The New York Times – Music:
His playing with the Yardbirds and as leader of his own bands brought a sense of adventure to their groundbreaking recordings.
Category: Guitars
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Wilko Johnson, Scorching Guitarist and Punk Pioneer, Dies at 75
The New York Times – Music:
Known later as an actor on “Game of Thrones,” he helped lay the foundation for a 1970s rock revolution on England’s pub circuit.
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A Scruffy Guitar Shop Survives the Chelsea Hotel’s Chic Makeover
The New York Times – Music:
After a costly renovation, a landmark of Manhattan that was once home to Patti Smith and Bob Dylan is drawing a different crowd. Dan Courtenay, the proprietor of Chelsea Guitars, is fine with that.
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A Scruffy Guitar Shop Survives the Chelsea Hotel’s Chic Makeover
The New York Times – Music:
After a costly renovation, a landmark of Manhattan that was once home to Patti Smith and Bob Dylan is drawing a different crowd. Dan Courtenay, the proprietor of Chelsea Guitars, is fine with that.
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Keith Levene, Public Image Ltd.’s Buzz-Saw Guitarist, Dies at 65
The New York Times – Music:
Considered a post-punk pioneer, he was also a founding member of the Clash but left before it became one of the biggest bands of its era.
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Ray Edenton, ‘A-Team’ Studio Guitarist in Nashville, Dies at 95
The New York Times – Music:
In a career that spanned four decades, he played on thousands of sessions and accompanied many of the biggest names in country music.
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The Pedal Steel Gets Its Resurrection
The New York Times – Music:
As the sound of country music has shifted, the emotive whir of its classic instrument has often been sidelined. The complicated antique has found new life in surprising forms.
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Dan Smith Might Teach You Guitar
The New York Times – Music:
Teaching is a calling for New York’s king of the marketing flier, whose students include the former governor David Paterson. But he won’t take just anyone.