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gwen snyder · 07-22-2003, 02:44 PM

quote:Originally posted by jg005@aol.com:
Hi Gwyn Snyder

Shawn Phillips was the first 12 string album I heard and owned. This of course was back in 1973. He played very heavy cords and his song were very unique. I have not heard of him being mentioned in the music world until now.

Is he English? and I wonder if he still produces new stuff.

jg, I only know when I first heard him was through my extremely talented late brother who enjoyed any and all music. When he brought his album home we sat listening entranced by the range of his voice... later I went to many small hall concerts of his the first of which was in Cleveland at the Agora(sp?). Fantastic voice and incredible 12 string virtuoso. Gord definitely has his qualities on the 12 string and I admire them both equally.

07-22-2003, 02:44 PM	#131
gwen snyder Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 568	quote:Originally posted by jg005@aol.com: Hi Gwyn Snyder Shawn Phillips was the first 12 string album I heard and owned. This of course was back in 1973. He played very heavy cords and his song were very unique. I have not heard of him being mentioned in the music world until now. Is he English? and I wonder if he still produces new stuff. jg, I only know when I first heard him was through my extremely talented late brother who enjoyed any and all music. When he brought his album home we sat listening entranced by the range of his voice... later I went to many small hall concerts of his the first of which was in Cleveland at the Agora(sp?). Fantastic voice and incredible 12 string virtuoso. Gord definitely has his qualities on the 12 string and I admire them both equally.