Otis Rush (born April 29, 1935) is a former blues musician, singer and guitarist. His distinctive guitar style features a slow burning sound and long bent notes. With similar qualities to Magic Sam and Buddy Guy, his sound became known as West Side Chicago blues and was an influence on many musicians including Michael Bloomfield and Eric Clapton.
Rush is left-handed and, unlike many other left-handed guitarists, plays a left-handed instrument strung upside-down with the low E string at the bottom. He played often with the little finger of his pick hand curled under the low E for positioning. It is widely believed that this contributes to his distinctive sound. He has a wide-ranging, powerful tenor voice.
Info Wiki http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otis_Rush
For anyone interested:
Otis Rush - guitar and vocals
"Professor" Eddie Lusk - vocals and keyboards
Anthony Palmer - guitar
Fred Barnes - bass
Eddie Turner - drums
@boozybluesy we definitely agree Irene, im pleased you liked it.
@zodat oh thanks George your comments are most welcome.
@Axol I dont know but he could have done little better if he did. I should know really as I read his autobiography earlier in the year but I cant remember if he mentioned Otis Rush or not...
@birds_in_trees Thanks Louise, pleased you enjoyed it
@KerryEJordan cheers Kerry im glad you liked it.
15 Comments (since 19 Sep 2014)
Sid_Bonkers
Otis Rush (born April 29, 1935) is a former blues musician, singer and guitarist. His distinctive guitar style features a slow burning sound and long bent notes. With similar qualities to Magic Sam and Buddy Guy, his sound became known as West Side Chicago blues and was an influence on many musicians including Michael Bloomfield and Eric Clapton.
Sid_Bonkers
Rush is left-handed and, unlike many other left-handed guitarists, plays a left-handed instrument strung upside-down with the low E string at the bottom. He played often with the little finger of his pick hand curled under the low E for positioning. It is widely believed that this contributes to his distinctive sound. He has a wide-ranging, powerful tenor voice. Info Wiki http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otis_Rush
ada23
excellent choice,as always!
Sid_Bonkers
@ada23 cheers ada glad you liked it
Sid_Bonkers
For anyone interested: Otis Rush - guitar and vocals "Professor" Eddie Lusk - vocals and keyboards Anthony Palmer - guitar Fred Barnes - bass Eddie Turner - drums
KerryEJordan
Brilliant Sid. x
KerryEJordan
(I love a long bent note)
Axol
really good - did Clapton model his singing voice after Otis?
zodat
wonderful jam, Sid
boozybluesy
Cheezus! This is fantabulous!
Sid_Bonkers
@boozybluesy we definitely agree Irene, im pleased you liked it. @zodat oh thanks George your comments are most welcome. @Axol I dont know but he could have done little better if he did. I should know really as I read his autobiography earlier in the year but I cant remember if he mentioned Otis Rush or not... @birds_in_trees Thanks Louise, pleased you enjoyed it @KerryEJordan cheers Kerry im glad you liked it.
pierreadionne
great musicians !
christineb
Mmmmm, they don't get much better than this.. a south paw legend.
seismonerd
wow!!!
Sid_Bonkers
@seismonerd @christineb @pierreadionne Thanks for all your comments theyre MUCH appreciated