Context; 1972:
2007:
My favorite Joe Walsh turns out to be his set with Daryl Hall. Back in the day my boss and owner Mark would play the sh*t out of The James Gang. They were his Saturday night get a ‘lude buzz on go-to turn-it-up-to-ten guitar banger with rhythm section choice.
At the time, all known guitar players were up against Robbie Robertson and Clarence White. But, I could appreciate Joe’s gritty virtuosity. And that The James Gang’s approach shouted Ohio bar band was an attractive feature. Scroll ahead and Mr. Walsh is one of the greatest of all rock guitarists.