Duane Eddy: Rock and Race in the 1950's

This clip was shot in 2009 in Nashville at Duane Eddy's house. It was the second interview I did with Duane and probably my favorite.
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[@bryanmyers1435]

Duane Eddy is such a class act.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching Bryan....Joe

[@jennifursun3303]

if you have not seen it catch him on the old Marty Stuart show

[@derricklombard1899]

I remember Duane Eddy coming to Capetown, South Africa, in a stretch

[@derricklombard1899]

Limo

[@tomdutra977]

What a beautiful humble man. Thank you Joe...

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thank you too Tom.....Joe

[@r0b3rtc00p3r]

Yes, he is a beautiful human being. My, do we need such people like him today.

[@stephenkirby5141]

Jessi Colter spoke highly of Mr. Eddy in her autobiography. She was fortunate to be married to two inspirational artist.

[@glendalangley1877]

What a great interview with a really special guy. Someone with a decent moral compass. People today could benefit from this man. 🦋🦋🦋

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching Glenda....Joe

[@hallucinatedovens8414]

Yeah, people on the left

[@michaelclark4043]

There are those who make easy stuff look hard and there are those who make hard stuff look easy. Duane Eddy falls into the latter category.

[@beastscooter]

I had a similar situation at 16, being a white kid playing piano at a black blues jazz club in Buffalo. Definitely out of my league musically, but the band was really encouraging and kept saying you can do it!! I knew enough to get by, and was crazy nervous, but the memory of their encouragement and comradery in music still remains. Thanks for sharing Duane!

[@pamelamacneil1331]

Thanks Joe. Duane Eddy talking about his first experience with the tragedy of racism, very powerful. Great Interview. Thx. for sharing.

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Pamela... thanks again for watching....Joe

[@RedGibsonsRock]

Radio really broke down barriers in the minds of its listeners. Putting everybody's music on one station allowed all kinds of ears to hear all kinds of musicians. Lots of ears and *no* eyes. If you liked what you heard, that was all that mattered.

[@dannyc1174]

Man, you nailed it!

[@mikephalen3162]

There's a difference between entertainment and real life. Whites in the South may have appreciated black acts, but did that make them want to integrate? Didn't work that way.

[@RedGibsonsRock]

@@mikephalen3162 It isn't that way anymore. Before those outward changes could show up in society, a new generation's attitudes had to change. I'd say radio played a part in that process. The integration of professional sports did too, no doubt.

[@edthesecond]

@@mikephalen3162 Major changes in consciousness and society take time and small and big steps. Stephen Foster, for example, stopped writing in 'dialect' because he felt it was demeaning and insulting. He was also one of the first songwriters to humanize and respect Blacks and make them just like the rest of us, 'Old Black Joe' being a prime example. And how many of us White American punks would have ever heard the Blues if not for the Stones?

[@henrygregor7336]

@@mikephalen3162 Good observation and comment...but let's not forget the good ol' (in)tolerant North, with school buses set afire in Pontiac, MI and people, yes people(!) tossed into the Charles River in MA.

[@jamesferris4573]

That was a wonderful interview with a great talent and human. The world would be a much better place if everyone had the attitude that Duane Eddy did about race and prejudices. He seems like a super cool guy who is above judging others because of race. We need a lot more like him in this world. Thanks for the wonderful interview.

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Thanks James.....Joe

[@rogerdodger5415]

Joe you always pull it off! You do such a great job that all these big time musicians are comfortable and just talk like the kind and interesting people they are. Real conversation, real music... Real People!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Roger... that’s just how Duane is 24/7..... Best, Joe

[@colinwilliams553]

I am a person of color and I've heard of Duane Eddie and his music so when I hear him talk about what he went through with the whole segregation nonsense and how his friends who were people of color were treated that way, I had to feel for the man.I have a new found respect for him.So glad he's doing fine after all these years.BLESS HIM.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Colin... I was with him and his wife most all of yesterday and they are fine... thanks for watching...Joe

[@normanmcneal3605]

We have segregated again. Totally adverse to our melting pot. Never forget that white is a color too. A house divided cannot stand, despite what gvt you keep voting for. Promise

[@hilariousname6826]

@@normanmcneal3605 Obsessed.

