Lenny Breau | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Leonard Harold Breau |
| Born | August 5, 1941 Auburn, Maine, U.S. |
| Origin | Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
| Died | August 12, 1984 (aged 43) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz, country |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Guitar |
| Years active | 1954–1984 |
| Labels | RCA, Sound Hole, Adelphi, Genes, Tudor |
| Website | lennybreau |
Leonard Harold Breau (August 5, 1941 – August 12, 1984) was an American-Canadian guitarist. He blended many styles of music, including jazz, country, classical, and flamenco. Inspired by country guitarists like Chet Atkins, Breau used fingerstyle techniques not often used in jazz guitar. By using a seven-string guitar and approaching the guitar like a piano, he opened up possibilities for the instrument.