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Harvey Mandel

Harvey Mandel (b. 1945) is an American guitarist known for his blues-rock style and pioneering two-handed tapping. He debuted in 1966 with Charlie Musselwhite, later joining Canned Heat and John Mayall. His solo albums, including Cristo Redentor (1968) and The Snake (1972), influenced generations of guitarists.

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[L-R] Harvey Mandel and Alvin Lee

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[L-R] Eddie Van Halen and Harvey Mandel

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