Spanky Alford

Spankys playhouse part one

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• Spanky
• Alford

[bradleyhousemusic]

To order Spany's DVD for $24 call Fred Shaw at 843-409-6500. 

[bradleyhousemusic]

I'm going to tell one more Spanky story then I'm done. We were recording a big band record for the Gatlin Brothers and Spanky came in just after we had cut the rhythm track and without even hearing the track he grabbed the Bass guitar and nailed the Bass part in one take. This song took me about 5 takes on drums while reading a chart. He was just so amazing in the studio. We miss Spanky every day. God Bless him,

Fred Shaw

[bradleyhousemusic]

Spanky always took time out from the session to jam with other studio musicians and trade licks. He was very humble. Spank's religious beliefs were the back bone of his talents. We always took time to Pray before and after all sessions. One Prayer with the Stylistics when on for over 30 mins.

[bradleyhousemusic]

Spanky's death was due to complications with diabetes. He had lost both legs just below his knees. when I met Spanky in 1998 he was complaining of pain in his feet. In this video he had already lost his left leg and seemed to be doing well with his prosthetic leg.

[cortez4eva69]

Is it me or does spanky look like gucci mane lol

[JHBPianist]

Can someone please tell me the model of guitar Spanky's playing in this video? R.I.P. to a true master of his instrument and possessor of a uniquely beautiful and sophisticated sound.

[PUIALALI]

That has to be one of the most beautiful guitars I have ever seen. Great playing too.

[GianisLapDance]

I met Spanky in Oakland while he was touring with Roy Hardgrove and RH Factor. He was very charming and completely willing to talk shop with me after the show. I hadn't known until then that his sound was a huge part of what I loved about the recordings he played on. He even co-wrote my favorite song on the Hard Groove album, "How I Know." Just found out today that he passed. May he rest in peace.

[arijunal]

@cortez4eva69 i was thinking the exact same thing, i was just about to post the same thing, when i read ur comment

[facux90]

@bradleyhousemusic Hello, Fred, Is there any way we can get the DVD shipped to Buenos Aires, Argentina? Thank you for all the great videos you shared, they are absolutely amazing and we would love to get the full DVD here. So inspirational. Spanky is one of the best guitar players ive ever seen but not so popular around here unfortunately. Thank you so much!

[MrColeycole22]

check out voodoo from d'angelo ....spank kills that record!!!!!

[guitarslim1989]

Does Spankey Alford has any solo albums that he did?

[doveign]

i could watch and listen to him all day

[Jonesflow71]

a real MASTER !