Roy Buchanan was an originator in rock ‘n’ roll, rockabilly, even blues. ... Buch was fond of turning his back to the crowd, and bending far over his tiny amp as he issued his gutsiest licks.

Roy Buchanan’s death is still the subject of fierce debate. Officially ruled a suicide, he was found hanging in a cell at Fairfax jail in Virginia, his shirt tied around his neck, on August 14 ...

Guitarist Roy Buchanan, 48, pioneered controlled harmonics for the electric guitar and became known as the ”best unknown guitarist in the world.” He then produced two gold records and received ...