Re: [Harp-L] John Lennon?

["James Sterett" <jsterett@xxxxxxxxx>]

and... correct me if I'm wrong... wasn't it Delbert McClinton who taught John Lennon the rudiments of harp?

Jim.

>>> "Rob Paparozzi" <chromboy@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> 12/21/2005 8:41:46 AM >>>
Ben,

    Yes, John was a Harp Player and approached his playing the way he did on
all the instruments he picked up.

He used instruments as a painter uses a 'palette' to pronounce and highlight
or just to fill in a background shade.

He wasn't a great guitarist, harp player, pianist but was one of the BEST
songwriters the WORLD has EVER seen. Also check out his harp work on:

I'm a Loser
>From Me to You
Please Please Me
I should have known better

a few more too and don't forget to checkout the the opening chords of:

"For the benefit of Mr. Kite" (Chord & Bass) Harp
"Fool on the Hill" (Bass) Harp

IMHO, John was a "Brilliant" Harmonica Player!,-)

PS.....If anyone wants to hear how Lennon inspired me, send me a note
offlist and I'll send you a LIVE version
of an instrumental "Ticket to Ride" on Diatonic. Boy, I must be in an xmas
mood, just givin' it all away,-)))

best,
rob

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ben Minkley" <minko8@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2005 5:50 AM
Subject: [Harp-L] John Lennon?


> was john lennon a harp player?
> Did he play the harp in the songs like "love me do" & "little child" for
the
> beatles
> ?
>
> ben
>
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