Guitar News

• ZZ Top performs first concert without Dusty Hill following his sudden death at 72 years old
  
  ZZ Top performed for the first time since the death of longtime band member Dusty Hill. The guitarist passed away in his sleep at his home in Houston, Texas.
  Fox News.  Sunday, 1 Aug 2021.
• The Strokes debut Is This It at 20: Nudes, booze and 9/11
  
  How the New York City band's 2001 debut album heralded "a new spirit in guitar music".
  BBC News.  Thursday, 29 Jul 2021.
• New York rock band Blondie joins crypto craze with a new art series
  
  Named Hack The Borders, it is partly inspired by Andy Warhol and features cartoon images of the band's singer Debbie Harry. Music by Blondie guitarist Chris Stein accompanies the image.
  Daily Mail.  Wednesday, 28 Jul 2021.
• Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Gary Rossington recovering after emergency heart procedure: reports
  
  The last active original member of the classic Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd was recovering Saturday night after recently undergoing an emergency heart procedure, according to the band.
  Fox News.  Sunday, 25 Jul 2021.
• Johnny Rotten says Sex Pistols' licensing agreement 'smacks of slave labour'
  
  Drummer Paul Cook and guitarist Steve Jones are suing the punk group's ex-lead singer, real name John Lydon, to allow their songs to be used in TV drama Pistol, which is due to air next year.
  Daily Mail.  Wednesday, 21 Jul 2021.
• Ed Sheeran signs guitar made from Ipswich Town steel
  
  The football club's electrician has a sideline in making musical instruments.
  BBC News.  Saturday, 10 Jul 2021.
• Pride! These students developed handmade electric guitars, inclusive board games, and an ostrich scrap project.
  
  Meet the three winners of 2021 of the contest organized by ITESO's Cegint.
  Entrepreneur.  Wednesday, 16 Jun 2021.
• Live Music Returns To Colorado - Ben Harper Live At Red Rocks
  
  Singer songwriter and guitarist Ben Harper performs for the first time in 2021 and for the first time since the COVID pandemic wiped out live music in America for more than a year. ...
  Forbes.  Wednesday, 2 Jun 2021.
• Korn's James Shaffer tries to record a Beverly Hills home sale
  
  In Beverly Hills, Korn guitarist James Shaffer is asking $5.495 million for his Hamptons-style home of five years.
  Los Angeles Times.  Friday, 14 May 2021.
• How The National came together in Hudson Valley for new album
  
  When guitarist Aaron Dessner bought an 18th century farmhouse in the Hudson Valley of New York for his family, he also saw it as an oasis for his band, The National. ...
  CBS News.  Wednesday, 5 May 2021.
• The Isley Brothers on hiring Jimi Hendrix
  
  In this web exclusive, Ernie and Ron Isley talk with Maurice DuBois about discovering a young guitarist named Jimi Hendrix.
  CBS News.  Monday, 3 May 2021.
• Learn Guitar Licks, Chords, and Scales With This Online Course
  
  This $30 online course will get you familiar with the basics of guitar before eventually going back to in-person learning.
  Mental Floss.  Thursday, 25 Mar 2021.
• Channel Your Inner Rock Star With 14 Stellar Online Guitar Classes, On Sale Now For Just $30
  
  From needing a new way to express yourself to wanting a way to show off to your friends at parties, there are lots of reasons to take up playing the guitar. ...
  Daily Caller.  Sunday, 7 Mar 2021.
• A Local Artist Points The Way To Great New Orleans Food And Sites
  
  Mardi Gras was a rather tame affair this week. But New Orleans is known for comebacks, and local guitar-slinger Brian Stoltz offers visitors his insider recommendations for top restaurants and unique sites.
  Forbes.  Friday, 19 Feb 2021.
• Fender sales boom as guitar playing surges during the pandemic
  
  Fender guitar sales have grown 17% during the pandemic and are expected to top $700 million this year as housebound consumers look for new hobbies.
  CNBC.  Saturday, 21 Nov 2020.

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