Richard Gilewitz is an American acoustic guitarist. He is known for his use of the fingerstyle technique.[1][2]
Richard Gilewitz | |
|---|---|
| Born | San Diego, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Guitar |
Biography
editGilewitz was born in San Diego[1] and was raised in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, and Huntsville, Alabama.[3] He attended the University of Alabama, obtaining degrees in computer science, mathematics and music. After graduating, he worked in a range of computer-related jobs for several years, including flight simulator design and in the satellite industry, before deciding to become a full-time guitarist.[4] He lived in Inverness, Florida,[1] for 30 years before moving to Chicago.[5]
Musical style
editGilewitz specializes in fingerstyle guitaring, using both standard six-string and twelve-string guitars.[6] He generally does not sing and his compositions are exclusively instrumental. He often incorporates audience interaction and storytelling into his performances, especially from the history of acoustic guitars and the genres they are used in.[7]
His guitar style has been compared to Leo Kottke and John Fahey. He himself cites early Blues artists like Blind Lemon Jefferson and Robert Johnson as his major influences.[7]
Kottke's song "Echoing Gilewitz" is a cover of Gilewitz's composition, "Echoing Wilderness."[3]
References
edit- ^ a b c Schlenker, Dave (December 5, 2012). "Gilewitz chats it up and all over". The Star Banner. Retrieved 2024-08-18.
- ^ Nicoll, Jared (June 21, 2012). "Guitarist tunes in to cafe owner". Stuff. Retrieved 2024-08-18.
- ^ a b Hill, Jack (2016-10-27). "Gilewitz makes way to Arkansas, beyond". Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette. Retrieved 2024-08-18.
- ^ Hill, Jack (2009-11-01). "'Strange' guitarist Gilewitz quits Skype for live shows". Arkansas Democrat Gazette. Retrieved 2024-08-18.
- ^ Silverstein, Robert (2022). "Richard Gilewitz & Michael Fix: Echoes From The Past". MWE3.com. Retrieved 2024-08-18.
- ^ Asher, Tiffany (2023-08-21). "Richard Gilewitz and Tim May play a concert in the park this Friday". Wyo4News. Retrieved 2024-08-18.
- ^ a b "Taking Notes". The Post Journal. 2013-02-28. Retrieved 2024-08-18.