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Post by Marty Broussard »

He’s playing a Zum. Has good hands.

https://youtu.be/QPbcBBLzFrw
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Looks like Johnny Cox to me.
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Kinda looks like a young Johnny Cox.
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That is a young Johnny “Dumplin “Cox!
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Post by Marty Broussard »

Thanks folks!! No wonder he has good hands...lol
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Johnny is an Exceptional Musician
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Post by Marty Broussard »

I really like the way he played his lead on the back neck. I grew up playing Cajun Music and have tried to work the 6th tuning into my repertoire but he made it look too easy...lol
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Post by Edward Efira »

Better look at his excellent right hand: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fz-kwsR-G4E
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Post by Marty Broussard »

Edward, I viewed several vids today with Johnny ripping it apart. Pure enjoyment.
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No good Cajun party without Big Mamou!
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Edward Efira wrote:No good Cajun party without Big Mamou!
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Post by Edward Efira »

Dale, You lucky dog! I always loved Jimmy C's music!
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Post by Henry Matthews »

And my friend, the great Wade Landry on fiddle.
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Post by Russ Wever »

He’s playing a Zum. Has good hands.

https://youtu.be/QPbcBBLzFrw
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Post by Marty Broussard »

Russ, thank you for your post!! I’m becoming more informed and I like that.
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Post by Bruce Bouton »

Did Johmy have his e9 on the back neck?
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Post by Bobby Boggs »

The solo sounded C6th to me.He ofcourse had a D on top.
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