The 75 songs in this 3-hour, 3-CD set track the rise of the musician who invented the rock guitar and propelled him to rock ’n roll immortality. In chronological order, accompanied by a timeline of recording and releases and track-by-track liner notes, the package includes unearthed takes, studio jams and session chat that trace the evolution of Duane Eddy’s sound and the miraculous variations he teased out of his instruments. The undubbed versions showcase producer Lee Hazlewood’s unique contribution to Duane’s enduring sound.
Duane Eddy’s place in the rock pantheon was always assured, but this shows, from the perspective of his original label, how he got there.