Duane Eddy - Twistin' 'N' Twangin'

Title: Duane Eddy - Twistin' 'N' Twangin'
Year/Genre/Sub-Genre/City: 1962, Rock and Roll, Instrumental Rock, Rockabilly, Phoenix, Arizona 10/26
Matrix #: LSP-2525
Condition: NM (LM) | Cover: VG | Members: Duane E (38' - 24') | Producer: Lee Hazlewood
Cultural Facts:

1. The “Twang” Came From the Low Strings: Eddy deliberately played melodies on the bass strings of his guitar instead of the brighter high strings, creating the deep, echo-heavy “twang” that became his trademark and influenced generations of rock guitarists.
2. Lee Hazlewood Was There Before Nancy Sinatra: Eddy's early records were produced by Lee Hazlewood years before Hazlewood became famous for his work with Nancy Sinatra. Their experiments with echo and sparse arrangements helped create one of the most recognizable instrumental sounds of early rock and roll.
3. A Guitar Hero Before the British Invasion: By the time Twistin' 'N' Twangin' appeared, Eddy had already scored a remarkable run of instrumental hits including “Rebel-'Rouser,” “Forty Miles of Bad Road” and “Because They're Young,” proving a guitarist could become a pop star without a lead singer.