Leo Kottke

Along with John Fahey and Robbie Basho, Leo Kottke was one of the most influential acoustic guitarists to emerge in the 1960s, bringing a unique sound and virtuosic flourishes to the instrument. Although he has also recorded as a singer/songwriter, it's the propulsive fingerstyle playing of his solo instrumental work that has cemented his reputation as a true innovator. After delivering the 1972 gem 6- and 12-String Guitar for the independent Takoma label, Kottke enjoyed a period of mainstream attention throughout the '70s with tenures on Capitol and Chrysalis. In the followin...