is a 1996 tribute album that celebrates the influential guitar work of Hank Marvin and his band, The Shadows. Released on Pangǽa Records and conceived by Miles Copeland, the project features a "who's who" of guitar legends, many of whom cite Marvin as their primary inspiration for picking up the instrument. Core Highlights
: The Black Sabbath legend provides a melodic, blues-infused rendition of " Wonderful Land Neil Young Randy Bachman : Collaborate on a "gorgeous arrangement" of " Spring Is Nearly Here ," noted for its trademark intensity. Mark Knopfler : Channels his own fingerpicking elegance into " Keith Urban Stewart Copeland
: The "Godfather of Heavy Metal" showed his melodic roots on "Wonderful Land" Mark Knopfler : Delivered a signature atmospheric performance of "Atlantis" Neil Young & Randy Bachman : Collaborated on a rare, high-intensity version of "Spring is Nearly Here" Peter Green : Found a late-career highlight in the moody "Midnight" Why "Twang" Matters
In the mid-1990s, an extraordinary musical project brought together some of the world's greatest guitar legends [2]. Titled , this album remains a masterclass in instrumental rock [2].
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So what is it about The Shadows' sound, and Hank Marvin's guitar playing in particular, that has endured for so long? The answer lies in the timeless appeal of "twang" – that distinctive, reverb-drenched sound that's become synonymous with rockabilly and instrumental rock.
Features rhythm guitar by Francis Rossi and Rick Parfitt of Status Quo. Tony Iommi
