Anyone know who this is?

[matt-taylor]

Hey! Just found this great video of Etta James. There is a guy in her backing band playing what I think is a 58' Capris. He really brings out what a Rickenbacker should sound like!

Does anyone know who this is?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzibSiJv8hc

Thanks
Matt

[BIGROB69]

It's Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown on a 1966 Texas R&B TV show called "The Beat". He was part of the house band...do a youtube search for "Clarence Gatemouth Brown The Beat" and you will see he make that Rick Capri shine!!

[timberic]

Wow! Who ever said you can't play blues on a Ric???

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_QEqayz-54

[BIGROB69]

Exactly!! BTW that 1960 375 Capri in my avatar is MINE...and she sounds just as sweet!

[BAD RONBO, KiLLeR DWaRfS]

clarence went to a reverse firebird in the '70's. cool to see him on a rick.

[matt-taylor]

Thanks! That song is ace. That Ric doesn't half shine

[wints]

The Capri in question was for sale in Europe a few years ago IIRC. Should be a thread here somewhere....

[jwilli]

I don't think so. I believe it was Hubert Sumlin's Capri that was for sale. Had a huge amount of wear on the top. Very cool.

[wints]

Sometimes, after a few good Pinot Noir's, the old mind finds a little clarity...
http://www.oldenburger-music-station.de ... -Capri.htm