And Kat Dyson!!

Congrats to Donna and Kat! Thanks Latin

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.

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.

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

Congrats to Donna, I think she is awesome.

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

PURPLEIZED3121 said:

databank said:

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.

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.

jaawwnn said:

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

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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