Publisher’s note: Many iconic guitars have been lost and then found over the years — John Lennon’s Gibson 160e, Lennon’s rare Framus Hootenany 12-string, McCartney’s original Hofner bass, George’s ...
Legendary guitars were an expected part of late Colts owner Jim Irsay's collection. But what else is inside shows how diverse Irsay's interests were.
Clothes may make the man, but when it comes to rock music, it’s all about the guitar. Many famous guitarists—including Eddie Van Halen, Brian May of Queen, Trey Anastasio of Phish, and Annie Clark ...
One of the most historically significant instrument makers in popular music, Höfner, has filed for bankruptcy in Germany, placing the future of the company behind Paul McCartney’s most famous bass ...
Close to 70 years after German instrument company Höfner started selling an electric bass that looked like a violin, the company has filed for bankruptcy. The news has hit Paul McCartney, who has made ...
Ever since the early Beatles days, Paul McCartney's signature instrument has been the Höfner 500/1 violin bass guitar. In 1961, an 18-year-old McCartney bought the instrument in Hamburg for £30. That ...
Höfner, the German musical instrument company, has filed for bankruptcy protection Nora Redmond is a Business Reporter, covering breaking news on The Telegraph’s Markets live blog. She previously ...
Billy Joe Wiseman is an undeniably talented guitarist, having gained industry recognition and a fan following for his chops as an award-winning independent performer, session guitarist for Virgin ...
For various ages and skill levels, these acoustic guitars are music to our ears. By Rudie Obias All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a ...
Paul McCartney gave his team a memory that none of them "will forget" on his recent world tour. The Walton-born Beatles legend, 82, spent much of 2024 on the road as he took his 'Got Back' tour around ...
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One can’t deny that Paul McCartney loved a good Gibson. However, he was also somewhat of a fan of classic Fender guitars as well. During The Beatles days, both McCartney and John Lennon employed the ...