Year
1960
Peak Position
#18
Weeks on Chart
12
Total Ratings
0

Artist Bio:
Duane Eddy is an American guitarist known for his twangy sound and innovative use of effects on the electric guitar. He was born on April 26, 1938 in Corning, New York. Eddy rose to fame in the late 1950s and early 1960s with a string of instrumental rock and roll hits, including "Rebel Rouser" and "Peter Gunn". His distinctive style, characterized by a deep, twangy tone and the use of techniques like double picking and playing low notes on the guitar's bass strings, earned him the nickname "The King of Twang".


Duane Eddy's backing band, The Rebels, consisted of various musicians over the years, including Larry Knechtel and Jim Horn. The group played a key role in creating Eddy's signature sound and were featured on many of his hit recordings. Eddy's influence on rock and roll guitar playing is widely recognized, with artists like George Harrison and Bruce Springsteen citing him as an inspiration. Duane Eddy and The Rebels were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994.

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