How Funk Brother Eddie Willis Made a Guitar from Broomstick Wire and the Side of His House!!!
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- Опубликовано: 15 сен 2024
- This interview was one of the first ones that we did. It was shot in 2005. I drove down to Mississippi to meet up with my friend, Eddie Willis.
I went to pick up his guitars that we have on exhibit and do an interview.
Eddie talked about one of the scenes in the movie "Standing in the Shadows of Motown". As a young child he was very poor and was making his own musical instruments.
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Eddie Willis is one of those individuals that exudes warmth and friendliness. I was terribly sorry to hear of his passing not long ago. He, and the rest of the Funk Brothers were national treasures. Great interview Joe, thanks.
Thanks Winton...Joe
I'm always amazed by how determined many of these guys were to make music no matter what. I've heard similar stories from Hubert Sumlin, Buddy Guy, and now Eddie Willis. My cousin told me once that it's like the music chooses some people.
Brilliant kid. Smoking great musician!
You are so lucky to have met and interviewed all of these music legends. And to have the insight to do this before RUclips was even on the map. Its just awesome Joe. To me the Funk Brothers at Motown rival any studio musicians whether it be the Ateam, American,Stax,Muscle Shoals or even the Wrecking crew. And they are all Great. Thanks to your vision ,foresight and kindness....we all get to enjoy this stuff. Thank you so much Joe. I sure hope to shake your hand some day. 👍🏻😎
Thanks David...Joe
Just fantastic
Joe, I’ve got a great big smile on my face listening to Eddie! He’s a great example of what desire and excitement can accomplish! His (and my) generation grew up creating our toys from what ever was available! He developed his “ear” instincts with nails, wire, and bottles! What an inspiring story he shared! Standing in the Shadows of Motown was my introduction to the world of session musicians! I’ve been seeking that world’s stories ever since, which is how I discovered you and your episodes! Once again great interview, thanks!💫
Thank you again Larry...Joe
‘Necessity -is the Mother of Invention’ - “ Plato” 👁✨
Kinda like CHET Adkins, aye? Something about a screen door (wire 4 strings) and broom stick as well. Crazy VISION, dedication, instinct, and yes, RAW talent.
Eddie and I became good friends when he moved back to our home town in Mississippi. He enjoyed sharing his Motown stories with others. I sure miss him.
Thanks for sharing Bud.....Joe
Man, I loved this one! He just needed to play guitar! Love it! Great interview!!!!!
Thanks for watching Jim...Joe
That was totally incredible Joe! Just by his demeanor, one can immediately tell how nice a guy Eddie Willis was. That story about him making his own broomstick guitar was amazing & priceless. Having read about the early Blues era, that was a very common thing to do for anyone that couldn't afford their own guitar. Classic interview Joe! Thanks & Be Well.....
Thanks again Steve....Joe
Great to see this. I did backline for the Temps & Tops for many years and always enjoyed talking with Eddie. I'd get him set up in his chair in the orch. pit at the theaters in the round, set up a twin for him. Funk on Eddie where ever you are and to George Roundtree who's there with him.
Thanks for sharing Andy,,,, Joe
I bet there was some fantastic sounding barns in the south. Love your interviews. I love it all.
I think I remember this same kind of story with the telling of Robert Johnson first guitar. I remember being one of those little kids sneaking a riff.
Old wood garage, a taught wire. I can’t wait!
Thanks for watching PW.....Joe
Absolutely great, thanks again Joe.
Thanks David...Joe
This interview was great !! 🎸🌝
Thanks Nine...Joe
Great!!!
Thanks Joe. Gonna come visit someday!
I look forward to seeing you Craig...Joe
New album: "Broom and Bottle"
There isn’t an interview you do that I’m not engaged ! You ask questions with honesty and curiosity. What is it with
guys like Eddie Willis that they just know! this is what they want to do? Shame they didn’t get the royalties and recognition
til later. Take care .
Thank you for watching Robert. Much appreciated..Joe
Beautiful stuff Thank you
Thanks Nelly...Joe
Great interview!
Very happy you enjoyed it 59... Best, Joe
@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum so brilliant he learned pitch from a wall! So cool..these are details that make a great interview. Well done.
a new meaning to the term "House Band"
Funny 7m.... thanks for watching ...Joe
How resourceful! Cool instrument, but kinda hard to gig out with!
Man, talk about necessity being the mother of invention! My grandparents and their brothers and sisters would sit around and play banjo and fiddle and inevitably somebody would bring out the washboard and the washtub bass. That was almost 60 years ago. But that was the roots of Music in this area of Kentucky.
Definitely one of the most interesting ways to learn how to play lol
Awesome Joe! Is there any more footage from this interview with Eddie by chance?
Hi Michael.... yes... more Eddie coming... Joe
I love these stories , I read that Muddy waters did this with wires too.
Thanks for watching Stuart....Joe
@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum Loving your channel from Scotland, UK.
Think of the music that ran thru that man's bones!
I just found out that he was my uncle