Saturday, September 7, 2013

In Depth Look at Lennon's Acoustic Guitar

From WTOP.com

The imperfections were what made it perfect.

It was 18 years ago John Lennon's flat top acoustic guitar used in the Beatles was first displayed to the public at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland.
DJ Cerphe Colwell was there for the unveiling of Lennon's guitar, and will never forget it.

 

"I stood there for about an hour just staring at it, just thinking about how many hearts and ears were awakened by that Gibson J 160E guitar. Really magical stuff," says Cerphe, whose show is heard on Eco Planet Radio.

Cerphe was one of the participants when the Rock and Roll Hall opened its doors in Sept. 1995, displaying priceless artifacts used by legendary musicians.

Lennon's guitar, which was donated by wife Yoko Ono, had been personalized by the Beatles' leader.

"I really liked the artwork drawings that John did on the wooden body of the guitar, but it was the fretboard and the pick marks and the gouges on the wood and tuning keys that really fascinated me," says Cerphe...

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1 comment:

  1. As great as things may come, its nice to know that Lennons guitar, among-st other things, are still intact and ready to be viewed and enjoyed by rock and roll fans of all types around the states. i personally enjoyed lighting one up on occasion to Lennons solo worrks and all i can say about the way it made me feel, peaceful.

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