[Harp-L] Famous Harmonica Players (John Popper)

[Joseph Leone]

I think the key word here is…… Arguably. Ok, I like that. ‘One’ of the best in the world can encompass a huge number of players. Of which he feels he is…….One.  lol.
Cher Bourg

> On Jan 31, 2019, at 11:44 AM, Hannes Schneider <hannes.schneider.23 at xxxxx> wrote:
> 
> I'm only remotely familiar with Blues Traveler from the 90s and that was
> before I started playing the harmonica. His harmonica playing didn't make
> any special impact on me then. I enjoyed some of his songs but largely
> forgot about him until this discussion came up.
> Following Boris' advice I watched his interviews on youtube and got some
> very interesting
> ideas to incorporate in my practice. I also got the impression that he
> doesn't take his statement
> about being "arguably one of the best harmonica players in the world" half
> as seriously as some
> people on this list seem to do. I mean, watch the episode about How to
> survive a tour bus
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRCtxAa4C7o - this guy has a special sense
> of humour ...
> 
> " No one leaves a Popper show whistling/humming his speed sequential
> patterns and carrying them home with them..." - Probably not, but maybe
> humming one of his songs ? I guess not everybody goes to his concerts just
> for his harmonica playing ...
> 
> regards
> Hannes