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OK, I’ll say it: I don’t like Django Reinhardt

October 28, 2014 By Kathy Shaidle

Yes, I’m a musical nitwit. I freely admit that.

Yes, it’s amazing that the guy could play the guitar even after his hand got screwed up.

But that happened to Tony Iommi, and Iommi is better.

Django Reinhardt could have at least played music that didn’t sound like he was projectile vomiting a toy piano.

If you haven’t heard this story before, it is amazing, especially if you’re feeling sorry for yourself.

After the accident, Iommi had to teach himself to play with his other hand, but that’s not even the half of it:

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