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Music Appreciation

Dyedinthewoolliberal

(15,872 posts) Mon Jul 29, 2024, 09:48 AM Jul 29

Charlie Christian was born on this date.

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Charlie Christian was born on this date. (Original Post) Dyedinthewoolliberal Jul 29 OP

Christian popularized guitar being featured as a lead in bands Doc Sportello Jul 29 #1

Doc Sportello

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1. Christian popularized guitar being featured as a lead in bands

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Mon Jul 29, 2024, 11:09 AM

Jul 29

Also is credited with attaching a pickup and playing electric guitar for the first time. Played for Benny Goodman and along with Count Basie and Duke Ellington.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Christian

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