Travis Wammack, born in Walnut, Mississippi, is a pioneering American guitarist renowned for his rapid-fire playing and innovative use of fuzz tone. A child prodigy, he recorded his first song at 11 and gained national attention at 17 with the instrumental hit "Scratchy" in 1964. Wammack's dynamic style has graced recordings by legends like Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett, and Little Richard, with whom he served as bandleader from 1984 to 1995. His solo career includes charting singles such as "(Shu-Doo-Pa-Poo-Poop) Love Being Your Fool" and "Easy Evil." Honored by the Alabama Music Hall of Fame and the Rockabilly Hall of Fame, Wammack continues to influence the music world with his electrifying performances and contributions. ([traviswammack.com](https://www.traviswammack.com/bio.html?utm_source=openai))