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• Zac Barnett Is Counting Down
  
  The alternative band American Authors lead singer and guitarist Zac Barnett spent an hour with me last week discussing how he and the band are adapting to the pandemic environment.
  Forbes.  Thursday, 22 Oct 2020.
• The White Stripes frontman Jack White buys Edinburgh busker new guitar after his was destroyed
  
  The Seven Nation Army singer's manager contacted busker Matt Grant yesterday after hearing about the incident which happened on Princes Street, Edinburgh on Tuesday.
  Daily Mail.  Thursday, 22 Oct 2020.
• There will never be another Eddie Van Halen, but we push on in this week's Bottom 10
  
  Our Ryan McGee has had Eddie Van Halen's guitar solos on repeat the past few weeks, but he doesn't want you to confuse the musician's mastery with the 10 teams that make our latest Bottom 10 list.
  ESPN.  Wednesday, 21 Oct 2020.
• Peter Frampton on his new memoir, David Bowie and overcoming the "depths of despair"
  
  In his new memoir, "Do You Feel Like I Do?" Grammy-winning guitarist Peter Frampton writes about his epic rise to fame and the overwhelming success that followed. ...
  CBS News.  Monday, 19 Oct 2020.
• Gordon Haskell: How Wonderful You Are singer dies aged 74
  
  The singer and guitarist was narrowly beaten by Robbie Williams to Christmas number one.
  BBC News.  Monday, 19 Oct 2020.
• Why Did The 60s Group The Animals Break Up At The Height Of Its Popularity?
  
  The Animals lead guitarist Hilton Valentine on the group's breakup in 1966, appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show, the hit House Of The Rising Sun, and more.
  Forbes.  Friday, 16 Oct 2020.
• Phil Collins' ex-wife is spotted out in Miami holding hands with her new younger husband
  
  Phil Collins' ex-wife Orianne Cevey has been spotted in Miami with her new husband, 31-year-old businessman Tom Bates. DailyMail.com has dug up videos of some gigs og Bates playing guitar.
  Daily Mail.  Friday, 16 Oct 2020.
• KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer sells Lake Sherwood villa for $2.7 million
  
  On scenic Lake Sherwood, KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer just sold his Mediterranean-style retreat for $2.7 million.
  Los Angeles Times.  Friday, 9 Oct 2020.
• Music world mourns legendary rock 'n' roll guitarist Eddie Van Halen
  
  The music world is mourning the loss of one of rock 'n' roll's biggest and brightest stars. Legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen died after a two-decade fight with cancer.
  CBS News.  Wednesday, 7 Oct 2020.
• How Eddie Van Halen 'scared the hell out of a million guitarists'
  
  How Eddie Van Halen changed the sound of rock music forever, one riff at a time.
  BBC News.  Wednesday, 7 Oct 2020.
• Rock legend Eddie Van Halen has died after long battle with throat cancer
  
  Eddie Van Halen, guitarist and co-founder of the band Van Halen, has died after a long battle with throat cancer. He was 65.
  CNBC.  Wednesday, 7 Oct 2020.
• Eddie Van Halen is dead at 65
  
  The Van Halen guitarist had been battling cancer, his son said.
  ABC News.  Tuesday, 6 Oct 2020.
• Eddie Van Halen, legendary rock guitarist, dead at 65
  
  Eddie Van Halen died after a battle with cancer, his son Wolf confirmed on Tuesday.
  Fox News.  Tuesday, 6 Oct 2020.
• 'Guitar God and a beautiful soul' - Eddie Van Halen dies of cancer
  
  Rock star and guitar great Eddie Van Halen has died aged 65 after a "long and arduous battle" with cancer, his son has said.
  Sky News.  Tuesday, 6 Oct 2020.
• Led Zeppelin Emerges Victor in 'Stairway to Heaven' Plagiarism Case
  
  Lead singer Robert Plant and guitarist Jimmy Page had been accused of lifting one of the best-known openings in rock music from a song written by the late Randy Wolfe of the band Spirit.
  Voice of America.  Monday, 5 Oct 2020.

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