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entertainment5 months ago

Met Museum and Mick Taylor Clash Over Stolen Rolling Stones Guitar

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.

business1 year ago

Gibson Challenges Trump Guitars Over Les Paul Design Copying

Gibson has issued a cease and desist order to 16 Creative, the company behind Trump Guitars, for allegedly copying the design of its iconic Les Paul guitar. The guitars, endorsed by President-elect Trump and some autographed by him, are marketed as the only guitars endorsed by Trump, with prices reaching $10,000. Despite not owning the company, Trump has promoted the guitars, which are part of a broader branding effort that includes various Trump-branded products.