[@sparklecanada0112]

😢he died today. 💔

[@NWLee]

Thanks Joe, He is so humble and seems like he just likes everybody.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching Lee....Joe

[@surfinwax58]

Without the rock guitar instrumentalists like Duane Eddy, where would rock music be today?!

[@robertryan2542]

What a lovely man. It was very nice to hear What he said about Elvis. Thanks Joe.🇮🇪

[@J4ME5H4LL]

His sense of recall, names, places, and key details is incredible!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching James....Joe

[@patriciaburke2401]

Those were sad , confusing times when I was young. When I made a stand against racism at a restaurant where I was a white waitress and my friends’ response was ,” that’s just the way it is.” I was outraged by the treatment of the black employees, so, I quit. Sadly, my friends kept working there. I never felt as much respect for them after that. Duane Eddy seems like a kindred spirit... much respect to him. Racism, to me, is a sure sign of ignorance. Thanks for sharing this wonderful interview with an admirable man and musician.

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Thanks for watching and your comments Patricia......Joe

[@mikefannon6994]

Good for you Patricia! Took courage to stand up.

[@jennifursun3303]

I can't remember the name of the artist now, but he was not black but he played with Ray Charles, and they were down south and some one told the police that there was a non negro on the bus they finally convinced the police that he was Mexican and he got off to the tour ok, but it got really hairy

[@jennifursun3303]

@@imannonymous7707 yes Thank you

[@357bullfrog9]

Patricia you did the right thing standing up for people. God bless you for it

[@edthesecond]

As a personal aside, I'm so glad my mother left Kentucky and we were raised in Arizona. Anyhow, musicians, from Hank Williams and the Carter Family to Duane Eddy and Sam Cooke to the Rolling Stones-and a bunch of other musicians of all ethnic groups-deserve a lot of credit for opening our eyes and ears to the reality that music is music no matter who's playing it and that Race doesn't matter. Musicians are notoriously color blind.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching ed f.......Joe

[@kwnorton5834]

Musicians are race blind, sex blind, age blind - whatever. It’s all about how we play - interpret the vibe. It’s fundamental.

[@Rosie6857]

81-yr-old Brit here. Duane Eddy was a great favourite of mine when I was a teenager. This is the first time I have heard him speak and he seems a modest, quiet, interesting and very decent person. I still have a few of his singles, bought all that time ago. They're a bit dusty and warped but the tunes are still in my head. A good bloke, as we say this side of the pond.

[@ZOOTSUITBEATNICK1]

Thanks for uploading this. It reminded me of when the first black family moved into the apartment building the family lived in when I was in high school. Almost all the families in the building had a meeting about "the problem". Instead of going to the meeting, my folks delivered a cake my mom had baked to welcome them to the building. That was when I realized just how cool my parents were. Again...thanks.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for sharing Charlie...Joe

[@750count]

That really showed you who your parents were. Great lesson for you for your future intersection with people

[@ZOOTSUITBEATNICK1]

@@750count Absolutely, Chris. I lucked out!

[@rmelin13231]

What a class guy. Fascinating to learn of his early experiences. I might add that the video productions that you provide are truly enhanced with the brief photos of artists and venues he refers to. It adds so much to the overall experience. Would love to hear him speak about his relationship with Barton Lee Hazlewood. I understand it became strained after Duane left his team, but I thought they had reconciled. Oh well, might be something he prefer not to discuss. Thanks, as always Joe.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Roger.... I’ll try to remember to ask Duane if there was a problem at some time with Lee... I don’t really him ever saying that before.....Joe

[@stevecityrocker]

I love Duane more than ever.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching Steve........ Joe

[@bluejazz517]

@Steve I was thinking the same.

