Charles Pitts

Charles Pitts

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.

Read more about Charles Pitts:  Early Career, Isaac Hayes (1971-2008), Stax, The Bo-Keys, Elmo and The Shades, Other Notable Recordings, Film Work, Awards and Outreach, Death