What is the most famous guitar in the world? Did the owner have anything to do with its fame?
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rory_Gallagher#Gallagher.27s_Stratocaster
Influential blues-rock guitarist Rory Gallagher famously retained his beloved 1961 sunburst Stratocaster for the entire duration of his career.
Gallagher (who unfortunately died in 1995) has sold 30 milion albums worldwide, and the Strat served him well on dozens of tours that took in the UK, Europe, and the US, and collaborations with the likes of Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, Muddy Waters and Jerry Lee Lewis.
And here she is.
(See some of the original paintwork still intact)
(I'm not even sure what's going on here :)
Having lived in Gallagher's home city of Cork for many years, I have been lucky enough to see the guitar on a number of occasions. It is currently displayed in the city's main public library.
As we can see from the wikipedia link, it certainly saw a lot of tweaking / replacing / repair work over the years. The stories it could surely tell . . .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHzOJKn7vnc
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The guitar is almost as famous as B.B. King himself. The guitar was a Gibson ES-335.
For those not acquainted with Lucille's story I invite you to listen to B.B. King tell it in his own words. And if you have the time listen to him talk about his love of Lucille.
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Oh ya the King of the Blues
Great answer!
Looks like he's touring and if you've never had the pleasure of seeing him live then I would highly reccomend trying to get out and see him. BB King has been preforming for over 50 years so the chance to see him live are deminishing.
heres his site with tour info
http://www.bbking.com/
In terms of popularity Elvis had the greatest number of consecutive number one hits; only second to the Beatles in total number one hits; second most multi-Platinum records; most Platinum records that any other artist. He had awards from many countries, arguably the first international celebrated musician.
He had as many fans as any of the biggest bands, but he was a one man show. Probably some of the most dedicated fans due to the pilgrimages take to graceland every year. His black 1969 Gibson is the most famous guitar in the world.
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"Guitar, 1912
Manuel Ramirez (1864-1916), Workshop
Madrid, Spain
Wood; Total L. 96.5 cm (37 5/8 in.); L. of body 47.9 cm (18 7/8 in.); L. of string 68 cm (26 3/4 in.); L. of lower bouts 26.9 cm (10 9/16 in.); L. of middle bouts 18.9 cm (7 7/16 in.); L. of upper bouts 22.1 cm (8 3/4 in.)
Andrés Segovia launched his career playing this guitar; he concertized and recorded with it from 1912 to 1937 and played it at his United States debut in New York's Town Hall in 1929. The famous luthier Manuel Ramírez was employed at Spain's National Conservatory in Madrid when this guitar was assembled in his shop in 1912.
From the plugged holes in the peghead, it would appear that this instrument was originally made as an eleven-string guitar, a design popular in Andalusia during the last half of the nineteenth century. It was undoubtedly converted to its present six-string configuration prior to its acquisition of Segovia.
In addition to the label of Manuel Ramirez, a repair label was placed inside by Santos Hernàndez, who worked for Ramirez and is believed to have been involved in its construction. The two-piece back is made of Brazilian rosewood, the two-piece top is ol spruce."
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Great pick!
Ah yes . . . Shadow Play! Heh heh