Re: John Popper

[rocket@xxxxxxxxxxxx (Rick Barker)]

>This is probably an awfully basic question, but could someone tell me the
>"secret" behind John Popper's (Blues Traveller's) remarkable style (and
>speed).  Does he use the tongueing technique I've read about (and never
>been able to master)?  Or is he doing something else that a novice such
>as myself hasn't yet discovered?  Or is he just a remakable talent that
>has the ability to blow like he does?  Thanks.

There's an interview with him in HIP #2. I've heard a lot of differing
opinions about his "remarkable talent" from experienced harp players.