Jimmy Herring

Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch

An astonishing axeman of the highest order, Jimmy has been revered throughout the jam-band world and beyond for decades. He's a founding member of Col. Bruce Hampton's Aquarium Rescue Unit, the longtime lead guitarist for Widespread Panic, duo partner of John McLaughlin, and he's been a member of formidable bands like Jazz Is Dead, The Allman Brothers Band, Project Z, Derek Trucks Band, Phil Lesh and Friends, the Other Ones and The Dead. If that wasn't enough he also has several great solo albums to his name! Greg and Jimmy get into his story and of course, the gear!
2:14 - Greg’s early exposure to Jimmy, falling in love with him and his playing, and Jimmy’s early exposure to music
10:06 - Music school, the power of good teaching, and the mysteries of Jazz
20:53 - Learning parts and playing with The Dixie Dregs
29:28 - Playing with Col. Bruce Hampton
39:23 - The evolution of Jimmy continues - recording with Col. Bruce Hampton, Widespread Panic, and more
45:15 - Gear talk!
58:05 - Jimmy’s current rig, the importance of having an overdrive box on hand, and the nuance of understanding proper amplification
Total Length: 73:21

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章节

1. Jimmy Herring (00:00:00)

2. Greg’s early exposure to Jimmy, falling in love with him and his playing, and Jimmy’s early exposure to music (00:02:14)

3. Music school, the power of good teaching, and the mysteries of Jazz (00:10:06)

4. Learning parts and playing with The Dixie Dregs (00:20:53)

5. Playing with Col. Bruce Hampton (00:29:28)

6. The evolution of Jimmy continues - recording with Col. Bruce Hampton, Wide Spread Panic, and more (00:39:23)

7. Gear talk! (00:45:15)

8. Jimmy’s current rig, the importance of having an overdrive box on hand, and the nuance of understanding proper amplification (00:58:05)