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Born: August 27, 1940 in Ossining, NY
Years Active: 60 's, 70 's, 80 's, 90 's
Died: May 25, 1994 in Ossining, NY
Genre: Jazz

Biography:
Of the electric guitar's few proponents in avant-garde jazz, Sonny Sharrock is easily the most influential; he was one of the earliest guitarists to even attempt free playing, along with Derek Bailey and Sonny Greenwich. Sharrock's visceral aggressio ...More >>

Discography: 1996 Space Ghost Coast to Coast 1991 Ask the Ages 1990 Highlife 1989 Live in New York 1989 Faith Moves More >>

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Member Of: Material Last Exit More >> Similar Artists: Sonny Greenwich Henry Threadgill Henry Kaiser The Art Ensemble of Chicago Derek Bailey More >>

Influenced By: John Coltrane Ornette Coleman Miles Davis More >> Followers: Byard Lancaster Robert Quine Oz Noy Hans Tammen The Flying Luttenbachers More >>

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