ONE-MAN STUDIO ALBUMS

Interesting list of classic one-man studio albums. Props to this writer for appreciating Stevie Wonder's enormous role in establishing this format as a viable genre in the 70s. Of course, Stevie's got more talent in one finger than most entire bands; and it's the rare artist who possesses the chops and the musical inspiration to pull off the one-man, multi-instrument album. But I'll certainly have to check out some of these! The Johnny "Guitar" Watson sounds especially interesting.

Ps: Speaking of mad geniuses, I can't let this day pass without saying RIP Syd Barrett. Go listen to The Piper at the Gates of Dawn and pay respect. (Note: Syd's eccentric solo albums do not fall into the above category as they feature a number of other musicians.)