Deke Dickerson

Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch

Deke Dickerson is a rockabilly monster! He doesn't just play those amazingly cool Mosrite-style Hallmark Guitars, he assaults them with the full force of rock'n'roll! Deke catches up with Greg about flaming Fender Twin Reverbs, Merle Travis, Scotty Moore, Roy Buchanan, Gino King, Echosonics, and all things Ecco-Fonic.
2:25 - Growing up in Missouri, sneaking into local venues to see his favorite musicians hit the stage, and what inspired Deke to first pick up the guitar
8:29 - Deke’s priceless Roy Buchanan story - something about a catching a Fender Twin Reverb on fire…?
12:43 - Deke’s love of Roots music, and the beginnings of his foray into collection cool, historic guitars and amps - from vintage Gretchs and Gibsons to Mosrite Guitars
20:52 - Deke’s upcoming Merle Travis biography, the exciting adventure to uncover old writings from the man himself, and a conversation about Merle’s story and guitar-expertise
27:36 - Merle Travis vs Chet Atkins
30:03- Deke’s signature guitar from Hallmark Guitars, and a slew of amazing pieces Deke has acquired over the years
33:10 - The story of Gino King’s long lost guitar
45:15- Deke’s vintage Echosonic amp, and the inspiration of Scotty Moore
Total Length: 58:33

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