About this episode
James Pennebaker discusses his extensive career as a versatile guitarist in Nashville.
Best known for his longtime work with Delbert McClinton, James Pennebaker has been one of the most tasteful and versatile guitarists in Nashville for decades. Starting his professional career at just 19 years old with McClinton, he went on to become a key part of the band on and off for more than forty years. But Pennebaker is far more than just a sideman. He’s a true multi-instrumentalist—equally comfortable on electric guitar, acoustic guitar, pedal steel, fiddle, mandolin, and more. Over ...
People in this episode
Host: Zac Childs
Guest: James Pennebaker
Topics covered
- guitarist
- music career
- multi-instrumentalist
- Nashville music scene
- interview
Keywords
- James Pennebaker
- Delbert McClinton
- guitarist
- Nashville
- music career
- multi-instrumentalist
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Nashville
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