Foreword by Carlos Santana. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Brother musician, listen to a miracle! -- The Christian crusade -- The wizard from Waukesha -- The model T. Cowboy cool : Leo Fender and the birth of the Telecaster ; Surf's up : The Stratocaster makes the scene -- The blues (and country) had a baby -- The solid-body Stradivarius --
Summary:
Two veteran music writers bring to life the history of the electric guitar using 12 landmark instruments to illustrate the artistic and social landmarks they brought about and featuring interviews with Les Paul, Keith Richards, Carlos Santana, Eddie Van Halen and Steve Vai.
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