Merle also designed the vibrato bar which Bigsby also built for him that became the famous Bigsby vibrato. Travis' son, Thom Bresh , has the first Bigsby vibrato ever built. Merle was in at least 36 western movies with Charles Starett, Smiley Burnette, and various other actors.
His name and songs are also in the Smithsonian Institution where he performed several years ago. Merle Travis was many things -- guitarist, singer, songwriter, cartoonist, designer, composer, writer, raconteur, and historian of sorts.
Most of all he was a wonderful human being who gave hours, months, and years of happiness to many people! The only son of the legendary guitarist gives us an in-depth look at the famous technique that changed the course of guitar history. When Merle Travis passed away in , we lost one of our most innovative and distinctive musical voices. Fortunately, his songs and fingerpicking style live on in the hands of his son Thom Bresh, a talented and dynamic guitarist who learned the real Travis-style guitar right from the source.
Thom Bresh grew up listening to, and later playing with, his famous father and his skilled hands bear a haunting resemblance to his father's. Location: optional. Example: "Emeryville, CA". Email address: optional. Review Guidelines Explain exactly why you liked or disliked the product. Do you like the artist? Is the transcription accurate? Is it a good teaching tool? Consider writing about your experience and musical tastes.
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