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I had the audacity to say, 'Are we gonna rehearse, Mr. Berry?' He whipped around and yelled, 'We don't rehearse rock 'n' roll!': Session great Carlos Alomar on his time as Chuck Berry's rhythm guitarist

The article explores Carlos Alomar's experiences as a session guitarist, including his interactions with iconic musicians like Chuck Berry and James Brown. Alomar shares memorable anecdotes from his career, highlighting the unique situations and lessons learned while performing alongside these legends. His approach to musical cues and the dynamics of live performance is discussed, revealing the challenges and humor in his journey through the music industry.

Published on Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 1:00 PM

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