Search - Johnny Guitar Watson :: You Need It: Anthology

The last major influence on modern blues

. | Chicago, IL USA | 04/29/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"For better or for worse, if you hear any of the younger, black,blues bands in Chicago, much of what you'll hear is inspired by Watson's funky work. Imagine Sly Stone meets Albert King; much of this could almost be called disco if not for the blues guitar cutting through to assert his strong roots. This is about as far as blues can go and still sound something like blues to me. Save us from the next generation."

Incomplete

peter tucci | NYC | 01/30/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"If they had included at least one song from each of the albums "listen", "lone ranger" and "strike on computers" it might deserve 5 stars.For me it falls short of representing his funk career."

One of the Most Slept on Musical Giants Ever

mistermaxxx@yahoo.com | usa | 06/28/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Johnny Guitar Watson truly bridged styles like there was nothing to it.He brought the pain back in the 50's&60's with His Brand of Blues.then he turned into a Funkateer in the 70's through on.the Brother was a tough Guitar Player, could Groove on the Organ&Handled things on Bass.Wrote,produced,Arranged&Knocked you out with Cold vocal Delievery.this Brother was the truth."a Real Mother for ya" is still Ice like a George Gervin Finger Roll.the Brother dealt with Issues but adde Humor to offset things&Balance them out.you always knew His trademark Licks.give Him dap for His Voice Box as well.RIP to a Stone cold Smooth Soul Brother who always Brought the Groove."