Roy Nichols
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Roy Nichols was an influential American country guitarist best known for his long-time work with Merle Haggard and his distinctive, pioneering Telecaster style.
Statements (25)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
country musician
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guitarist ⓘ human ⓘ |
| activeIn | 20th-century American country music ⓘ |
| associatedAct |
Merle Haggard
NERFINISHED
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The Strangers NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| backingBandRole | core member of Merle Haggard’s backing band The Strangers ⓘ |
| contributedTo | development of modern country guitar ⓘ |
| genre | country music ⓘ |
| influencedGenre | Bakersfield sound NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| influenceOn | later country guitarists ⓘ |
| instrument |
Fender Telecaster
NERFINISHED
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electric guitar ⓘ |
| name | Roy Nichols NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| nationality | American ⓘ |
| notableFor |
pioneering Telecaster style
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work with Merle Haggard ⓘ |
| occupation |
guitarist
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musician ⓘ |
| recordLabelAssociation | Capitol Records (via Merle Haggard recordings) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| reputation | influential country Telecaster player ⓘ |
| role | lead guitarist for Merle Haggard ⓘ |
| styleCharacteristic |
blend of country, jazz, and blues licks
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clean Telecaster tone ⓘ tasteful, economical phrasing ⓘ |
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