[@THE-HammerMan]

Thanks Joe. As always, a wonderful interview! That's why I've always liked hanging with musicians. Color doesn't matter to them...its always, like, "Can you play?". "How well can you play?". "Can you write songs well too?" They don't care if you're purple with polka dots, but "How well can you play, man?" God Bless 'em all!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and watching our channel Matthew......Best,, Joe

[@robertcolvin3182]

"It was our little contribution, no big deal. A little contribution toward integration." Well, it was a big deal and it is little jewels in interviews like this that help set the record straight. Thanks for another great interview. Music is history. This stuff should be taught in classrooms.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching Robert......Joe

[@dancrabtree7024]

Robert, that's exactly my thought when I heard him make his comment. A humble perspective, but you are right - it WAS a big deal. It is hard to understate the role music played in changing societal attitudes in the early days of rock 'n' roll.

[@Vinnie101a]

What a great musician. . . And an even greater man.

[@richardbaguley5405]

That's a very good interview, Joe. Duane is a true gent: he and Deed, his wife, are two of the nicest people you could ever wish to meet.

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Thanks Richard....Joe

[@Dee-hi5zj]

Geez - its good to see Duane is still around...We've lost so many of our musical heroes. He was one of my first... Had nearly all of his early LP's... Always would play Rebel Rouser on the juke boxes wherever I went as a kid - it's cool to hear who all hung out together - that's a piece or R&R history we don't hear about. THANKS DUANE , For a lifetime of instrumental stuff. My favorite music! This was real good to see at my age (74)!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching Dee....Joe

[@Maggie3McGill]

Duane, my good friend, love this interview! You are a wonderful human being. You did so much to help the relationship between Black and White just by being your loving self and becoming friends and playing music with everyone no matter the color of their skin. When I knew you and Deed in Tahoe, the thing you did that melted my heart the most was when you played the "Theme from Batman" for my four year old son, Christopher. He was thrilled. So was I. It warmed my heart that you and Deed were so sweet with him. I was singing in a bar and restaurant called The Waystation in Tahoe. A couple who were friends of mine knew you and Deed and brought you to hear me sing one night. We became good friends, and we saw a lot of each other after that. Precious times.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Hi Kay…. Thanks for sharing your memories about Deed and Duane. That sounds just like Duane. Just a kind and talented human being. Best, Joe

[@GuitarlosCarlos]

DUANE, MUSIC HAS ALWAYS BEEN THE EQUALIZER FOR THE MASSES OF PEOPLE THE WORLD OVER YOUR "LITTLE CONTRIBUTION" WAS A VERY BIG DEAL MAN THAT TOUR AND OTHERS LIKE IT SHOWED THE KIDS THAT EVERYONE WAS READY TO CHANGE THE WORLD YOU DID A GOOD THING MAN CARLOS GUITARLOS 90042

[@Pineemonkeys2ndchannel]

Thank you sir thank you 🙏 does everybody realize that Duane Eddy is a musical maverick and an original legend of guitar stylings

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks again for watching Sarge....Joe

[@TheStobb50]

What a lovely man

[@basura2001]

Great interview Joe! Since it's a beautiful spring day this is a good place to mention that The Rivingtons do a killer version of 'You Are My Sunshine'.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks 2001......Best.........Joe

[@Joseph_Greco]

Awesome interview! Thanks Joe

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Thank you too Joseph.....Joe

[@RonLee999]

Thanks for posting that insight into a legendary performer.

[@kevinbannister2356]

As a musician from another place & time l have come to have a huge respect for Duane & his remarkable life experiences living on the road in those early years of rock n roll.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching Kevin....Joe

[@peterdavies4807]

Great to hear Duane talking, loved his music back in the 50's and 60's and still do.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching Peter......Joe

[@lonniedillman9647]

I was grounded for my entire 8th grade..only had books and a record player. One of the records my folks gave me was Rebel Rouser...thanks for the music ...

