The legendary English guitarist and author of the successful Play In A Day guitar tutorial book, Bert Weedon, has passed away at his home in Beaconsfield, UK aged 91.
His book, which has sold over two million copies and so often referred to as the beginner guitar players bible, was first published in 1957. Many famous guitarists who have gone on to become pioneers of the instrument themselves, including; The Beatles’ John Lennon, George Harrison and Paul McCartney, as well other guitar gods such as Eric Clapton, Brian May, Robert Smith and Pete Townshend, have sited the book as an influential learning tool.
Bert made it into the top 10 UK singles charts in 1959 with a cover of Arthur ‘Guitar Boogie’ Smith’s song Guitar Boogie Shuffle.
Bert Weedon - Guitar Boogie Shuffle [Live 1982]
Guitar Techniques Magazine editor Neville Marten posted on his Facebook:
“Very sad to hear about the death of British guitar legend Bert Weedon. Not only one of the busiest players of the ’40s, ’50s and ’60s he was perhaps the single most famous guitar teacher ever, with his book Play In A Day.
I got to know Bert and even work with him – I watched him steal a show from a very famous artist using stagecraft and not a little sleight of hand!
He and Jim Marshall were best friends too, so to lose them both so close together doubles the poignancy.
Our best to his family and friends.” - Neville Marten
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