After years of trying

Fabulous and largely unsung British guitar hero, as innovative as Charlie Christian or Hendrix in his way. RIP maestro.

ps I can play Anji and will do so tonight with a large one on hand and tear in eye.

... I saw him playing with Bert Jansch in Edinburgh. I'm no expert but as far as these ears are concerned he made Bert sound ordinary.

The gig was especially memorable for another reason. As Davey took to the stage a hush descended, no one could quite believe that the man was there in front of them. At atmosphere of reverence enveloped the room until a voice cried out "My god, look at the size of his feet!" Davey looked somewhat nonplussed...

who arguably did as much for expanding the possibilities of acoustic guitar playing as Hendrix did with electric. The list of the living greats of music just got one shorter...

..Led Zeppelin woold have been just another electric blues band, and the British contemporary folk revival would have not happened.

..Led Zeppelin would have been just another electric blues band, and the British contemporary folk revival would have not happened.

OK, let's agree, it is Davy, not Davey. But otherwise I couldn't agree more with you all.

A very big loss for guitarists but also for musicians who want to challenge their art and technique. He was an innovator and inventive guitar player. He never stood still. How many musicians can you say that about? Also he was a pioneer in that he was one of the first people of mixed parentage to be recognised for his talent in the artistic and cultural forefront of Britain. That deserves a mention in its own right. A genius guitar player at 18.