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  • Topic: R.I.P. Bert Weedon, British-born guitar legend.

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    • April 20, 2012 6:54 PM CDT
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      His 'Play in a Day' books sold over 1 million copies. He will be missed!

      I have been collecting Bert Weedon 7'' records over the past year after 1st hearing his talented pluckings on British Instrumental compilations. I am gutted he has passed away. He had a good innings though. 91 years is not bad. There are a sadly only a few videos of him on Youtube. Tonight I got out my British Instro 45 box and played a few faves. John Barry 7, Sounds Incorporated, The Tornados, and the twangy,corny, marvelous sound of Bert Weedon OBE. With a tear in my eye and a lump in my throat, I bid thee farewell.

    • June 18, 2012 4:33 AM CDT
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      We had our website front page dedicated solely to "Mr Bertie" (fans of the Basil Brush show will understand this epithet) for a week back in April. 

      Two previous musicians to so move us on passing on were the late, great Captain Beefheart & the godlike Roland Kirk.  Exalted company indeed! 

    • April 21, 2012 8:21 PM CDT
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      He was up there with the shadows and joe meek!

      Some say they learned from his play in A Day book.

      You got any Bert!

      Weed On!

      RIP

    • April 21, 2012 1:38 PM CDT
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      Well said......

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