Charles Pitts
Charles Pitts | |
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Pitts in 2011 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Skip Pitts |
| Born | April 7, 1947 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Died | May 1, 2012 (aged 65) Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Guitar |
| Years active | 1964–2012 |
| Label | Stax |
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Charles "Skip" Pitts (April 7, 1947 – May 1, 2012) was an American soul and blues guitarist. He is best known for his distinctive "wah-wah" style, prominently featured on Isaac Hayes' title track from the 1971 movie Shaft. He is widely considered to have been one of the architects of soul, R&B and funk guitar.