Henry Vestine
Henry Charles Vestine (December 25, 1944 – October 20, 1997) a.k.a. "The Sunflower", was an American guitar player primarily known as a member of the band Canned Heat. He was with the group from its start in 1965 to July 1969. In later years he played in local bands but occasionally returned to Canned Heat for a few tours and recordings.
Henry Vestine | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Henry Charles Vestine |
| Also known as | The Sunflower |
| Born | December 25, 1944 Takoma Park, Maryland, United States |
| Died | October 20, 1997 (aged 52) Paris, France |
| Genres | |
| Instruments | Gibson Les Paul |
| Years active | 1965-1997 |
| Website | http://www.vipertoons.com/henry/ |
In 2003 Vestine was ranked 77th in Rolling Stone magazine list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time".
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