257 - Tinsley Ellis

In episode 257 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host, James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist Tinsley Ellis. In their conversation Tinsley tells us about living in Atlanta and growing up in Florida.

Tinsley talks a bit about mandolins being used in blues music and the mandolin he uses.

Tinsley describes seeing the Beatles on tv in 1964 and how that lit a fire in his love of music.

Tinsley discusses his guitar hero’s, Johnny Winter, Dickie Betts and BB King who he had the opportunity to see at an early age and Albert Collins who he eventually got to play with.

Tinsley takes us through his gear including the acoustic guitars and mandolin he uses now and the electric guitars and amps he has at home.

Tinsley explains his trajectory in music playing at theme parks in the Georgia heat and clubs on the East Coast and eventually getting a deal with Alligator records.

Tinsley describes what touring is like for a solo musician at the age of 68 and what he does to keep fresh and in shape.

To find out more about Tinsley you can go to his website: tinsleyellis.com

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