[@GG-ks4ul]

What a delight. Thanks for this interview from such a classy/classic act.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks again G G....Joe

[@dannyc1174]

Wow, Joe - Yet another super interview by you and, I mean, what can you say about Duane - one of my idols and early lead guitar influences. But him talking about travelling with the mixed race acts - how they loved each other and played together but had to put up with all the b.s. down South back then. This was great to hear from Duane - a real humble, sincere, soulful cat. And, Duane, you all didn't make a LITTLE contribution....you made a BIG one. Plus RedGibsonsRock (and they do!) comment also sums this up real well about kids listening to all kinds of black and white music on a radio station back then - "lots of ears and no eyes". Anyway, thanks again, Joe - just love ALL your interviews!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Danny... very nice... best.......Joe

[@dannyc1174]

@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum No - thank YOU, Joe! And, BTW, Bear Family's CD Box Set on Duane - "Twangin' from Phoenix to L.A" with ALL his Jamie cuts plus many outtakes and non-overdubbed takes plus the hardcover accompanying book, as only Bear Family does, is KILLER!

[@pgsomers8775]

Great interview of Dunae Eddy by Joe Chambers. Duane rocks ...

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks PG....Joe

[@JohnnyCameo]

Powerful anecdotes from a talented, principled man. Great interview technique, as always, Joe. You ask a question and let the interviewee answer. A revolutionary approach - maybe it will catch on!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks again for watching Johnny....Joe

[@danielsainz866]

Duane Eddy a name I'll remember. Great Interview. Thank you

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thank you too Daniel...Joe

[@TheDizzleHawke]

Thanks for all you do, Joe.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thank you also Dizzle... Joe

[@seanmeisner3190]

I'm not at all surprised that Duane Eddy is a man of principle...thank you, Joe, for another great interview with a great musician and a true gentleman.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks again for watching Sean......Joe

[@cjbacon4869]

Not surprised Duane Eddy speaks with the very same heart , soul, hard work and determination combined with a hard edge of truth in what is communicated through his music and expression of his art. He also showed that the secret was often just paying attention to what the other guy was doing and making it your own - just like many artists today, even if it's not as good. I really appreciate the historic significance of this form and content is presented as a casual and comfortable conversation which allows the artist to feel as at home as we feel watching and listening. Well done Joe and Company. Thank you Hope all is well with you and yours. Be well We are our brother's keeper. Pay It Forward May peace be with you and yours always

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and watching our videos CJ.... best, Joe

[@rocketpost1]

Wonderful interview Joe. Duane seems such a gentle soul and it's strange that he was unaware of racism all those years ago. Obviously he had never encountered it before. Loved the story of Duane sitting on stage between two guitar players and the bandleader pointing at him saying it was his turn even though he was reluctant to play. He's a man with a good sense of values and I warmed to him immediately.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts Rocket.....Joe

[@KennethFord-y7c]

It’s Awesome when your Heroes are better than you hoped for!!!

[@strongcloud28]

Thanks for publishing this. You gain credibility when you do things like this. Thank you.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching 28..... Joe

[@mandymine4963]

Amazing interview-just stunning! Such history-Thank you...

[@AmpApps]

This is a treasure. Thank you so much for this. ❤

[@thomasrose7713]

This just popped up in my feed and is the first time I’ve seen a picture of Joe since he passed I am more saddened than Mr.Eddys passing. He gave so much of himself to bring interviews like this to all of us. Let’s take a moment to remember him as well ❤

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thomasrose7713, thank you for your warm words. My dad, Joe, loved doing these interviews with his friends, one of his closest being Duane, who we also dearly love & miss. Joe never thought the interviews would be on something like YT but had the most fun sharing them & always really appreciated the conversations & support on the channel. I hope you can visit the museum sometime, let me know when you do! Again, thank you for sharing your kind words & continued support. Best, Britt

[@davecarvell]

One of the good guys. Thank you for posting.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching David...Joe

[@CherrySlush1]

Fantastic interview! I wish it could go on for hours.

