Melody Maker magazine, 1961

A Rolling Stone writes Keith Richards.

The clipping comes from Keith Richards’ time on tour with the Everly Brothers, Bo Diddley, Little Richard, and the Rolling Stones.

“I have picked up as many hints on guitar playing as I can from Don Peake, who is the Everly Brothers guitarist. He really is a fantastic guitarist and the great thing about him is that he is always ready to show me a few tricks.”
Keith Richards, Melody Maker, 1961

Newspaper clipping headed A Rolling Stone Writes Keith Richards, with text about Don Peake’s guitar playing. — Reproduced from the Don Peake Music archive. The clipping is presented as an archival image; the excerpt above follows the transcription preserved with the original page.

The note is brief, but it catches Don in an important period: on the road with the Everly Brothers, playing for crowds in the United States and the United Kingdom, and sharing guitar ideas with younger British musicians who were paying close attention.

Keith Richards’ description is especially useful because it is about the practical side of playing. He remembers Don as a guitarist who had something to show him and was willing to take the time.

Melody Maker,
1961.

A Rolling Stone writes Keith Richards.

“He really is a fantastic guitarist.”

Melody Maker, 1961.

A Rolling Stone writes Keith Richards.

“He really is a fantastic guitarist.”

Melody Maker,
1961.