Jimi Hendrix guitar laid forgotten 40 years in a press officer’s

Jimi Hendrix guitar laid forgotten 40 years in a press officer’s garage, to be later found and sold by his nephew for almost $500,000 The rock legend torched his 1965 Fender Stratocaster at the end of a show at the Astoria in Finsbury Park, north London, in March 1967. The stunt sent roadies rushing to […]

Eric Clapton and George Harrison once had a two hour long guitar duel

May 22, 2013September 8, 2013 Anya Did you know that Eric Clapton, George Harrison, guitar, guitar duel

Eric Clapton and George Harrison once had a two hour long guitar duel for the love of Harrison’s wife, Pattie. She is said to have inspired songs by both artists, such as “Wonderful Tonight” and “Something”. Legendary rock muse Pattie Boyd, who inspired Eric Clapton “Layla” and “Wonderful Tonight,” and, reputedly, George Harrison’s “Something,” is […]