Roy Buchanan - Live From Austin Texas

One of the pioneers of the telecaster sound, he was noted for his use of note bending, volume swells, staccato runs and "pinch" harmonics. He is considered by many to be one of America's most soulful guitar masters, and even 20 years after his death, he maintains an army of devoted fans, including some of rock guitar's greatest (just ask Jeff Beck, Robbie Robertson or Billy Gibbons). This performance, captured on the ACL stage on November 15, 1976, shows Roy Buchanan in his prime at the age of 37. Indeed, it may well be the best high-quality audio/video recording of his complete performance known to exist.

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[nickbarcenas]

i love how he plays with so much soul but yet no facial expressions he plays the guitar so easily like he really isn't trying maybe he isn't maybe he can really make the guitar blow up if he really wanted too i guess we will never really know.. that's too bad but damn some sick guitar chops r.i.p roy we love you and you will never be forgotten not as long as im alive..

[ikoiko2631]

ate a pizza with Roy one night in mid 70's at "My fathers place" in Roslyn NY.I had traveled 10 hrs in heavy snow storm to see him.He was very unique to talk to, but when he got up for soundcheck, he asked ME what I wanted to hear!I said "roys blues", he played the entire song so they could dial in sound.I felt like he played it just for me.Went on to see Roy total of 37 times.I obtained the contract from one of his last shows, framed it with pics/tickets from shows....miss him deeply.....RIP

[AngusShanks]

@MicMacGrass1 I just read about Marriot actually having a tryout with the Stones and Keith liking him. I did a Wikipedia on Marriot looking for any evidence that he was picked by Jimmy Page as first choice for the New Yarbirds/Led Zep. That's where I read about the Stones. Turns out he was liked by Page but there is nothing definitive on him being actually formally asked. I agree he was mostly a singer. No reason why Jagger would want him around.

[MicMacGrass1]

@AngusShanks Never heard of Steve asked,not to mention he was95% singer and maybe 5% guitarist. I've heard Ry claim to be invited to join/replace nearly everybody ! As hard as Roy would be a presumed a fit, Ry would be double the amount of imagination [style-wise]. The story about Roy goes back as far as him replacing Brian. It's all 'hearsay' or conjecture, seeing I have never found any of the aforementioned - nor anyone else - actually Talk about it.The 'Roy' story fits more - to me. Peace Up!

[AngusShanks]

@MicMacGrass1 Really ? I have read that Steve Marriot and Ry Cooder were both also first picks to replace Taylor.

[Deevonprod]

@ikoiko2631 that is a real cool story! RIP

[rwnfrd]

Prince is a Buchannan fan,he don`t admit it but it`s obvious,this guy`s great,love it!!

[Lostchord1000]

One of the true masters of the electric guitar. Roy Buchanan will be remembered as long as music itself is played.

[MickeyFluter]

Wow! Incredible.

[Alpha7xxx]

He died so young but he looked so old!

[MicMacGrass1]

I'm not sure if it is in the comments already, but many don't know that Roy was the first pick to replace Mick Taylor with the Stones but he turned them down! Who knows what may have happened. I Definitely don't believe he committed suicide in a Chicago jail. I remember that night very well.... I was right there...