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Thanks for watching Robert.....Joe

[@adedaramy5808]

Great musician, great interview

[@c.blakerockhart1128]

Way COOL JOE ! Way cool.👏 Thanks for being "The Guy " that we get REAL INFORMATION from.😎 You always ask Really Great questions, and you Always let them give a Complete answer. Have A BLESSED DAY JOE ! 🇺🇸😎

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Thanks again for watching Blake......Joe

[@c.blakerockhart1128]

@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum It's my pleasure Joe.🇺🇸😎

[@chasetower6773]

Duane is a National Treasure.

[@Rickenbacker325]

Great interview Joe! I love Duane! I got to play his guitar when I was 17! Loved it! Couldn’t play I was so nervous 🤣

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for sharing 997….. Joe

[@markw8353]

Would have loved to have been on those buses, listening to everyone and their conversations and jamming maybe. He certainly showed a naturalness to life. Cheers for posting this insight into him.

[@raymondbarnes2872]

After listening to this interview, it's my personal opinion that Duane seems to be the most genuinely sincere, honest & least judgemental person ever to play an instrument....as well as super talented! They just don't come any better than him!! First class for sure!

[@mikefannon6994]

Fine interview Joe, great stories! I was 7 in 1958, remember seperate water fountains and such. Segregation was the rule in the South, I never knew black kids until college. I deeply regret that, missed out on meeting some fine people.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Hi Mike.... Thanks for watching...Joe

[@outtathyme5679]

Fantastic and illuminating interview

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Thanks again for watching 567......Joe

[@willaburris8352]

Went to high school with Duane in Coolidge Arizona ! Now 81 years old. Willa Trivitt. Burris now

[@marksinger3067]

Got my record player in 1959 when 10 years old and Duane Eddy was one of my favorites as were all those musicians he toured with in those days...just great music...

[@marvindoolin1340]

I remember enjoying his records when I was a teen. I had no idea he was as progressive as this. Much love.

[@shazam6274]

I don't think he's "progressive", just a normal, nice man.

[@richsackett3423]

You don't have to be progressive to know racism's wrong.

[@ClarenceHW]

What great guy, even if I'd never heard him play this video would've made me a fan. Thanks Joe!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching Clarence.....Joe

[@if6was929]

Duane Eddy was the reason why I wanted to play guitar. As an 8 year old Brooklyn boy in 1959, I had just got my first transistor radio and I used to lay in bed at night listening to the New York AM stations. One night I heard Duane's, The Lonely One and it changed the way I thought about the guitar. The memory of that moment is as clear as any of the major events in my life. It's good to know Duane Eddy is as good a man as he is a guitar player.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks 929..... Duane and Deed are still close friends of mine. Deed and Duane see these comments and will read yours too so he will know how you feel...... best, Joe

[@toddlarson9628]

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[@user-fu2lh7up2i]

As always awesome interesting interviews! Thank you so much, You've done a great service to record and memorialize a big part of America's musical history! Can't wait to visit the Museum next time I'm in Nashville.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

I…. Thanks for the kind comment… I look forward to seeing you here too… best, Joe

[@CharlesAustin]

I saw a Duane Eddy live show in Vancouver (New Westminster BC Canada) 1958-60. I had a spot next to the small stage they were playing on it. Loved the sound. Extraordinary sax player !! He blew all his air out in seconds he was playing so loud but really great !! All the best !!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for sharing Charles.......Joe

[@elvisx]

Thank you Joe. Both a wonderful & educational look back with you & Duane

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks John.... Best........Joe

[@shirleybowers7251]

Wow. So glad to learn about these experiences. Music was great back then. Both sad and angering to hear about their expeiences in the southern states. Am thankful for their awesome talents, relatioships with one another,, and audience's responses to their shows. I believe they played a major part in change that was so needed. Thanks for sharing. 🙏♥️🇺🇸

