#AskRandy You asked, we answered! The Garnet Herzog amp, how it created the legendary sound of The Guess Who songs "No Time" & "American Woman". My daughter Lorelei & son Briggs are on board for this post. Cheers! #roocknroll #gear amps guitarist @theguesswho
#AskRandy One of the most common questions I get asked as a #guitarist is "What should be my first #guitar?" The answer is what feels right. Go into a music store and try as many as you can. It's not 'one size fits all'.
#AskRandy I've been asked about the glove I sometimes wear; is it for style or a hand issue? The glove is a Tommie Copper compression which eases pain and helps mobility. I've noticed a big difference in the cold when I'm playing outdoor shows. I have a bit of an issue with my thumb -
#AskRandy Music-In-A-Word asks: Randy, Have you offered a tutorial on how to play "Undun" correctly?
Yes! Here it is! There are several full guitar tutorials of mine available on YouTube as well. Cheers!
#musician #question #GuessWho #guitar #lesson
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#AskRandy: Joe Macnab asks: Randy, were there any skeptics that suggested you change the name of The Guess Who, being that it resembled The Who?
Hi Joe, Not really. We had gone through so many modifications finding a name that didn't legally encroach on other bands because certain words like -
#AskRandy Giovis Johnny GIovannip asks: I love the song Roll on Down the Highway. Was that one of yours? What's the history of it?
Hi Giovis, Because we were big, no-nonsense type guys, we had a good following of working class people after "Let it Ride" and "Takin' Care of Business".
I happen to have a pic of it in the house where I lived at the time.
Cheers! #TBT #Gear #AskRandy #logo Bachman-Turner Overdrive
Pt. 1: Rock 'n' roll "quick-takes" with my daughter from a few years back. What would your answers be to some of these?
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The quickest composition of all my songs? American Woman. A group effort that was totally impromptu. #AskRandy #songwriter #guitarist #musician #guesswho
#AskRandy: Randy, How did you come up with the idea to play guitar with a drumstick?
As a young guitarist I was looking or something to make my own on stage.
Hey you! It’s your turn to #AskRandy any questions you have about The Guess Who, Bachman-Turner Overdrive, or my life as a musician. We get so many good ones that prompt great discussions and memories here.
We’re ready for a new round to kick off 2025. Drop yours below! Cheers!
