Roy Buchanan

FretBored · Post by **FretBored** » Monday Nov 13, 2006

Posted a video on myspace of Roy.

Amazing how with just volume and tone manipulation and no sound effects he could make his Tele cry like a violin. Pure Magic.

I've been trying to emulate this technique but it is hard to pull off.

bassist_25 · Post by **bassist_25** » Monday Nov 13, 2006

Roy was a master. I love the sound of a Tele in the hands of a skilled player.

HurricaneBob · Post by **HurricaneBob** » Monday Nov 13, 2006

Gotta love this man! Billy Price from Pittsburgh was his vocs for awhile.
We cover some Roy including "I'm a Ram" written by Roy and Billy.
Louie Brumbaugh did a cool version of it..

Billy Price first attracted national attention during his three-year association with guitarist Roy Buchanan. Price is the vocalist on two of Buchanan's LPs, That's What I'm Here For and Livestock. With Buchanan, Price toured the U.S. and Canada, playing such venues as Carnegie Hall in New York, the Newport Jazz Festival, the Roxy and the Troubadour in Los Angeles, and the Spectrum in Philadelphia. Price assembled Billy Price and the Keystone Rhythm Band in 1977. Before their breakup in 1990, the band recorded four critically acclaimed LPs and developed a reputation as one of the most exciting touring bands in the U.S.

FretBored · Post by **FretBored** » Monday Nov 13, 2006

Hurricane wrote:Gotta love this man! Billy Price from Pittsburgh was his vocs for awhile.
We cover some Roy including "I'm a Ram" written by Roy and Billy.
Louie Brumbaugh did a cool version of it..

Billy Price first attracted national attention during his three-year association with guitarist Roy Buchanan. Price is the vocalist on two of Buchanan's LPs, That's What I'm Here For and Livestock. With Buchanan, Price toured the U.S. and Canada, playing such venues as Carnegie Hall in New York, the Newport Jazz Festival, the Roxy and the Troubadour in Los Angeles, and the Spectrum in Philadelphia. Price assembled Billy Price and the Keystone Rhythm Band in 1977. Before their breakup in 1990, the band recorded four critically acclaimed LPs and developed a reputation as one of the most exciting touring bands in the U.S.

Louie Brumbaugh also did Buchanan's version of "Can I change my mind" originally by Tyrone Davis in th 60s.

Do you know how to reach Crazy Louie, I haven't spoken with him since he called my over a year ago. Heard he moved south. Anyone know how to contact him PM me please.

ZappasXWife · Post by **ZappasXWife** » Monday Nov 13, 2006

I had a conversation with Billy Price one time about his work with Roy Buchanan...I don't know if it was the particular song he was embassassed by (Down by the River) or if he is a real modest person but he seemed embarrassed by his (he thought) not-so-great work with Roy Buchanan. It was sorta weird.

ZappasXWife · Post by **ZappasXWife** » Monday Nov 13, 2006

Bob I never heard you guys do I'm a Ram, that would be awesome, thats a great song! I need to get out more.

Gallowglass · Post by **Gallowglass** » Monday Nov 13, 2006

Perhaps the most magical musical experience I ever had (at least one of them) was jamming "The Messiah Will Come Again" w/ Louie Brumbaugh on my buddy's porch out in the Loop. Roy was a MASTER! Three locals who can really get in there w/ a Roy feel are Lou, Felix, and Brian Cupples.

rickw · Post by **rickw** » Monday Nov 13, 2006

I have "That's What I'm Here For" on vinyl somewhere in the archives. All I need is a turntable! And the mere mention of my buddy Louie brings back great memories. I was a real youngin. I'd go to see Louie play and was just dumbstruck at the tone and taste he has. He liked my playing too, which was a huge compliment. Lou (last I heard) is in the Atlanta area. BTW, I'm so glad Billy Price is still rhythm'n and blues'n. Always great voice and great band.

RamRod 1 · Post by **RamRod 1** » Monday Nov 13, 2006

Yeah, last I heard Louie was in Atlanta and "Married"!

Banned · Post by **Banned** » Tuesday Nov 14, 2006

Gallowglass wrote:Roy was a MASTER! Three locals who can really get in there w/ a Roy feel are Lou, Felix, and Brian Cupples.

Noah from The Nightcrawlers is another one.

I think a lot of people get the Buchanan influence secondhand, from guys like Jeff Beck or Mark Knopfler. You can her a ton of Roy in Beck's playing, and probably some vice versa. They were good friends.

FretBored · Post by **FretBored** » Tuesday Nov 14, 2006

OK Tried a Buchanan type tune, still trying to get that sound.

All done by ear since Buchanna's music is heard to come by online. Please take a listen and let me know if I'm getting anywhere, somewhere.

Only 1 minute long so please take a minute and listen and comment

Thanx.

Banned · Post by **Banned** » Tuesday Nov 14, 2006

Jimi Hatt wrote:
Gallowglass wrote:Roy was a MASTER! Three locals who can really get in there w/ a Roy feel are Lou, Felix, and Brian Cupples.
Noah from The Nightcrawlers is another one.

I think a lot of people get the Buchanan influence secondhand, from guys like Jeff Beck or Mark Knopfler. You can her a ton of Roy in Beck's playing, and probably some vice versa. They were good friends.

Jeff Beck's tribute song dedicated to Roy is "Since We Parted As Lovers" on the Blow By Blow album. It is my favorite Beck song among soooo many great ones. He really captures Roy's feel on that.

I have 4 Roy albums on vinyl and they visit the turntable quite often.

FretBored · Post by **FretBored** » Tuesday Nov 14, 2006

undercoverjoe wrote:
Jimi Hatt wrote:
Gallowglass wrote:Roy was a MASTER! Three locals who can really get in there w/ a Roy feel are Lou, Felix, and Brian Cupples.
Noah from The Nightcrawlers is another one.

I think a lot of people get the Buchanan influence secondhand, from guys like Jeff Beck or Mark Knopfler. You can her a ton of Roy in Beck's playing, and probably some vice versa. They were good friends.
Jeff Beck's tribute song dedicated to Roy is "Since We Parted As Lovers" on the Blow By Blow album. It is my favorite Beck song among soooo many great ones. He really captures Roy's feel on that.

I have 4 Roy albums on vinyl and they visit the turntable quite often.

Turntable? Vinyl? Dude how freakn' old are you?