A Lesson From This Amazing One Armed Guitarist: How I Learnt To Play The Guitar With My Hook
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- Опубликовано: 24 авг 2024
- Keith Xander was born with only half a right arm. Despite this he grew up determined to pursue his dream of being a guitarist. After a music teacher taught him how to use his hook as a plectrum he went on to hone his skills with acoustic guitar. Along with his older brother Stuart, Keith began busking and went on to support major bands including Bon Jovi and The Doors. Today he’s lead singer, guitarist and songwriter for ‘Xander and the Peace Pirates’ and the band are recording their second album.
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Not just a remarkable talent but a really lovely fella through and through. It was a joy to watch this.
They are absolutely amazing live.
They absolutely are... I know Keith and Stu, they're just wonderful xxxxx
I’ve watched these in the Cavern Club, Liverpool. Phenomenal band!
I’ve not long got home from the Liverpool Guitar Show where I had the pleasure of seeing the band for the first time. If anyone reading this has the chance to see them live then I urge you to go and see them. Great songs, soulful playing from each band member and, as I only learned towards the end of their set, one hell of an inspiring guitarist.
Go and see them, I’m so glad I did. Thank you, Gentlemen.
What an inspirational man. Nothing but admiration
Beautiful music Keith! I’m so glad I ran across this video...Thank you BBC!!
I just got back from their Liverpool show supporting the white buffalo and his guitar playing is out of this world
So inspirational to see in person.
I heard you on an Instagram video now I am a new sub..i play guitar as well I really love your tone and you're phrasing you are truly an inspiration. GOD BLESS YOU BROTHER
My father ,if he were still alive ,would have loved this guy .My dad lost half his hand in a sawmill accident as a young adult.He still picked with his stump and wasn't bad.
Pirates of the Britain: one hand guitarist
Keith, Stu and all the band are just amazing.. I know them and they're playing at my wedding.. A dream come true xxxx
He seems like a great guy, such a great attitude. His style is cool too - the music is beautiful.
Keith is one the most beautiful human beings I’ve had the chance to get to know. I’m grateful ! Xxx
Amazing - what an inspirational person (and an ace guitarist!)
Absolutely amazing dude blown away how talented you are and cant wait to see your future videos
Amazing!!!!! I have to learn to play the bass now.
Great guy , great band 🙏🙏 all quality musicians playin fab music 🥰🥰
Their music is amazing!!💙💙
2:22 love that lick
Fantastic man! I was never really able to get the precision with my hook that you are getting. Glad Steve K told me about you.
Gifted chap U give me inspiration
These guys slayed at Bumper in Liverpool when I was at UNI 2007-2010, Keith destroyed Purple Rain every sunday night, 3:11 is how he was every time I talked with him, awesome dudes, still thinking about it
Bravo!!!Amazing music and amazing talents!So inspiring and go on creating in future such so beautiful music
That's just awesome
Wonderful stuff! Inspiring man..Amazing band. Love em.
Incredible. I can't play anything like that man, with two good hands!!
Fab. And any guitarist who cites Jimi Hendrix as an influence is already great in my book.
Amazing
Fabulous! Never give up, don't believe the negative people. Love and blessings to you.
I've seen them in the Cavern Club they're really good.
fair play to him 💓
Awesome playing and better yet attitude
❤❤❤
I have one arm like him and I made one of those prosthesis for pretty cheap and I know how to play the ukulele and just starting to play the guitar.
Best wishes
Did you ever read that book I gave you amigo?
he played better than me.
He should go by the nickname “the hook”