Last weekend I was in NY and went to the MET to see an exhibit called “Play it Loud.” It consisted of musical instruments that were played by famous artists. Mainly guitars, I was blown away by what I saw. Enjoy!
John Lennon’s guitar that he played on the 1964 North American tour. I actually saw him play this guitar in 1964 in Portland, Oregon when I was 9 years old. Ringo’s early drum set. Remember Ed Sullivan Show appearance? Jimi Hendrix Woodstock guitar. He pa...
About the time Jimi was painting his guitar with fingernail polish
I was busy painting my VW's parking decal with fingernail polish, to "extend" its utility for another semester at college. Much to my astonishment, the parking wardens figured it out, and scraped it off. Must they must have been amused, because I didn't g...
About forty years ago, Dad and I visited . . .
. . . his first boss at his home in Taft, California. Art Eadie was a geologist by training, and probably the most accomplished person I've ever known. He made perfume, of all things - replicas of Chanel 5 and the like, but with twice the flower oil conte...