Jerry Donohue plays The Claw

Bob-Dubery

Nice little clip that has Donohue talking about string bending, then demonstrating some of his party pieces. Then he does his rendition of Jerry Reid's "The Claw". If you don't know Donohue (or do) check this out - he's a remarkable player.

AlanRatcliffe

LOL. First thing I ever saw him play was The Beak and the Claw in the opening part of his Hot Licks instructional video - quite the eye opener. I think my jaw hitting the floor was louder than the soundtrack. Immediately went home and practised behind-the-nut bends and vibrato for hours.

Still my favourite Hellecasters track...

Renesongs

Awesome guitarist - I'm astounded that I haven't come across Jerry Donohue before *Rene is now furiously practising double and triple string bends and chicken picking until his fingers fall off*

Bob-Dubery

Renesongs wrote: Awesome guitarist - I'm astounded that I haven't come across Jerry Donohue before *Rene is now furiously practising double and triple string bends and chicken picking until his fingers fall off*

He played on some of the early Joan Armatrading albums and was with Fairport Convention for a while. He contributes some great parts to Armatrading's 3rd album (simply titled "Joan Armatrading") including a great solo on the closing "Tall In The Saddle".