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Andy Volk


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Post  Posted 28 Nov 2023 4:47 am    
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Louie is the secret ingredient on so many hit records from the 60s thru the 80s. I interviewed him for my "Guitar Dreams" book. Really nice guy. He sure has a feel for melodic and catchy hooks.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zv9J6-6Fmfc
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Darvin Willhoite


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Post  Posted 29 Nov 2023 8:38 pm    
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Louie played my favorite guitar break of all time on Lionel Ritchie's "Hello". IMHO, this is the epitome of taste, and playing a break that fits the song. It's nothing flashy, just great playing. I crank the volume up every time I hear this song.
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Donny Hinson

 

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Post  Posted 2 Dec 2023 7:53 am    
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Darvin Willhoite wrote:
Louie played my favorite guitar break of all time on Lionel Ritchie's "Hello". IMHO, this is the epitome of taste, and playing a break that fits the song. It's nothing flashy, just great playing. I crank the volume up every time I hear this song.


Louie could do the “flashy” if he wanted! His guitar playing on the Monkees’ hit record, Valerie, is what got my attention many decades ago. Cool
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Darvin Willhoite


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Post  Posted 2 Dec 2023 8:59 am    
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Yep, he surely could do "flashy", I have all of the solo CD's I could find of his, he could play any style needed. One of the CD's is a Country compilation that he plays on, of course versatility is what makes a great studio musician.
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Darvin Willhoite
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