Acoustic  |  105
John’s expert command of many playing styles – classical, folk, jazz, blues and world music – combined with his enthusiasm to push boundaries and explore an ever-expanding list of genres and techniques, earned him commendations from many musicians across multiple genres. As an esteemed British guitar player, folk trailblazer, and innovator, his pioneering style not only provided great stimulus to the 1960s folk scene, but also influenced rock heavyweights such as Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page.
John never stopped making music, and this issue is dedicated to his memory. To many readers he was an icon, to many contributors a treasured friend, but, to us all, he was a pioneering folk prodigy who paved the way – along with the late Bert Jansch – for the music we enjoy and adore so dearly to this day.
John Renbourn, born August 8 1944, died aged 70 at his home in Hawick, Scotland, on March 26 2015.
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Acoustic 105.