[Shuie]

I've only recently discovered Roy Buchanan with a little help from my friends. Thank God for youtube and internet forums.

I knew the tragic story of his end from reading his name in the guitar rags for years, but Id never actually heard him play or seen recordings of his performances until a few months ago. I knew about the connection to The Band, Robbie Robertson, and Danny Gatton, but I'd never sought any of his music out before. I knew he was a monster tele player, but Id never actually heard him play.

After listening to a couple of his live albums almost exclusively for the last two days, 'Wow' is all I can say. Granted that Albert Collins was a master of the Telecaster, and Danny Gatton was an alien, but Roy Buchanan was a complete madman of a Tele player. This guy had it all.

Anybody else a fan? Anybody from the NoVA or DC area ever see him play live in the clubs? Rick Lee? Anyone?