[Harp-L] Re: Harmonicas and respect

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Larry, the argument is not that you are "slamming" Little Walter.  It's 
whether or not he knew music theory.  You appear to be saying that he 
did not know music theory, and that he was unable to interpret music.  I 
disagree.  I think it's obvious that he knew theory very well, even if 
he did not read.  Just listen to the recordings.  Those guys knew what 
they were doing, even if they didn't go to classes. 

You might as well say that the Medicine Man didn't know the history of 
the tribe because he didn't have a degree in history. 


> Message: 9
> Date: Mon, 07 Jul 2008 09:44:44 -0700
> From: Larry Marks <larry.marks@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Harmonicas and respect
> Richard Hunter wrote:
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>
> Now, if he couldn't read, then he would have had to have music 
> interpreted for him. That's a handicap. His inability to discuss his 
> music technically with other musicians would also be a handicap. But 
> notwithstanding, I don't see how any of that is a "slam" at Little 
> Walter's playing.
>