Danny Gatton Photo by John Halpern Danny Gatton was born 78 years ago today. Gatton was a guitarist who fused rockabilly, jazz and country to create his own distinctive style. Born in Washington, D.C., his father, Daniel W. Gatton Sr., was a rhythm guitarist known for his unique percussive style, who left his musical career to raise his family in a more stable profession. Young Danny grew up to share his father's passion for the instrument.