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching Shirley.... Joe

[@SFolkes97]

Wow! As if a legend needed another reason to be respected - he's a super nice guy. His recollections resonate a little with me, having grown up in New Mexico (50's & 60's) with similar experiences but having heard stories because my Dad was from Richmond. The science-y part of my brain knows it's coincidence, but what is it about Coolidge, AZ? My good friend Terry, lifelong musician, (now passed away) - grew up around Coolidge. Duane lived there. So did Waylon Jennings. There may be others - all spent time in that out-of-the-way small town.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching Steve....Joe

[@randybrown1437]

Great interview. In the 1970s I used to hang in bar in Hollywood called Martoni's. Lee Hazelwood and Al Casey were regulars. Tipped a few with both of them. Martoni's is the bar Sam Cooke was in earlier the night he got shot and killed.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts Randy......Joe

[@mcfontaine]

What an absolutely brilliant interview with such a nice and talented man. I truly think, as he said, that musicians helped to break down some of those awful barriers. Thanks so much for posting this Joe, it’s such an important interview.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching Mark....Joe

[@efhs1970]

Great interview Joe, like you, I can remember the waning days Jim Crow in the south! The tours Duane was part of back then, certainly paved the way for the success of people like Dr. King! As always, thanks!💫

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Larry... the purpose of showing this is to show the progress thats been made over the years. Best,Joe

[@vayabroder729]

Music, sports and arts get people together, provided they’re not mixed with politics. Great interview with a legend! Thank you so much, Joe!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching Vayabroder.......Joe

[@johneystad9186]

Pure class where it counts. Fantastic artist as well! Love you Duane!

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Thanks John....Joe

[@genewest8426]

Very powerful Interview Joe, much obliged

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Thanks Gene....Joe

[@jacquescousteau217]

I met Duane in 57 or 58 in Rochester ,New York. It was most likely Dick Clark’s Caravan of Stars. Laverne Baker,Chuck Berry,Coasters, Everly Bros, Buddy Knox ,and Duane . I went to three of those shows over the years late fifties. I knew where the bus was ,and caught Duane after this one show. I was thirteen to fifteen years old. He was getting ready to get on the bus,and if I recall he was carrying his guitar case. I told him I had just started playing guitar,and he was so humble, just a really nice man that encouraged me to not quit. The Everly Bros were my idols , don’t recall if that were on that tour with Duane. It’s funny seeing him here with a Gibson, he always played a 6120 Gretsch. You can’t find another guitar that sounds like a Gretsch ,and that is part of what made his sound so distinctive . He always played on the lower three EAD strings.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Hi J C .... thanks for sharing your thoughts... the Gibson you see Duane playing in this interview is on permanent exhibit at the Musicians Hall Of Fame and Museum along with other guitars that have belonged to Duane over the years. The Gibson was kinda short lived. Duane is and has been back with Gretsch for a number of years now... thanks for watching...Joe

[@jacquescousteau217]

Joe Chambers is hands down the most informed musicologist there is. His interviews are always insightful, he knows what he’s talking about -tete a tete musician speak- Nobody like him. Humble to a fault. I must ask you this Joe. Is there ANY chance you could get Don Everly in an interview ? I would fly to Nashville to be a fly on the wall for that. In 1957 when I first heard the intro to Bye Bye Love it changes my life. In my opinion Don should have gotten co writes on all those opening chord riffs that were a hook in them selves . Phil standard tuning Don G open tuning . I remember trying to figure out the high part intro on Bye Bye Love when I first started playing. Had not a clue to open tunings . I did however figure out how to play that high A chord standard tuning . Open A natural check it out. First finger on 7th fret D string Second finger on 9 th fret G string Baby finger on 10 th fret B string Third finger on 10 th fret high E string It’s a D shape chord. That was as close as I could get,and it’s the accents on that chord that hooked me. Think of all those intro hooks. I’ve met Paul a couple of times, George once. If I ever met Don Everly I will have won the trifecta. If ANYBODY could get an interview with Don it would be Joe Chambers. Ps. I learned how to sing high harmonies from Phil RIP ... Thanks for the note Joe. That meant much.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Hi jacques... not sure if you know this but we did induct Don in October 2019...He was inducted for Iconic Riff Award for “Wake Up Little Susie”. His rhythm guitar intro was totally unique for the time. Phil also sang” Let It Be Me” in 2008 with the Crickets to help induct them into the MHOF... that may have been his last performance. I have been working on having Don as a guest on the Backstage show. He’s been very careful to stay out of the public since Covid 19 as he should. Hopefully now the vaccine is out maybe we can get together and chat. Thanks again for the very nice things you said... I really appreciate it....Best, Joe

