
9 January 1958 · 69 YEARS
Have 'Twangy' Guitar Will Travel
Duane Eddy
Low-end strings provide the primary weight for these instrumentals. The use of reverb and tremolo gives the tracks a vast, cinematic presence that moved rock music away from vocal-focused pop.
This release highlights the transition toward the guitar-heavy grit that would influence subsequent players for years. The driving pulse of the material effectively introduced a new aesthetic for the instrument.