5/17/1996: Blues guitarist Johnny ‘Guitar’ Watson died of a heart attack while performing in Japan, collapsing mid-guitar solo. His last words: “ain’t that a bitch.” His wild 1954 single, “Space Guitar”, pioneered guitar feedback and reverb.

5/17/1996: Blues guitarist Johnny ‘Guitar’ Watson died of a heart attack while performing in Japan, collapsing mid-guitar solo. His last words: “ain’t that a bitch.” His wild 1954 single, “Space Guitar”, pioneered guitar feedback and reverb.

by gregornot