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Leo Kottke | |
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 Kottke at the Clearwater Festival, 2007 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | September 11, 1945 Athens, Georgia, U.S. |
| Genres | American rock, Americana, acoustic rock, American primitive guitar[citation needed] |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1966–present |
| Labels | Capitol, Chrysalis, Private Music, Oblivion Records |
| Website | Official website |
Leo Kottke (born September 11, 1945) is an American acoustic guitarist.[1][2] He is known for a fingerpicking style that draws on blues, jazz, and folk music, and for syncopated, polyphonic melodies. He has overcome a series of personal obstacles, including partial loss of hearing and a nearly career-ending bout with tendon damage in his right hand, to emerge as a widely recognized master of his instrument. He resides in the Minneapolis area with his family.[3]
Focusing primarily on instrumental composition and playing, Kottke also sings sporadically, in an unconventional yet expressive baritone described by himself as sounding like "geese farts on a muggy day".[4] In concert, Kottke intersperses humorous and often bizarre monologues with vocal and instrumental selections from throughout his career, played solo on six and twelve string guitars.
- ^ Burch, Cathalena E. (2022-02-15). "Guitar whiz Kottke returns to Tucson, and he's not alone". Arizona Daily Star. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- ^ Herald, Telegraph (2023-12-12). "Grammy-nominated guitarist, rising country star set for separate Dubuque shows in March". TelegraphHerald.com. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- ^ Reports, From Staff. "Concert Calendar: Guitarist Leo Kottke coming to Ponte Vedra on Jan. 27". St. Augustine Record. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- ^ 1994 James Jensen interview with Kottke Archived 2007-12-02 at the Wayback Machine, solidairrecords.com; accessed April 29, 2008.