Industry Jun 30, 2026
Nile Rodgers's Favorite Guitar Track
“It made me realise that the guitar was something unique and special”
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MusicRadar
Nile Rodgers cited a jazz track as his all-time favorite guitar piece, profoundly impacting his view of the instrument. The guitarist, Wes Montgomery, played with his thumb using only downstrokes, a technique that required immense effort.
Despite the difficulty, Montgomery's speed and skill were so impressive that they