I’ve been writing a posts about a lot of the really great blues guitar players, including those that fronted their own groups and some that might not have had the spotlight but still tore of the guitar. Well one of the big ones that I haven’t written about yet has been Matt “Guitar” Murphy. While he may have been popularized as one of the guitarists for the Blues Brothers, he was playing a long time before that gig came along. In fact, the roster includes appearances with Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters, James Cotton, Memphis Slim, Chuck Berry and a whole lot of other popular musicians. The cool thing is, he’s still playing today. I collected a few performances from Matt over the years from his time with Memphis Slim, a recording with James Cotton, and a live appearance with the Blues Brothers. All are great performances with some stellar blues guitar work. I hope you enjoy watching all the videos as much as I did!
One of the first groups Matt got a chance to shine with was Memphis Slim. In this video, Slim put the spotlight on Matt during this performance of his original tune, “Matt Guitar Boogie.” Check it out at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjQDzRyrDlQ.
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Another one of the groups Matt was a part of was James Cotton’s group. In fact one of their live performances was recorded, featuring Matt on guitar and a solid lineup in the rest of the band too. Enjoy this live recording of “Eyesight To The Blind,” at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piFHAPxkhgM.
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Lastly, Matt held one of the guitar spots in the Blues Brothers Band, both on camera and off camera for a lot of years. Check out this live performances in the mid-1990s featuring Matt on guitar at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fl5j2jd5H4k.
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I hope you enjoyed learning a little bit more about Matt “Guitar” Murphy. If he comes to a town near you while on tour, be sure to go see him and support one of the great blues guitarists in music history.
Thanks,
Griff
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thanks Griff…easy to forget how much he has done…later.
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I was not aware that the Blues Brothers did a real “off camera” act! Belushi was already gone when I was living in the Chicago Area. Still one of my favorite films.
Thans soooooooooooooo much for all of these blues artists you have been posting. Man you have given me so much memory and good times. Please don’t stop, I love it man. Jim
Great post Griff! I didn’t know him before the Blues Brothers!
Thanks Griff. As you know I’ve been really lucky in the Music department lately and had a chance to meet Matt earlier this year and to finally do a gig with him last Saturday. It’s so cool to think that I’ve played music with one of the blues greats!!!!
And I owe that chance to you and your courses’ that prepared me so that when I stumbled upon the right place at the right time I would be ready. Thanks so much for all you have done and continue to do for your students like me.
another great video, really like the first two. thanks Griff….