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Bobby Parker Passes

Philly legendary guitarist

Posted by Dave Moore

Published | Last Updated:    4

Bobby Parker Passes

Just had a message that Philly legendary guitarist Bobby Parker has passed. Bobby's guitar riff from his 1961 single ""Watch Your Step" which was released on Bobby Caldwell's V Tone label was an iconic slice of music that was used by many groups/song writers for the next decade. Haven't too many details yet but will add them as I find out more. .

 

Regards,

 

Dave

 

 




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Dave Moore is a long time record collector who has been an Administrator on Soul Source for over 20 years. The site's 'Soul Source Hall Of Fame' was his creation and he contributes articles on a regular basis. He authored the book, 'Philly Soul - It's Roots And History' and was the publisher of There's That Beat! magazine. He is also the promoter of The Benidorm International Soul Fiesta and The Hitsville Rare Soul Weekender.

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    Marc Forrest

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    Thats another sad and big loss! RIP

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    Geeselad

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    messers plant and page certainly owe a lot to that track and are indebted to Bobby, sad loss, and under credited guitar hero.

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    Chippy Minton

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    Add messrs' Lennon & McCartney to the list of those indebted - without Watch Your Step there would be no I Feel Fine...

     

    To think that this incredible slab of R&B was recorded in '61 ffs. There was simply nothing like this in the UK at the time...

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    Geoff

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    Sorry to read this, as others have written a big influence on later guitar players. I remember hearing Watch Your Step when it came out, probably played on Saturday Club, unfortunately didn't have cash to buy it. The b side Steal Your Heart Away was covered in 1964 by the Moody Blues on their first single.

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