Leo Kottke (born September 11, 1945) is an acoustic guitarist. He is known … Read Full Bio ↴Leo Kottke (born September 11, 1945) is an acoustic guitarist. He is known for a fingerpicking style that draws on blues, jazz, and folk music, and for syncopated, polyphonic melodies. He overcame a series of personal obstacles, including partial loss of hearing and a nearly career-ending bout with tendon damage in his right hand, to emerge as a widely recognized master of his instrument. He currently resides in the Minneapolis area with his family.
Focusing primarily on instrumental composition and playing, Kottke also sings sporadically, in an unconventional yet expressive baritone described by himself as sounding like "geese farts on a muggy day".[1] In concert, Kottke intersperses humorous and often bizarre monologues with vocal and instrumental selections from throughout his career, played solo on 6- and 12-string guitars.
Focusing primarily on instrumental composition and playing, Kottke also sings sporadically, in an unconventional yet expressive baritone described by himself as sounding like "geese farts on a muggy day".[1] In concert, Kottke intersperses humorous and often bizarre monologues with vocal and instrumental selections from throughout his career, played solo on 6- and 12-string guitars.
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@TheSaneHatter
This was the song that introduced me to Leo Kottke. I'm 14 years old again!
@rebeccakfinley4832
In love with his guitar playing
@jonbroderick7174
Me to
@legend71
I found this record back in the 1990s outside a used record store for free. Killer record and I love every track. His singing, playing and yeah I liked the rythm section too. Killer tracks on here - timeless
@buddybusker3483
Leo had the rhythm section because his label wanted it! they thought he could broaden his appeal and sell more records! I didn't hate it but Leo,s appeal was one man and a six or twelve putting out more sound with an acoustic than anyone had heard before! Leo,s a treasure! cool dude!
@FreeJam1351
ya,the rhythm section??No need for that.Sounds better whithout,,,
@ManganeseMan
when I first heard Leo I thought it was 2 guitarists at once...amazing dude.
@mrpaxtonquigley
Have you heard his album "Standing In My Shoes?" It has a sparse rhythm section. Works better. Very different version of this song on that album.
@ManganeseMan
yes, I have that album.... actually had heard it before this version....both are great cuts. more slow and relaxed, always a crowd pleaser.
@nashwilliams5852
Commas are not apostrophes my friend...