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R.I.P. Matt Guitar Murphy - dead at 88
Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2018 9:10 am
by 12bar
Another great Blues guitar player left us - R.I.P., Matt!
Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, Memphis Slim, the Blues Brothers - he played with so many artists and also had his own band.
Re: R.I.P. Matt Guitar Murphy - dead at 88
Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2018 4:29 pm
by VikingBlues
So many gone .... sad news - may he rest in peace.
Re: R.I.P. Matt Guitar Murphy - dead at 88
Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2018 1:56 am
by Blindboy
I was lucky enough to see him play in a bar in Oklahoma City, back in the 80's. He played an amazing set, then took a break. I approached him at the bar and introduced myself and shook his hand. He was friendly, but so drunk he couldn't speak coherently. I talked to (at) him for a few more minutes, then returned to my seat. Matt got back onstage and played another amazing set. I found it hard to belive how good he was, considering how drunk he was. I'm glad he lasted as long as he did. He was a true great artist of the blues.