Duane Eddy

Duane Eddy
Background information
Born (1938-04-26) April 26, 1938 (age 85)
Corning, New York, United States
GenresRock and roll
Occupation(s)Musician, actor
InstrumentsGuitar
Years active1954–present

Duane Eddy (born April 26, 1938) is a Grammy Award-winning American rock guitarist.[1] Many people enjoyed his music and tried to play the same way as he did. He is best known for the music that he played without singing words. He is probably best known for his hit song Rebel Rouser (1958).[2] Released in 1960, Eddy was the first rock and roller to have a signature model guitar.[1]

References[change | change source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Duane Eddy". CBS Interactive. Retrieved 20 February 2016.
  2. "100 Greatest Guitarists: 64 Duane Eddy". Rolling Stone. 18 December 2015. Archived from the original on 24 February 2016. Retrieved 20 February 2016.