[@magnusulysses8896]

Beautiful interview, thx!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Hey Magnus… my dad, Joe, passed on September 28th. I know he would have appreciated your kind comment. He and Duane were close friends, Duane is a wonderful person. If you haven’t been to the museum, hope you can visit. Best, Britt

[@edwinwise6751]

I was playing at a party with a drummer i hadn't played with. before . We were playing goin down. He signaled to me to take a solo, I declined but instead did some low string pull down fills. When the song was over he told me my guitar piece sounded like Duane Eddy i had heard of D.E. Before but never had heard his music. I can't tell you what a high compliment it was when I did hear him

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Thanks for sharing Edwin....Joe

[@NickRatnieks]

It is always great to hear Duane Eddy talk about his career- he's such a great guy whose feet have always remained firmly planted on the ground. My friend Dick was on a number of package tours by bus in the UK in the early 1960s, which included in late 1963 one with Duane Eddy, Little Richard, The Shirelles and Earl Van Dyke and a few British bands including Mickie Most. Dick played guitar for the Roofraisers- who were also the British Blue Caps- Gene Vincent's backing band- but when Gene was incapable of performing, they were sent out by their manager- the infamous Don Arden who also ran this tour and was Sharon Osbourne's father. Duane complimented Dick on his tone- and he is a tone master and Jim Horn helped them load up their amps. Dick said he was so unworldly- in comparison with the Americans and that The Shirelles mothered him as he was so young- and looked it. Little Richard asked him about fox hunting clothes- something he knew nothing about! Earl Van Dyke's guitarist taught him plenty while these black Americans were amazed that they were under no restrictions- unlike back in much of the USA. He has many happy memories of those times and the thrill of touring with some of his heroes like Duane. Here- amazingly, on eBay in the UK is the programme for that tour- you will see the Roofraisers opened up the second part of the show but I don't see Dick paying £66 for this memento! www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1960S-LITTLE-RICHARD-PROGRAMME-WITH-DUANE-EDDY-SHIRELLES-FLINTSTONES-OTHERS/184711322637?hash=item2b01a71c0d:g:jvQAAOSwvaJgMphW

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Thanks for sharing Nick......Joe

[@NickRatnieks]

@Nikki Huffman Nikki- I will check that out. As I wrote, Dick was very flattered when Duane heard him rehearsing and admired his tone- as Duane is a real Tone King. At that time, Dick played a green Gretsch Country Club which I think was later stolen. My luthier (who has worked with the very top British rock guitarists) told me that-( and he was a guitarist himself) Dick's tone was the best of all of them. Here's a film from 1974 and Dick is playing a Les Paul- although, arguably, he's a Telecaster man. He learned much from Don Peake because in 1963, the Roofraisers supported the Everly Brothers in Germany and Don was their guitar player- and he kindly showed Dick James Burton's trademark guitar parts. This band was big then- the bass player is top player, Bob Daisley and the band wanted to go in the direction of the Allman Bros but the management wanted to go Glam rock and Mungo went with that direction! The Les Paul Dick plays was owned by the band's management. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3LUaZqjjpuVY5Y

[@voiskumbeaver3285]

Beautiful stories, thanks!

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Thanks Beaver.... best, Joe

[@albertomartinez2479]

Joe, amazing stuff. Thanks.

