July 5, 2024

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Famous Lead Guitarist Willy Wissink (Willy And His Giants) Died (75 Years)

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Famous guitarist Willy Wissink (Willy and his Giants) died (75 years)

Duch lead guitarist Willy Wissink of Willy and his Giants (The Hague – Netherlands) died early this week.

Willy was a special person who knew what he wanted, a great guitar player. As musician and songwriter he reached out to many instrumental guitar music fans and inspired many guitar players with his sound and music style.

Willy Wissink was unique in the world and belongs in the same line of guitar players like Hank Marvin (Shadows) and Nokie Edwards (Ventures).

He also is mentioned often with Indo Rock music genre, an Dutch Indonesian music stream from the sxities (Rock ‘n Roll).

He leaves behind a treasure in guitar music.

It was a huge honor to have worked with him.

We wish his friends and family all the best.

Willy was and still is one of the best guitar players in the world.

His biggest hits were Ajoen Ajoen and Sarie Marijs.

Source: www.samsammusic.com