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Thread started 05/04/18 11:32am

Latin

3RDEYEGIRL'S awesome DONNA GRANTIS has been named by Guitar Player one of the "50 Sensational Female Guitarists"

Donna Grantis has been named one of "50 Sensational Female Guitarists" by Guitar Player.

Check it out:

https://www.guitarplayer....guitarists

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Reply #1 posted 05/04/18 11:45am

Empress

And Kat Dyson!!

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Reply #2 posted 05/04/18 12:22pm

pinkcashmere23

cool Congrats to Donna and Kat! Thanks Latin

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Reply #3 posted 05/04/18 12:34pm

PennyPurple

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Congrats Donna!



Donna Grantis
Reaching the semi-finals of the North American Jimi Hendrix Electric Guitar Competition at 17, and getting a Jazz Performance degree from McGill University prepared Grantis to become an in-demand session musician in Toronto and front her own band. But nothing could have prepared her to be tapped as guitarist for Prince’s project, 3rdEyeGirl. Trading blazing solos with the late Purple One on a nightly basis, she proved her mettle, and earned a place in guitar history. —MR
Notable Gear: PRS CE 22, Traynor heads and Traynor YBX212 cabs.

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Reply #4 posted 05/04/18 2:54pm

Mumio

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Very happy for her. And even more so that she is out there making a name for herself rather than what we see so many others doing.

Welcome to "the org", Mumio…they can have you, but I'll have your love in the end nod
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Reply #5 posted 05/04/18 2:55pm

databank

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So much for those "musical experts" on the org who used to say she couldn't play lol lol

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Reply #6 posted 05/04/18 3:46pm

Missmusicluver
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Congrats to Donna, I think she is awesome. cool

Love is God, God is love, girls and boys love God above~
The only Love there is, is the Love We Make~
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Reply #7 posted 05/05/18 3:32am

PURPLEIZED3121

SNIP - OF4$ let's keep it on Donna Grantis star Have you had your + sign today?

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Reply #8 posted 05/05/18 4:01am

paulludvig

PURPLEIZED3121 said:

SNIP - OF4$

The wooh is on the one!
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Reply #9 posted 05/05/18 5:48am

jdcxc

databank said:

So much for those "musical experts" on the org who used to say she couldn't play lol lol



Who would say that????
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Reply #10 posted 05/05/18 6:26am

rogifan

I always felt bad for Donna because she obviously wasn’t even close Prince when it came to the guitar but he always allowed her to have solos (and sometimes even take lead). Must have been nerve wracking at times. I’d say the same thing for Hannah who was no John Blackwell or Michael Bland. Props to both of them. 👌🏻
Paisley Park is in your heart
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Reply #11 posted 05/05/18 6:31am

Missmusicluver
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rogifan said:

I always felt bad for Donna because she obviously wasn’t even close Prince when it came to the guitar but he always allowed her to have solos (and sometimes even take lead). Must have been nerve wracking at times. I’d say the same thing for Hannah who was no John Blackwell or Michael Bland. Props to both of them. 👌🏻

Yes! They weren't around Prince as long as the rest, but I thought they all did a really great job in 3rdEye Girl. He knew talent when he saw and heard it. biggrin

Love is God, God is love, girls and boys love God above~
The only Love there is, is the Love We Make~
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Reply #12 posted 05/05/18 6:34am

rogifan

SNIP
Paisley Park is in your heart
#PrinceForever 💜
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Reply #13 posted 05/05/18 6:39am

jaawwnn

PURPLEIZED3121 said:

SNIP - OF4$

You mean where she agrees with the person who says, and I quote, "not ragging on the others"? Is that the "shade" you're talking about? Where they specifically say they are not throwing shade? Get a grip.

Donna Grantis is an excellent guitar player, good for her.

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Reply #14 posted 05/05/18 9:33am

PURPLEIZED3121

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PURPLEIZED3121 said:

SNIP - OF4$

You mean where she agrees with the person who says, and I quote, "not ragging on the others"? Is that the "shade" you're talking about? Where they specifically say they are not throwing shade? Get a grip.

Donna Grantis is an excellent guitar player, good for her.


SNIP

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Reply #15 posted 05/06/18 11:06am

Latin

"Kat Dyson
Dyson’s main gig is lead guitarist for Italian superstar Zucchero, but the versatile funk-rocker has also worked with Cyndi Lauper, Mick Jagger, and, most notably, Prince. Beyond respecting her groove and chops, bandleaders love Dyson for her dedication to songs. “I once suggested to Prince that he add an intimate moment in the set where he performs solo acoustic guitar.” Prince initially laughed her off, but soon implemented the idea. “Crowds loved that,” says Dyson. “A good song can withstand a hurricane.” —JG
Notable Gear: Paul Reed Smith Custom 24, BluGuitar Amp 1, Hughes & Kettner Tubemeister."
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Reply #16 posted 05/06/18 11:35am

purplerabbitho
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Good suggestion to Prince. I thank her for it. I wonder why he didn't see it himself.

Latin said:

"Kat Dyson Dyson’s main gig is lead guitarist for Italian superstar Zucchero, but the versatile funk-rocker has also worked with Cyndi Lauper, Mick Jagger, and, most notably, Prince. Beyond respecting her groove and chops, bandleaders love Dyson for her dedication to songs. “I once suggested to Prince that he add an intimate moment in the set where he performs solo acoustic guitar.” Prince initially laughed her off, but soon implemented the idea. “Crowds loved that,” says Dyson. “A good song can withstand a hurricane.” —JG Notable Gear: Paul Reed Smith Custom 24, BluGuitar Amp 1, Hughes & Kettner Tubemeister."

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Reply #17 posted 05/06/18 7:12pm

Latin

pinkcashmere23 said:

cool Congrats to Donna and Kat! Thanks Latin


You are very welcome. smile
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Reply #18 posted 05/09/18 11:48pm

Latin

purplerabbithole said:

Good suggestion to Prince. I thank her for it. I wonder why he didn't see it himself.




Latin said:


"Kat Dyson Dyson’s main gig is lead guitarist for Italian superstar Zucchero, but the versatile funk-rocker has also worked with Cyndi Lauper, Mick Jagger, and, most notably, Prince. Beyond respecting her groove and chops, bandleaders love Dyson for her dedication to songs. “I once suggested to Prince that he add an intimate moment in the set where he performs solo acoustic guitar.” Prince initially laughed her off, but soon implemented the idea. “Crowds loved that,” says Dyson. “A good song can withstand a hurricane.” —JG Notable Gear: Paul Reed Smith Custom 24, BluGuitar Amp 1, Hughes & Kettner Tubemeister."


thumbs up!
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Reply #19 posted 05/10/18 6:16am

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Good for her!
Prince said that when he first heard her play he said, “She sounds like me!”
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Reply #20 posted 06/20/18 9:21pm

Latin

Missmusicluver72 said:

Congrats to Donna, I think she is awesome. cool


yes
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