George Warren Barnes (July 17, 1921 – September 5, 1977) was an American swing jazz guitarist who played the first electric guitar in 1931. He made the first commercial recording of an electric guitar on March 1, 1938, in sessions with Big Bill Broonzy.
instruments played
Guitar
Associated Acts
Carl Kress Bucky Pizzarelli Ruby Braff
Birth Name
George Warren Barnes
Genres
Jazz blues swing pop rock R&B
Labels
Okeh Decca Mercury Concord Jazz
Website
Years Active
1931 1977
Name
George Barnes
Nationality
United States of America