Lenny Breau
Canadian-American guitarist (1941–1984) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Leonard Harold Breau (August 5, 1941 – August 12, 1984) was an American-Canadian guitarist. He blended many styles of music, including jazz, country, classical, and flamenco. Inspired by country guitarists like Chet Atkins, Breau used fingerstyle techniques not often used in jazz guitar. By using a seven-string guitar and approaching the guitar like a piano, he opened up possibilities for the instrument.
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Lenny Breau | |
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Born | Leonard Harold Breau (1941-08-05)August 5, 1941 Auburn, Maine, U.S. |
Died | August 12, 1984(1984-08-12) (aged 43) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Occupation | musician |
Years active | 1954–1984 |
Musical career | |
Origin | Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
Genres | Jazz, country |
Instrument(s) | Guitar |
Labels | RCA, Sound Hole, Adelphi, Genes, Tudor |
Website | lennybreau |
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