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Thanks Al....Joe

[@narta11]

These are the stories I treasure. My Dad had dozens of his albums in his collection.

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Thanks for watching Rocky....Joe

[@johnmcwade1]

Love this series, Joe. Really excellent work, thank you 🙏

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Thank you very much John.... best, Joe

[@lorirhea428]

Thanks for posting this video. Amazing.

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Thanks for watching Lori......Joe

[@sapelesteve]

What a terrific interview Joe. Duane seems like a very down to earth & kind person. Unfortunately, segregation continues to be a cultural issue in this country. Very sad & disheartening to say the least! Hope that you are doing well & staying safe.

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Thanks Steve... that’s true unfortunately and that door swings both ways. Best, Joe

[@nellymoriarty_5783]

Beautiful interview Thank you

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As always Nelly.... thanks.....Joe

[@John-the-Bass]

A great interview. Thanks. In UK we had no knowledge of that segregation, we just loved ( & copied) the music. It was a huge influence on me. Thanks again.

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Thanks for watching John.....Joe

[@ministerofdarkness]

Good musicians are generally color blind. If they can play, race should never be a factor. As always Joe, another great interview!

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Thanks again Minister....Joe

[@JoanVioletStretch]

Great interview Duane has got it right Blacks were popular at my schools in them days but in other places I saw the prejudice and never understood it the Sink Club in Liverpool a place were a lot of students went during the sixties had great racial mingling Loved the place coffee was great too as well as the music 🎸 Duane you were my first guitar hero and will be missed 😢 RIP

[@jon780249]

Interviews are often best when the interviewer lets the interviewee talk, as here. Really interesting to hear his recollections at length.

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Thanks for watching 780249......Joe

[@markstiggs4471]

Joe, every minute of this interview is good, but your Hall of Fame should feature and highlight the segment where he describes the Sharps taking him to the South LA ballroom, and Duane narrates while playing guitar at the same time. It is a treasure

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Thanks for sharing your thoughts and watching our channel Mark.....Best, Joe

[@jimknight5675]

What a really nice guy

[@tomstiel7576]

Just when I thought it couldnt get any better,,,,, awesome

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Thanks again Tom.....Joe

[@warrendoris9669]

What a cool low key guy! Musicians are some of the best humans alive! Thank you !

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Thanks for watching Watren...Joe

[@markdvorak5948]

great interview.

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Thanks Mark.....Joe

[@750count]

Great interview A genuine good guy What an education too. Many of those groups I didn't know about like The Sharps and The Rivingtons

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Thanks for watching Chris......Joe

[@marvinsmith8015]

This was the tragic part of show business, especially down south where many black entertainers were treated much differently from their white counterparts, and many felt helpless but this was America at the time where racism and bigotry were prevalent, many shows were stopped or not allowed to perform. Duane and I went to the same high school in Phoenix Arizona, South mountain so it was something special when one of our boys had made a name for himself. Unfortunately, many black artists were never given the recognition that they really deserved. Thanks, Duane for validating the era where music eventually broke down those barriers for all kids who only wanted to enjoy Rock n Roll and hear their favorite entertainers.

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Thanks for watching Marvin....Joe

[@toddricketts9498]

Great story glad to have seen this

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Thanks Todd......Joe

[@jongreen2198]

I love this channel!

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Thanks Jon.....Joe

[@aasmundolsen]

Great stuff. Thank you

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Thanks for watching too Asmund.......Joe

[@DavidGiragosian]

He’s somebody you’d want to have a cup of coffee with.

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Thanks for watching David.....Joe

[@jamesoneill5070]

I saw Duane on April 8th 1960 at the Odeon Theatre in Manchester England. The package show had Clyde McPhatter, Bobby Darin and Emile Ford and the Checkmates.

[@olesarge1724]

Going back in time… that’s what it’s like hearing Mr. Eddy talk about those times.

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Thanks for watching Sarge.....Joe