Tommy Emmanuel
Biography
Tommy Emmanuel, four-time winner of Australia's Best Guitarist award, has helped bring the art of rock guitar down under to a higher awareness over his two-decade-long career by bringing a sense of jazz improvisation into a mix that also includes blues, country, rock, classical, and Spanish music. After years as a popular sideman and ace songwriter, the two-time ARIA (Aussie Grammys equivalent) award winner launched his solo career in 1988 with Up from Down Under. Several releases have followed, most notably his critically acclaimed 1993 release The Journey, which hit high on Gavin and Radio & Records NAC airplay charts. He has shown a mastery and affinity for both electric and acoustic axes and has been singled out by the likes of notable musicians such as Chet Atkins, with whom he recorded The Day Finger Pickers Took Over the World in 1997, and Todd Rundgren as being an innovator on the instrument. Only appeared in 2001, followed by 2002's Endless Road (it was finally released in the U.S. three years later), 2005's Live One, and 2006's Happy Hour (with Jim Nichols) and Mystery. ~ Jonathan Widran, All Music Guide
Selected Discography
I think you need to update his biography and picture, voted (Gold Seal Award)best acoustic guitarist in his genre 2008. Artists, particularly Joe Satriani says of Tommy, "He's the best guitarist that he has ever heard".
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Tommy is up there with the best of the best in acoustic guitar playing. I thourghly enjoy watching him, and listening to him work that stringed instrument like it was just an extention of his arms, and fingers, in other words He becomes one with the guitar when He plays!
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You've got it snkmp. Missed him this year though. He's always worth seeing live, even if you have to drive. A true master. No fingers move faster.... (ok sorry).
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I just heard about Tommy Emmanuel through The Bob and Tom Show. Very refreshing to hear a man speak about his passion without giving up his soul. I am looking forward to many years of listening to this grounded artist.
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I recently saw Tommy for the first time live, after seeing him on PBS. Astounding ... magical ... A superb entertainer. Although he has insanely fast hands, it never comes across as "Look at what I can do", unless he pokes fun at himself. All in all a varied and tremendous talent!
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He almost always shows up at the Winfield Bluegrass festival, and we are glad he does! Incredible talent and mastery of the instrument. I'm glad he had a chance to play with Chet (Atkins). Hope to see him again soon!!! (that will be #5 or 6!)
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VERY CLEAN! Emotional and with clarity. I've seen Chet in concert (when he was still with us) after listening to him for four decades, and can understand why he singled out Emmanuel. Listen to 'Nine Pound Hammer', Chet's 'Windy and Warm' or 'Old Fashioned Love Song' and deny he's extraordinar y .
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Hey Willynjim That would be Mason Williams on the original CG. I think Tommy E is great, but his version of CG is a bit on speed for me...
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LOVE THIS THE WAY THIS "IMMANUAL" PLAYS,HIS "CLASSICAL GAS" IS NOT AS GOOD AS THE WRITER OF THE SONG,CAN`T FOR THE LIFE OF ME THINK OF HIS NAME,LIVED IN OAKRIDGE OR.AND HAS BEEN AROUND SINCE DIRT..IMMANU A L IS VERY,VERY GOOD HOWEVER,ONE OF THE BEST I HAVE HEARD,HIS TAKE ON "WHO`S SORRY NOW
IS A GREAT EFFORT,SOUND S A LITTLE LIKE CHET AKINS ON THAT SONG..SUPER GOOD...THANK S PANDORA |
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I was mesmerized at his 2 concerts at the Minnesota State Fair. Even got a chance to say "Hi!" and he was friendly, kind and respectful. It shows through on his videos which may still be floating around the internet. Check out his tour dates and get a plane ticket and go see him. I hope to soon.
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He is an incredibly talented and gifted guitarist. I have heard him and the great Doyle Dykes play together. Amazing!!!!! ! ! ! ! ! !
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An absolute Master! For Those Who Wait and many others are almost ethereal in quality.
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wow truley WONDERFUL. I would love to see him live. What a pure joy to listen too...
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Like no other; truly unique, gifted, skilled, innovative, spiritual. Must be seen live if you have the chance. This review could also include - Voted Best Acoustic Guitarist 2008 by readers of Guitar Player magazine, 2 Grammy nominations (mostly recently for CannonballRa g / G a m e s h o w Rag on the Mystery cd), newly released live cd Centerstage and numerous fantastic instructiona l dvds. www.tommyemm a n u e l . c o m
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the entainer voted most liked by the campers at the Walnut Valley Festival three years in a row. Wow! what a show.
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I have had the pleasure of seeing Tommy live three times at Winfield. He is an amazing accomplished artist. If you have a chance to not only listen but also see him dont let that pass you by!!!
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Great,just simply great This artist has preformed at the Winfield Bluegrass Festival for several years now. He is a real croud pleaser. Talented and energetic to the Nth degree. We love him here in Winfield.
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I saw Tommy in a high school auditorium in Hatteras,NC along with Stephen Bennett. Both are great guitarists, but Tommy blew me away with his percussive style on the acoustic.
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I've seen this performer live and nothing can compare to his way with sound! Awesome!
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