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Gatemouth Brown
Although Texas native Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown achieved some personal success during his life as a guitarist, songwriter (“Okie Dokie Stomp”) and uncompromising blues and roots music visionary, his most lasting legacy has been as an influence on other great musicians – he was claimed as a favorite by Frank Zappa, and his trademark sound shaped the styles of a bevy of fellow Texans, among them Albert Collins, Johnny “Guitar” Watson, and Jimmie Vaughan.

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Legendary blues guitarist Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown invites Loyola University, New Orleans students into his home for an interview about his life, music, and business. He discusses how he learned to play guitar, how he manages his affairs, where he gets his inspiration, and what he values in band members, and also shares some advice for beginning musicians.

Shoot Date: 2004

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