Jim FergusonSocial Links Navigation Latest articles by Jim Ferguson “It's the Most Profound Spiritual Power On Earth”: John McLaughlin Talks Music By Jim Ferguson published 20 July 22 The jazz fusion pioneer goes deep in this classic archive interview. MOST READ1“Sometimes things like that just come together, like a piece of magic. I wrote that song in just five minutes”: Dickey Betts on dueling with Duane Allman, composing Allman Brothers' biggest hit, and the oddball Les Paul/SG hybrid he “personally designed”2“When I heard Lindley play that, I went, ‘That’s the most incredible thing I’ve ever heard in my entire life’”: All-star tribute show in honor of David Lindley, one of the greatest sidemen of all time, announced3“We all knew it was really good… The guitar playing is just amazing”: How Dickey Betts made “Ramblin’ Man”, triumphed over tragedy and led the Allman Brothers to their greatest success4“The chord progression in the Highway Star solo – Bm, to a Db, C, and then G – is a Bach progression”: Ritchie Blackmore on Steve Howe, Jimi Hendrix, classical influences and more5“Dickey was larger-than-life, and his loss will be felt worldwide”: The Allman Brothers Band’s Dickey Betts has died at 80
“It's the Most Profound Spiritual Power On Earth”: John McLaughlin Talks Music By Jim Ferguson published 20 July 22 The jazz fusion pioneer goes deep in this classic archive interview.