The great, guitar pioneer Les Paul has been celebrated on his 96th birthday today with his own playable guitar 'Google Doodle'.
Anyone logging onto the Google homepage today will see the authentic-sounding doodle above the search box and can strum away using either their mouse or keyboard.
Video : Robbie Robertson Talks About the Evolution of His Guitar Style
via rollingstone.com : MARCH 28, 12:15 PM ET | By MATTHEW PERPETUA
"Robbie Robertson recently sat down with Rolling Stone's Patrick Doyle to talk about how The Band played together for seven years before recording an album, the evolution of his guitar style in the early days of the group and how 'The Weight' went from being an extra song written for Music From Big Pink to an enduring rock classic."
Darling You · mp3 excerpt · Album: Still in Trouble (1994) available at cdbaby.com · You can also listen to my songs online via Rhapsody.
Let's Play One Song · mp3 · Album: Got The Whole Night (10 Songs). You can also listen to my songs online via Rhapsody.
Eric Clapton "Crossroads" by Robert Johnson · Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010 · Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010 was a day-long musical celebration featuring legendary guitarists and artistic collaborations by Eric and his friends including Allman Brothers Band, BB King, Buddy Guy, Jeff Beck, John Mayer, Sheryl Crow, Steve Winwood, Vince Gill, ZZ Top, and more.
cnn: Icons from the music world including Paul McCartney and Slash on their guitar hero, Les Paul. http://bit.ly/9Hw3Fq
The Les Paul: More Than Just A Rocker http://bit.ly/9eBNbF
latimesmagazine.com :: The 50 Greatest Guitarists Ever :: videos etc.
WATERFORD, Michigan — Not everybody wants a shiny new guitar these days. A few connoisseurs want one that looks like it’s taken more abuse than Keith Richards.
Nailing the look and feel of a vintage guitar takes time. Guys like Vince Cunetto and Bill Nash, both known for their high-end “aged to perfection” instruments, make it look easy. It isn’t. Not everyone can craft a relic. Not a convincing one, anyway, that looks like it’s been played hard every night for 40 years.
wired.com : http://bit.ly/arBLnT
Links
Guitar Riff Search Engine http://bit.ly/cqewD2
No Stairway - Guitar Noise http://bit.ly/aS4lL1
Learn how to rock - six classic riffs - download PDF http://bit.ly/9ZsYeQ
Hey, big Fender: the iconic instrument of Hendrix, Clapton and Richards - Times Online http://bit.ly/aVz1NF
