Canton, Madison County, Mississippi, United States (2/1/1951)
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Clyde Vernon "Sonny" Landreth (born February 1, 1951) is an American blues musician from southwest Louisiana who is especially known as a slide guitar player. He was born in Canton, Mississippi, but soon after, his family moved to Jackson, Mississippi, before settling in Lafayette, Louisiana.
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Nippertown (USA)
August 1, 2024
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Perfection is not a word ordinarily applied to blues slide and lap steel guitar work. In fact, its raw approach and imperfection usually define the style. The very idea of the two types of guitar playing together in itself is unusual.
Every year around the time of Mardi Gras, Louisiana musicians tend to hit the road. Besides bringing the festivities to their fans, it serves as an opportune time to remind people what makes Louisianas musical culture so special.
The Heights Theater hosted one of the best slide guitar players in the business Saturday night when Sonny Landreth took the stage for a semi rare Houston appearance and gob-smacked the almost full venue with a blistering and soulful performance.
