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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 1990 Faith Moves 1989 Live in New York More >>

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Member Of: Last Exit Material More >> Similar Artists: Sonny Greenwich Julius Hemphill Cecil Taylor Vernon Reid Keith Rowe More >>

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

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