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Perry Bamonte, a key member of The Cure who played guitar, keyboard, and bass, has died at age 65 after a short illness, leaving a significant legacy in the band's history and influence.
Keith Urban's recent concert included a suggestive lyric change from his song 'Fighter,' hinting at his new relationship and sparking fan controversy amid his divorce from Nicole Kidman. Urban also discussed his affection for guitars and upcoming collaborations, amidst personal and professional changes.
Elizabeth Hurley is learning to play guitar with her boyfriend Billy Ray Cyrus, who is teaching her the instrument as they enjoy their relationship and recent happy milestones, including Cyrus's birthday and reconciliation with his daughter Miley Cyrus.
Eddie Van Halen's 1982 Kramer electric guitar, played during 1982-83 tours and modified by him, is set to be auctioned by Sotheby's with an estimated value of $2-3 million, including a letter of authenticity from Mick Mars.
A 1959 Gibson Les Paul guitar, historically associated with Keith Richards and the Rolling Stones, is in dispute over its ownership, with Mick Taylor claiming it was his and was stolen, while the Met Museum states it was never owned by him and has a well-documented provenance. The guitar has a storied history, including being part of a famous band performance and exhibitions, but Taylor's claim remains unverified and the museum seeks to clarify its provenance.
Four decades after 'Back to the Future,' the iconic Cherry Red Gibson ES-345 guitar used by Marty McFly remains missing, prompting a public search led by Gibson as they produce a documentary about the quest and the film's legacy.
The cherry red Gibson ES-345 guitar used in Back to the Future is missing, prompting the film's stars and Gibson to launch a public search as the movie's 40th anniversary approaches, with a new documentary about the quest.
Rick Derringer, a renowned guitarist and producer known for hits like 'Hang On Sloopy' and 'Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,' as well as producing Weird Al Yankovic's debut album, has died at 77 in Florida. His career spanned teen stardom, session work with major artists, and producing notable albums, leaving a significant legacy in the music industry.
A 1964 12-string Framus Hootenanny guitar used by John Lennon and George Harrison for the Beatles' albums "Help!" and "Rubber Soul" sold at auction for over $2.8 million. The guitar, which had been missing for about 50 years, was discovered in a British attic and authenticated by experts. This sale makes it one of the most expensive guitars ever sold.
John Lennon's long-lost Framus Hootenanny 12-string acoustic guitar, featured in The Beatles' 1965 film "Help!", was sold at an auction for over $2.8 million after being found in an attic where it had been stored for 50 years. The guitar, authenticated by Beatles gear expert Andy Babiuk, is now the fifth most-expensive guitar ever sold.
John Lennon's Framus Hootenanny 12-string acoustic guitar, used during the Beatles' 1965 albums "Help!" and "Rubber Soul," sold for a record $2.85 million at an auction in New York City. The guitar, which had been lost for over 50 years, was authenticated by its distinctive markings and sound. It was previously owned by Gordon Waller of Peter & Gordon and had been stored in an attic for decades. The buyer remains anonymous.
John Lennon's lost 1964 12-string Framus Hootenanny guitar, played during the making of "Help!" and "Rubber Soul," was sold at auction for a record $2.8 million, making it the most expensive item belonging to a former Beatle. The guitar, missing for 50 years, was authenticated and sold at New York's Hard Rock Cafe.
John Lennon's 12-string acoustic guitar, used in the Beatles' albums "Help!" and "Rubber Soul," was sold at auction for $2.9 million after being lost for over 50 years. The guitar, discovered in a British attic, was authenticated and restored before the sale, making it one of the most valuable pieces of Beatles memorabilia.
John Lennon's Framus 12-string Hootenanny acoustic guitar, used in the Beatles' 1965 "Help!" album and film, sold for nearly $2.9 million at Julien's Auctions, setting a new record for the highest-selling Beatles guitar. The guitar, lost for 50 years, was discovered in a British attic and is now a symbol of Lennon's enduring legacy and the timeless appeal of the Beatles' music.
A Framus 12-string Hootenanny acoustic guitar used by John Lennon, presumed lost for over 50 years, sold for a record $2.9 million at an auction, making it the most expensive Beatles instrument ever sold. The guitar, played by Lennon in the 1965 film "Help!" and on its album, was auctioned by Julien's Auctions, known for breaking records with Beatles memorabilia.