“Sweet Child O’ Mine” – If It Were Written by Dire Straits – Cover by Laszlo Buring
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“Sweet Child O’ Mine” – If It Were Written by Dire Straits – Cover by Laszlo Buring

Laszlo Buring, a talented musician, guitarist, and producer from the Netherlands, has recently released a new video cover. On this cover, he plays ...
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From Napster to YouTube David Claux’s Journey to the “Calypso” Version of “So Far Away”
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From Napster to YouTube: David Claux’s Journey to the “Calypso” Version of “So Far Away”

David’s cover of the “Calypso” version of “So Far Away” by Dire Straits, played live in Sydney in 1986, is nothing short of ...
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7 Things to Know Before Buying Your First Guitar
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7 Things to Know Before Buying Your First Guitar

If you’re considering buying your first guitar, the number of choices available can be overwhelming. What type of guitar is best for beginners? ...
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Chet Atkins & Friends: Legendary Live Performance of “Why Worry”
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Chet Atkins & Friends: Legendary Live Performance of “Why Worry”

Chet Atkins, Mark Knopfler, and The Everly Brothers performed “Why Worry” live in New York, in 1987. Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits originally ...
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Unforgettable Moments in Music History The Everly Brothers, Chet Atkins, and Mark Knopfler
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Unforgettable Moments in Music History: The Everly Brothers, Chet Atkins, and Mark Knopfler

Chet Atkins, Mark Knopfler, and the Everly Brothers are renowned musicians in their own right. But, they also share a rich history of ...
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Tribute Concerts For Jeff Beck Happen 22 & 23 May at Royal Albert Hall
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Tribute Concerts for Jeff Beck to Take Place at Royal Albert Hall in May 2023

Jeff Beck, one of the most influential guitarists in the history of rock music, passed away in January 2023. Beck has left behind ...
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The Untold Story of the Fender Rosewood Stratocaster
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The Untold Story of the Fender Rosewood Stratocaster

The iconic Stratocaster by Fender needs no introduction. However, there is one rare Stratocaster that holds a fascinating untold story – the Rosewood ...
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Stallone Frank That Is (2021) Documntary movie
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Sunday Movie – “Stallone: Frank, That Is” (2021)

“Stallone: Frank, That Is” is a 2021 biographical documentary directed by Derek Wayne Johnson. The film explores the life and career of Hollywood ...
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Greg Fleming built his Tidebreaker guitars using wood from a shipwreck found in Renews Harbour.
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Resurrecting the Past: The Story of Tidebreaker Guitars Made from 300-Year-Old Shipwreck Timber

Newfoundland musician Greg Fleming has breathed new life into a 300-year-old shipwreck found in Renews Harbour, on the southeast coast of Newfoundland. His ...
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Johnny Deep Shipwreck guitar by David Petillo inspired by Pirates of teh Caribbean
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Johnny Depp’s Custom Pirate-Inspired Guitar: The Shipwreck by David Petillo

Luthier David Petillo crafted a unique electric guitar inspired by Johnny Depp’s role in Pirates of the Caribbean. With distinctive appointments, the aquatic ...
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The Incredible Story of a Rare Martin D-45 Acoustic Guitar Found in the Garbage

John, a 43-year-old musician from a small town in California, had always had a passion for music. He loved to play his guitar ...
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Legendary Guitarist Jeff Beck Passed Away at 78

Jeff Beck, one of the most influential rock guitarists of all time, has died at the age of 78. The British musician rose ...
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Retro Article: Mark Knopfler Recalls the Time His Parents Begging Him to Stop to Play Guitar

Retro Article: Mark Knopfler Recalls the Time His Parents Begging Him to Stop to Play Guitar Once upon a time, his parents begged ...
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