I’ve got a lot to thank Bon Jovi for. Back in the day (that’s 1988, kiddies), they were my earliest introduction to the wonderful world of Hair Metal. It’s been quite a ride, and the ‘Jovi sound has mellowed in the intervening years.
Doing a bit of browsing around the interweb this evening, I came across a video clip I’d seen on Glumbert months ago – this guy Andy McKee who’s an unsung Guitar God, plucking away in his own quiet corner of the web.
Andy’s instrumental style is fascinating to watch and listen to – he works the strings with both hands independently, while managing to use the guitar body for percussion at the same time. Here’s the original clip from Glumbert – prepare to be blown away:
