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Also known as Henry Charles Vestine

American guitarist (1944–1997)

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Takoma Park, Maryland, U.S.A.

Henry Charles Vestine (December 25, 1944 – October 20, 1997), a.k.a. "The Sunflower", was an American guitarist primarily known as a member of the blues rock band Canned Heat. He was with the group from its start in 1965 to July 1969. In later years, he played in local bands but occasionally returned to Canned Heat for a few tours and recordings. In 2003, Vestine was ranked 77th in Rolling Stone…

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  • Monterey Pop — Self - Canned Heat1968

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Henry Charles Vestine (December 25, 1944 – October 20, 1997) a.k.a. "The Sunflower", was an American guitar player known mainly as a member of the band Canned Heat. He was with the group from its start in 1966 to July 1969. In later years he played in local bands but occasionally returned to Canned Heat for a few tours and recordings. In 2003 Vestine was ranked 77th in Rolling Stone magazine list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time". <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Henry+Vestine">Rea

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Henry
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Washington, D.C.
Place of death
Gonesse
Occupation
guitarist
Instrument
guitar
Official website
www.vipertoons.com/henry
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date of birth
1944-12-25
date of death
1997-10-20
manner of death
natural causes
cause of death
myocardial infarction
start of work period
1966-00-00
end of work period
1997-10-20
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