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Fender Electric XII

The Flaming Lips Tiny Desk performance
This Surreal Flaming Lips Performance Is One of the Most Tripped-Out Gigs on the Internet The neo-psychedelia stalwarts have remained unwaveringly true to their original artistic vision
Fender Electric XII
How the Fender Electric XII Became the Sound Everyone Chased During the Late-’60s Craze for 12-String Jangle The unorthodox 12-string electric found its way onto some of rock's most classic recordings, wooing guitarists the world over, but the course of true love ran any way but smooth.
Jeff Beck (left) and Jimmy Page perform at the 24th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Public Hall on April 4, 2009
Watch Jimmy Page & Jeff Beck’s Epic Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame Performance The ex-Yardbirds guitarists hit the stage with a fierce rendition of “Immigrant Song.”

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R.E.M. performs at The Rat in Boston. Band members include, left to right, Peter Buck, Michael Stipe, Mike Mill

"A Lot of Bands Simply Wanted to Fit In, but R.E.M. Always Wanted to Be Themselves”: Producer Mitch Easter Reveals the Genius Behind the Jangle Pop

By Joe Bosso last updated 9 February 22

Armed with a Rickenbacker and a Fender Twin, Peter Buck helped R.E.M. put alternative rock on the map.

Talking Heads perform on stage at The Roundhouse, Chalk Farm, London, 29th January 1978. L-R Jerry Harrison, David Byrne, Chris Franz, Tina Weymouth. David Byrne is playing a Gibson ES-335 12 string electric guitar.

Watch Talking Heads' Charged Up “Psycho Killer” Live Performance

By Rod Brakes published 16 November 21

Video We take a look at the unique guitars behind the new wave pioneers’ distinctive tones.

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