Johnny Joyce

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John Joyce (born 1933, died 2004) was a legend on the British Folk Music Scene. He dedicated his musical career to the 12 String guitar. Blues was his first love and he appeared with such Blues greats as Howlin' Wolf, Jesse Fuller, Reverend Gary Davis, Sonny Terry & Brownie McGee. Throughout his long career he has also played/appeared with The Levee Breakers, Velvet Opera, Davy Graham, Bert Jansch, John Renbourn, Paul Simon, Roy Harper, Al Stewart, Sandy Denny, Strawbs, Velvet Opera, Ralph McTell, Paul Brett. He was also highly regarded as one of the best guitar repairers in the UK. He designed the 'JJ' series and the best selling 'Sandpiper' range of guitars made by Aria.

[edit] Discography

  • Levee Breakers Decca EP 1960's
  • Velvet Opera - Ride a Hustler's Dream CBS 1970
  • Joyce's Choice Mixture - Black Lion 1976
  • Acoustic Power ( with Paul Brett ) Fretdancer 2000
  • Statesboro Blues - Fretdancer 2004
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