GB Items Related to Tag - guitar
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Villages: Guitar Club
Guitar Club: Never too late to strike a chord.
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Takes A Little Time, Sometimes
Singer and songwriter Amy Grant says she rekindled a love affair with her guitar and has gained a confidence that she says only comes with age.
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Andres Segovia
Born: Feb. 21, 1893
Died: June 2, 1987
Considered the greatest classical guitarist of all-time -- credited with elevating the guitar from a folk instrument. -
Fire Sale
A Fender guitar that Jimi Hendrix scorched in 1967 has been sold at auction to a 51-year-old American collector for just under $500,000.
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Pete Lefebvre
He goes by the name VintageP and he blogs all day about playing the guitar – but he just learned how to play it! Pete Lefebvre started playing guitar at age 50 and is telling others out there that it's OK to pick up an instrument later in life.
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Roger McGuinn
Roger and Camilla joined us live in studio for the entire hour. Roger brought his guitar and took us on a trip thorough the history of rock.
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Roger McGuinn Stays Cool
We knew he was cool, but this takes it to a whole new level. Byrds founder Roger McGuinn has gone green with solar-powered ice.
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Marjorie Thompson
Marjorie Thompson had her passions and goals, but life had other plans for her. She accomplished a lot many can't say they have, but Thompson still yearned for more.
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GB Exclusive Interview
Rock Hall of Fame Roger McGuinn speaks for the first time about the fall that cut short his tour, his recent surgery, upcoming rehab and plans to return to the stage better than ever.
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Always Look for the Laugh
What's the true definition of success -- is it money? Is it fame? Jim Carlton could have had lots of both. As a writer for Joan Rivers, the Smothers Brothers and others, he had quite an exciting ride. But to Jim, there were other things in life.
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Pinetop Perkins
Born: July 7, 1913
One the last original Delta blues musicians. A longtime sideman, Perkins released his first solo album in 1988, at 72. -
Draggin' 'Cross the U.S.A.
We're hanging out with Roger McGuinn, and he tells us a story about a little-known song he once played for a group of astronauts. Roger grabs his guitar, and voila! Another GB exclusive.
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Tim May
Listen closely when watching some of your favorite movies and you might just hear the work of Tim May -- Los Angeles' premier studio guitarist. And he's even worked with some of the best in the music business.
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Hot Holiday Toys
What your kids and grandkids will be begging for this season.
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Memories of the Byrds as told to Camilla McGuinn
In July 2005, I wrote the first "Roadie Report" for Roger's web page. I wasn't sure I wanted this personal road diary to come under scrutiny of the world, but several different prompts set me to writing. After a few BLOG entries, I received an email from...
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Arlo Guthrie
Arlo Guthrie was born with a guitar in his hands and thanks to his legendary singer-songwriter father, Woody Guthrie, he's learned just how to become renowned himself.
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Camilla's Roadie Report - 30 Years Together
Thirty years have passed and we have hardly noticed. Our life together has been filled with love, some hot water, some cold water, a wee bit of tepid water and a whole bunch of adventures. We were packing again for another adventure. Another opportunity...
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Camilla McGuinn- Roadie Report 25
Saturday, April 28, 2007 Roadie Report 25- Jim McGuinn with Bobby Darin, Art & Paul, Judy Collins, Dion and John Sebastian in Greenwich Village in 1963 by Camilla McGuinn It was a summer’s morning in 1963 when Jim McGuinn stood looking up at the...
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Charley Pride
Charley Pride was in no short supply of talent. He's a country music legend who dreamed of being in the Major League Baseball hall of fame. But it wasn’t his lack of talent that stopped him – it was the color of his skin.
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Celebration of Mother's Day
None of us could be here without one; they come in all shapes, sizes and colors. Some are funny, some are sweet; some are older, and some have just received their titles. We're talking about moms.
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Brownie Wise-The Original Tupperware Lady
Ever since his early death, the legend of Florida’s Cosmic Cowboy, country rock pioneer Gram Parsons, has overshadowed his considerable talent and musical legacy. Parsons left his mark across the Sunshine State, from his boyhood home in Winter Haven...
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Gram Parsons
Ever since his early death, the legend of Florida’s Cosmic Cowboy, country rock pioneer Gram Parsons, has overshadowed his considerable talent and musical legacy. Parsons left his mark across the Sunshine State, from his boyhood home in Winter Haven...
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Roadie Report 32 -By Camilla McGuinn
Growing Bolder Note: This a fabulous 2007 wrap-up written by Roger McGuinn's wife Camilla. As always, it's a fascinating tale that starts in the present and occasionally "timeshifts" to add context to the present. October 10, 2007: Roger was...
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More Motivation
The world is filled with doubters. Even men and women of vision have failed to understand a transformational idea. So, if you wonder why no one understands your vision -- this list of mind boggling quotes might make you feel a little better.
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Bernie and Big Bertha
More than 50 years ago, Bernie Lee sold his car to buy a bass. He says it's the best deal he's ever made. He's been strumming Big Bertha ever since. A car can take you around town, but his bass took Bernie around the world.
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Songs of a Lifetime
Guitarist Bob Rafkin's rich, musical life has taken him from the Greenwich Village folk scene of the 1960s to working with Joni Mitchell and Arlo Guthrie in LA. Now, in his 60s, he's overcome prostate surgery to emerge more prolific than ever.
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Feeling The Blues
One of the most gifted musicians of all time -- B.B. King is only getting better and bolder with the years. Recently, he opened a new blues club in Orlando, Florida, and GrowingBolder.com has video of his amazing performance!
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Tech Rock
Rock and roll Hall of Famer Roger McGuinn is a serious techie. He's showing Growing Bolder how he saves hundreds a dollars a year by using his rolling Wi-Fi system to stay connected on the road.
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Sneak Peek at Exclusive Roger McGuinn Concert
GB President Marc Middleton lets you in on a little secret -- The Byrds' Roger McGuinn is taking you on the road for a concert on rails that travels through the history of rock and roll.
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Singing the Blues Never Sounded Sooo Sweet!
The Villages Bluegrass club packs the house! Kick back and enjoy the mountain music.
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Mr. Tambourine Man
Come along as we visit Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Roger McGuinn at home. A GB Exclusive!



























