dubbed "the white brother with soul" Hall of Fame guitarist with The Funk Brothers Joe Messina dead at 93

[basquebromance]

I don't throw the word "legend" around lightly when it comes to guitarists, but Joe Messina was, in fact, an actual legend. Millions of Americans have heard his legendary contributions, even if they never learned his name.

Joe Messina, Motown guitarist and original Funk Brothers member, has died at 93

Messina, along with other Funk Brothers, won two Grammys in 2003 for the soundtrack to the documentary "Standing in the Shadows of Motown.

www.detroitnews.com

 

[Hang on Sloopy]

I don't throw the word "legend" around lightly when it comes to guitarists, but Joe Messina was, in fact, an actual legend. Millions of Americans have heard his legendary contributions, even if they never learned his name.

Joe Messina, Motown guitarist and original Funk Brothers member, has died at 93

Messina, along with other Funk Brothers, won two Grammys in 2003 for the soundtrack to the documentary "Standing in the Shadows of Motown.

www.detroitnews.com

I think we should start an obituary section for you

 

[basquebromance]

I think we should start an obituary section for you

lol i like to honor the legends...it's fun, and you get to learn about folks you didn't know