Merle Travis

This DVD captures 35 years of rare film and television performances by one of the all time great American musicians. Songs include 'No Vacancy' 'Nine Pound Hammer' 'John Henry' and more.

Merle Travis was the fountain-head of a blues/jazz tinged country guitar fingerstyle since dubbed 'Travis picking'. Its impact has permeated not only country but folk and 'roots rock' guitar idioms. Travis's seminal role in American guitar styles overshadows the fact that he was also a formidable talent as songwriter and performer. The many facets of his career are all present in this second offering of rare footage spanning his West Coast post-war prime to his last days as a rediscovered legend.

35 années de carrières d'un des plus grand guitariste de blues acoustique. On entend des titres comme No Vacancy, Sweet Temptation, Smoke Smoke That Cigarette, Barbecue Rag... (avec livret). En Anglais / Guitare