How JD McPherson took surf rock way past witching hour with vintage amps and Gretsch guitars
McPherson's new LP, Nite Owls, was nearly over before it began, but an invitation to open for Alison Krauss and Robert Plant brought it back to life. The result is a work of “surf noir”… with a little ...
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A look at the electric guitar’s origin in Southern California
The name change is done due to a conflict with Gretsch Broadkaster drums. 1951: Fender closes his repair shop to focus entirely on building instruments, which by late 1951 include the first ...
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Phil Collins Sits Behind Classic Drum Kit for First Time in Over a Decade: Watch
Phil Collins’ various health issues have prevented him from playing the drums for the past several years, but the iconic musician briefly tested out his classic Gretsch concert tom kit for the first ...
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Elvis Costello Annnounces New Album, ‘The Boy Named If’; Shares Single, ‘Magnificent Hurt’
Speaking of recording sessions, Costello said, “The initial rhythm section for this record was my guitar and Pete Thomas’ Gretsch drums, recorded down in Bonaparte Rooms West. Our Imposter pal ...