Mark Goffeney is a truly inspirational player. He shows off his guitar skills as he plays with his feet while busking on a busy street. The first time I saw this video, I was blown away!
Born in San Diego, Goffeney was raised in a musical family. By age nine he was attempting to create his own music despite his handicap, but choosing an instrument proved to be a challenge. For a while he played trombone in the school band, and then his father brought home an old guitar he had found at a garbage dump.
With his friend’s help, Goffeney developed his own technique, learning guitar and bass. He would lay the guitar on the ground, supporting the neck with whatever he could get his feet on. He would strum with his left foot and make chords with his right.
Years later, Mark Goffeney has released an album and is also the singer/Guitarist for The Big toe band.
Here’s a salute to a truly genious player, Mark Goffeney.
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Amazing! I can’t believe he is actually playing with his FEET!
It seems like this is the only guy capable of doing this.. All videos show him, always and only him..
OK, first of all – GOD BLESS THIS GUY ! Nothing like not letting adversity get you down. But, guys like that can really make you feel like a damn wimp… I’ve been suffering with my playing this week because I’ve got a cut on my left hand index finger!!!