Happy birthday George Benson. I enjoy listening you your jazz guitar music on a regular basis. As a hobby guitar player at 61, I am still inspired by your wonderful playing.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY GEORGE BENSON. I BOUGHT YOUR " BREEZIN' " ALBUM RIGHT WHEN IT WAS RELEASED BECAUSE I NEEDED A QUALITY MEDIUM TO SHOW OFF MY NEW STEREO SYSTEM. THANK YOU GEORGE FOR YOUR EXCELLENT GUITAR/ VOCAL TALENT, KEN HOLLEY 🙏🙏
8 months ago | 1
Yo, the World is still a Ghetto .... Have a fabulous birthday Mr Benson.
8 months ago | 1
George took me to 'The Other Side Of Abby Road' and beyond. Bravo Maestro, Bravo!
8 months ago | 0
Happy Birthday George you have one of the smoothest voices going and you are one of the best guitarists 🎸
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George Benson is probably the most underrated musician of all time
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Produce Like A Pro
Happy Birthday to the incomparable George Benson, born 22 March 1943.
Few musicians have ever blended virtuosity, soul, and pure joy the way George has. A former child prodigy who began playing guitar professionally at 19, George went on to reshape the sound of modern jazz, R&B, and pop, all while making it look easy.
For me, Weekend in L.A. was the turning point. That live album, recorded and mixed by my dear friend Al Schmitt, played a huge role in my development as a guitarist. The clarity, the warmth, the feel of that recording is still unmatched. But what truly changed my life was hearing George scat sing along with his solos. His phrasing, his timing, that seamless connection between voice and guitar, it wasn’t just technique, it was language. And it spoke to me deeply.
From the soulful depth of This Masquerade to the pop brilliance of Give Me the Night, George has given us a soundtrack for both love and life. Ten Grammy Awards, platinum albums, and decades of unforgettable performances and still, he remains one of the most expressive voices on the instrument.
Thank you, George, for the music and the inspiration. Wishing you health, happiness, and a beautiful birthday surrounded by love.
Happy 82nd, maestro.
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