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• 50-year-old Brian Jones letters to a 14-year-old Rolling Stones fan consigned for auction
  
  Christine Dalton, then 14, who developed a crush after seeing the Stones on TV show Ready Steady Go had earlier written to the Rolling Stones guitarist who later died in his own swimming pool.
  Daily Mail.  Friday, 14 Jan 2022.
• Ed Sheeran raises £52,000 for school in his hometown by raffling off prototype of his Equals guitar
  
  Ed Sheeran has raised £52,765 for a school in his hometown by raffling off one of his guitars.
  Sky News.  Friday, 24 Dec 2021.
• Rod Stewart's guitarist Robin Le Mesurier dies aged 68
  
  Guitarist Robin Le Mesurier, who is known for his collaborations with rock musicians Rod Stewart and Johnny Hallyday, died at the age of 68.
  Daily Mail.  Thursday, 23 Dec 2021.
• Nile Rodgers says selling off the guitars behind iconic hits feels like "orphaning off children"
  
  Nile Rodgers is a Grammy Award-winning guitarist, producer, composer, arranger and artist in the disco group, CHIC. He's also produced and played on iconic records for artists like Diana Ross, David Bowie, Madonna and Lady Gaga. ...
  CBS News.  Thursday, 16 Dec 2021.
• Partial remains found in bin bag 40 years ago belong to former O'Jays guitarist Frank Little Jr
  
  Partial human remains found nearly 40 years ago in a bin bag have been confirmed as those of Frank Little Jr - a former songwriter and guitarist for R&B group The O'Jays.
  Sky News.  Friday, 17 Dec 2021.
• O'Jays guitarist Frank Little Jr.'s remains identified nearly 40 years later
  
  The remains of a homicide victim found in an Ohio suburb nearly 40 years ago were recently identified as long-missing guitarist Frank "Frankie" Little Jr. of The O'Jays through an advanced DNA database.
  Fox News.  Wednesday, 15 Dec 2021.
• "Mystery" remains found in 1982 are those of former O'Jays guitarist
  
  Authorities used DNA and genealogical research to identify the remains of Frank "Frankie" Little Jr.
  CBS News.  Wednesday, 15 Dec 2021.
• Michael Nesmith, Monkees guitarist and singer-songwriter, dies at 78
  
  Michael Nesmith, the guitarist and singer-songwriter who gained fame as a member of the Monkees, has died, his manager said.
  ABC News.  Friday, 10 Dec 2021.
• Secretary of State Antony Blinken Releases 16-Track Spotify Playlist
  
  Secretary of State Antony Blinken, an amateur guitarist, offers a playlist of global tunes with resonance for his official travels.
  New York Times.  Friday, 10 Dec 2021.
• The Monkees star Michael Nesmith dies at 78
  
  With the group, the singer and guitarist had a string of hits and starred in a TV sitcom in the 1960s.
  BBC News.  Friday, 10 Dec 2021.
• Nile Rodgers is auctioning guitars for talented teenagers
  
  The music producer and guitarist hopes to raise money to help talented teenagers.
  BBC News.  Friday, 26 Nov 2021.
• Epic buys Rock Band creator Harmonix to make 'musical journeys' for Fortnite
  
  Fortnite maker Epic Games has announced it is acquiring the studio behind Guitar Hero, Rock Band, and Fuser.Epic said it's buying Harmonix to develop musical
  Pocket Lint.  Tuesday, 23 Nov 2021.
• Renaissance Man: Andy Summers On His New Instrumental Album And Collection Of Short Stories
  
  The acclaimed guitarist has recently unveiled his latest instrumental album 'Harmonics of the Night' and an anthology of short stories called 'Fretted and Moaning.'
  Forbes.  Thursday, 11 Nov 2021.
• Brothers Osborne bring message of inclusivity to CMAs stage
  
  The brothers opened up about their private lives and personal struggles, with lead singer TJ coming out publicly as gay and guitarist John talking about his anxiety.
  ABC News.  Tuesday, 9 Nov 2021.
• Rascal Flatts guitarist Joe Don Rooney blamed DUI on deer that crossed the road
  
  Joe Don Rooney blamed his DUI arrest on a deer that crossed the road, cops said in an affidavit.
  Fox News.  Friday, 15 Oct 2021.

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