Harvey "The Snake" Mandel (born March 11, 1945) [1] is an American guitarist best known as a member of Canned Heat. He also played with Charlie Musselwhite and John Mayall as well as maintaining a solo career.

Legendary guitar virtuoso Harvey Mandel, aka “The Snake,” truly one of the most distinctive and innovative musicians, continues to perform throughout the world, captivating audiences with his inventive style of electric guitar playing.

Feb 13, 2025 · And then there's Harvey Mandel, the former Canned Heat guitarist who made his name with his deft two-handed tapping techniques in the 1970s. Mandel says he nearly became a Rolling Stone, but one person stopped that from happening.

Jan 22, 2014 · Pioneering guitarist Harvey Mandel has been diagnosed with a rare form of invasive cancer, and the extensive surgeries needed to save his life have left him with extensive medical...

Mar 22, 2024 · Self-taught guitarist Harvey “The Snake” Mandel is a musical innovator whose guitar style comes out of the electric Chicago blues of his youth. He helped to develop playing techniques such as two-handed fretboard tapping, and the use of sustained and controlled feedback during the mid-’60s.

Feb 2, 2017 · Caught live in Lucille’s restaurant at B.B. King’s Club in New York City, Harvey Mandel is in top psychedelic form on his Parker Fly Mojo, conjuring his way through backwards guitar lines and vibrato-drenched riffs as he dips his toes into the traditional spiritual “Wade in …

A s a young guitar innovator, Harvey Mandel soaked his playing in feedback and sustain, pushing his amps to the brink on early recordings with Charlie Musselwhite before making his way to San ...

American blues rock guitarist known for his innovative approach to electric guitar playing. A professional at twenty, he played with Charlie Musselwhite, Canned Heat, The Rolling Stones, and John Mayall before starting a solo career.

Feb 15, 2025 · Legendary Blues and Rock Guitarist, former member of Canned Heat, John Mayall & The Blues Breakers, and more! Join us for a night of incredible legendary music, delicious soul food, and craft cocktails.

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