Bert Jansch on folk
Bert Jansch5 quotes“There was a folk club there and a girl called Jill Doyle taught me the guitar, who happened to be Davey Graham’s sister. Davey Graham is one of my heroes and always has been.”
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I think I come under the singer/songwriter badge. I’ve always written songs right from the very beginning. Because of my style of playing people tend of me more of a guitar player than a singer sometimes.
Bert JanschBert Jansch I’d always had an interest in guitar from about seven years old. But I first actually had lessons when I was about fifteen in Scotland, in Edinburgh.
Bert JanschBert Jansch Fantastic guitar player. And he’s had a strong influence on me all the way through.
Bert JanschBert Jansch Im not one for showing off. But I guess my guitar-playing sticks out.
Bert JanschBert Jansch
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