica to buy?
It’s a great harmonica for saving dollars while you’re learning all of the fundamental harmonica techniques, including bending notes on the harmonica and playing more bluesy harmonica songs. Best bang for the buck, if you’re on a budget, hands down. Is the Fender Blues Deluxe Harmonica right for you?
What makes the Lee Oskar special 20 harmonic so good?
What makes both the Lee Oskar and the Special 20 harmonicas great is that they are relatively affordable, they have great (loud) projection, they are responsive (easy to play,) they are in tune out of the box, and they are easy to bend out of the box.