Re: [Harp-L] Inspiration (The players that inspired the journey)

[William Lifford <william.lifford@xxxxxxxxx>]

I have two main sources of inspiration that made me want to start learning
the harmonica.  The first was Muddy Waters' "Hard Again" album, with James
Cotton on harp.   The second was Treat Her Right's self-titled album. ...
Jim Fitting's killer rock/blues harp blew my mind.  Thirty years later,  I
don't think I've ever gone more than three weeks without putting that album
on for a listen or two.   I wore out a couple of cassette copies of it.











Original post: "I have a question.   I'd like to know who is the most
inspiring harmonica player.   I for one heard sonny terry and knew,  no
matter how long it took.  One day I wanted to play.   What player inspired
some of you."


Hi Ray,

Charlie Musselwhite was a player I heard in the early '70's.
I wrote him, off-the-wall, to tell him I liked his playing and he wrote
back in a genuine, humble, insightful way and asked about gigs in Hawaii.
Years later I met him at a small show and he remembered my letter.
I had misplaced his letter and never wrote back (a personal story of a road
not taken).
He has inspired me for his fine playing, endurance and professional
attitude.
Right on, Charlie Musselwhite.

Best regards,

Brian