Duane Eddy obituary
Guitarist whose string of hit records in the late 1950s and early 60s were noted for their twangy sound
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Guitarist whose string of hit records in the late 1950s and early 60s were noted for their twangy sound
Duane Eddy, the pioneering rock guitarist known for his instrumental 'twang', died on Tuesday at the age of 86. The musician gained fame with a string of hits in the late '50s and early '60s.
Duane Eddy, the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Famer and Grammy winner, has died at the age of 86 after a battle with cancer, his rep has confirmed in a statement.
Duane Eddy, a pioneering guitarist who began making music in the 1950s, succumbed to his battle with cancer on April 30. The rock n' roll musician was 86.
The legend was an inspiration to many musicians who came after him, including Bruce Springsteen, George Harrison, Jimi Hendrix, and Jeff Beck.