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1961: American rock n' roll musicians Don (left) and Phil Everly, the Everly Brothers, raise their hands as they are sworn into the United States Marine Corps by a uniformed officer.
Watch the Everly Brothers Appear on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ Fresh Out of Marine Corps Boot Camp The Gibson J-200-toting singing duo made this striking appearance on national television 60 years ago to the day.

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Paul Simon and Dick Cavett on 'The Dick Cavett Show' April 9, 1969.

Watch Paul Simon Demonstrate How to Write a Number One Hit Record

By Rod Brakes published 13 October 21

Video The legendary singer-songwriter deconstructs “Bridge Over Troubled Water.”

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Bob Marley’s Favorite Songwriting Guitar Gets Reworked by Guild

By Rod Brakes last updated 7 October 21

The A-20 Marley is a modern recreation of the Jamaican legend’s inexpensive Madeira acoustic.

Paul SIMON and George HARRISON; with Paul Simon, performing on Saturday Night Live in 1976

Is Paul Simon One of the Most Underrated Guitar Players Ever?

By Rod Brakes published 29 September 21

Video Watch this live TV performance of Davey Graham’s “Anji” and decide for yourself.

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1941 Martin D-45

What’s the Most Collectible Acoustic Guitar? The Pre-War Martin D-45 Could Be It

By Rod Brakes published 28 September 21

Vintage guitar veteran David Davidson of Well Strung Guitars shows us the “Holy Grail” of Flat-Tops.

Gibson Generation Collection

“Finally Hear More of You” with Gibson’s Brand New Line of Acoustics

By Rod Brakes published 21 September 21

The Generation Collection's Player Port promises a new guitar playing experience.

Gibson Nathaniel Rateliff LG-2 Western

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By Rod Brakes published 1 September 21

Video Here's all you need to know about the new Nathaniel Rateliff LG-2 Western.

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