Danny Gatton (1945-1994) was an American guitarist known for his virtuosic playing across a variety of genres, including rockabilly, jazz, and country. He was born in Washington, D.C., and grew up in nearby Maryland, where he began playing guitar as a child.

Gatton was known for his technical prowess on the guitar, often incorporating complex picking and chord changes into his playing. He was also known for his use of a variety of guitar styles and techniques, including hybrid picking, chicken picking, and slide guitar.

Gatton played with a number of notable musicians throughout his career, including Robert Gordon, Roger Miller, and Les Paul. He also released several albums under his own name, including "88 Elmira St." and "Cruisin' Deuces."

Despite his considerable talent, Gatton struggled with depression and took his own life in 1994 at the age of 49. However, his influence on the guitar community has continued to be felt in the years since his death, with many musicians citing him as an inspiration and influence.

• "American Music" (1975)
• "Redneck Jazz" (1978)
• "Unfinished Business" (1987)
• "Blazing Telecasters" with Tom Principato (1990)
• "88 Elmira St." (1991)
• "Cruisin' Deuces" (1993)
• "Relentless" with Joey DeFrancesco (1994)
• "Redneck Jazz Explosion" (1995)
• "The Humbler" with Robert Gordon (1996)
• "In Concert 9/9/94" (1996)
• "Untouchable" (1998)
• "Portraits" (1998)
• "Capitol Attack" with Robert Gordon (1999)
• "Funhouse" (2004)
• "Showdown at the Hoedown" with Evan Johns (2005)
• "Oh No! More Blazing Telecasters" with Tom Principato (2005)
• "Redneck Jazz Explosion Volume Two" (2006)
• "Live in 1977: The Humbler Stakes His Claim" (2007)
• "New York Stories" with Joshua Redman, Roy Hargrove (2009)

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