Cedell Big G Davis - Slide Blues in Boston 1983

Cedell Big G Davis - slide blues guitar player born in Helena, Arkansas - an original player on the 'King Biscuit Flour Hour' the 1950's radio show - He had contracted Polio as a child, and then was trampled in a bar shootout, and had no ability to move his fingers - so he wedged a butterknife into his paralyzed hand to use as a slide, and turned the guitar around so he could pick the strings with his left thumb to create this unique style. Cedell was brought to New England for a few weeks by Henry Kouffman - to play a few gigs and a studio session where we could record this original blues performer. Cedell also came by my first studio on Chapel St. in Newton to do the interviews and play a little. Henry and I did an hour show that has never been released - sorry we don't have credits for the other players - enjoy this demo.

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• blues

[bobvidpix]

thanx for the updates on Big G's home State and the backup credits -

[RobHewzTV]

This is the man that was kind enough to put down his butter knife and teach a kid how to press the string to play a note on a guitar. From that experience I learned to write and record music. Now I'm touring the nation performing my original music. Luv You Man!!! Thanks to Alan Bailey RIP for introducing us.

[cjohnson22463]

Thank you for sharing this. I'd sure like to see the whole film.

[jmmyjam]

Cedell, Davis is not from Georgia. He was born in Helena, Arkansas and has maintained residence in Pine Bluff, Arkansas performing throughout the Delta.

[rockitscience9]

The other players are Chicago Vinnie Earnshaw on Bass, Harmonica Robert, & Bucky from Bob Angell's Blues Outlet

[papasilvertooth]

That's one serious groove he's got going there! Fantastic sound from such an 'improbable' technique!

[KeniLeeBurgess]

Absolutely fantastic. I can dig it!. I got to cover this. Thanks for sharing. Enjoy.