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Bill Kirchen

Grammy nominated guitarist, singer and songwriter Bill Kirchen is one of the fortunate few who can step onto any stage, play those trademark licks that drove his seminal Commander Cody classic Hot Rod Lincoln into the Top Ten, and elicit instant recognition for a career that has spanned over 40 years and includes guitar work with Nick Lowe, Emmylou Harris, Doug Sahm, Elvis Costello and many more. Named “A Titan of the Telecaster” by Guitar Player Magazine, he celebrates an American musical tradition where rock 'n' roll and country music draws upon its origins in blues and bluegrass, Western swing from Texas and California honky-tonk.
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30 Hot Rod Guitar Licks You MUST Know
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Mitch A.

10/19/19

A Tele rocker

I can still picture when I saw a younger Bill Kirchen on stage with Commander Cody band at the Roxy in Hollywood.I 've seen him a couple of times.Being young I was impressed with what is called the Bakersfield sound.Spot on and fiery was all I remember of Kirchen.An excellent guitar player that brings to mind the NRPS and some early Grateful Dead.I would not only recommend getting Kirchens western sounds with this course.I have myself and would recommend any intermediate-advanced player to get the sound of Kirchen's licks.You will be learning from a master of the cowboy western rock sound.Very valuable style to learn and language to understand.Once accomplished I would recommend transcribing Commander Cody music and Bill Kirchen leads off records ,CDs or even Spotify.His music live really kicks a..!