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Duane Eddy, legendary 'twangy' guitarist famous for Peter Gunn theme and Rebel Rouser, dies at 86
Duane Eddy, the pioneering rock guitarist known for his instrumental 'twang', died on Tuesday at the age of 86. The musician gained fame with a string of hits in the late '50s and early '60s.
The musician gained fame with a string of instrumental hits in the late '50s and early '60s including the theme to TV series Peter Gunn and Rebel Rouser. The musician gained fame with a string of instrumental hits in the late '50s and early '60s including the theme to TV series Peter Gunn and Rebel Rouser; seen in 1961 Eddy's distinctive style left a lasting impression on younger British musicians like George Harrison of The Beatles and Hank Marvin of The Shadows, as well as inspiring numerous instrumental surf bands that emerged in Southern California during the early '60s, per Variety.
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