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Country star Eric Church gave a guitar‑themed commencement address to the University of North Carolina Class of 2026 at Kenan Memorial Stadium, using the six strings as a guide to faith, family, a life partner, community, ambition, and resilience; after months of prep, the Tar Heel‑inspired performance drew praise online and was hailed by fans as one of the best graduation speeches.
Country star Eric Church delivered UNC-Chapel Hill’s 2026 commencement address at Kenan Stadium, turning the speech into a guitar-led moment that used a six-string metaphor to frame faith, family, heart, ambition, resilience, and community, followed by a live performance of “Carolina” for the graduates.
Guitarist Mike Scott recalls Prince’s relentless, often punishing leadership—from fines for missteps to demanding precision—while also sharing moments of mentorship that helped him become a sharper, more arena-ready guitarist.
David Gilmour’s 1969 Fender Stratocaster, the so-called Black Strat used on Pink Floyd albums, sold for a record $14.6 million at Christie’s as part of Jim Irsay’s collection auction, far above expectations of $2–3 million. The sale also included other Irsay heir items such as Jerry Garcia’s guitar ($11.6M), Kurt Cobain’s guitar ($6M), John Lennon’s piano ($3.2M), Ringo Starr’s drum set ($2.4M), and Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky script ($508k).
David Gilmour's 1969 Fender Stratocaster, nicknamed the 'Black Strat' and used on Pink Floyd albums from 1970–1983, sold at Christie's in New York for a record $14.6 million, making it the most expensive guitar ever sold. The sale was part of the Jim Irsay collection and also featured other memorabilia, including John Lennon's piano and Kurt Cobain's guitar, with the 44-item auction totaling about $84 million.
David Gilmour’s Black Strat sold for $14.55 million at Christie’s in New York, as part of the Jim Irsay Collection, becoming the most expensive guitar ever sold and eclipsing Kurt Cobain’s Nirvana guitar sale. The instrument is tied to iconic Pink Floyd tracks (Money, Shine On You Crazy Diamond) and the Comfortably Numb solo, with Irsay having purchased it in 2019 for about $5.25 million.
Perry Bamonte, a key member of The Cure who played guitar, keyboard, and bass, has died at age 65 after a short illness, leaving a significant legacy in the band's history and influence.
Keith Urban's recent concert included a suggestive lyric change from his song 'Fighter,' hinting at his new relationship and sparking fan controversy amid his divorce from Nicole Kidman. Urban also discussed his affection for guitars and upcoming collaborations, amidst personal and professional changes.
Elizabeth Hurley is learning to play guitar with her boyfriend Billy Ray Cyrus, who is teaching her the instrument as they enjoy their relationship and recent happy milestones, including Cyrus's birthday and reconciliation with his daughter Miley Cyrus.
Eddie Van Halen's 1982 Kramer electric guitar, played during 1982-83 tours and modified by him, is set to be auctioned by Sotheby's with an estimated value of $2-3 million, including a letter of authenticity from Mick Mars.
A 1959 Gibson Les Paul guitar, historically associated with Keith Richards and the Rolling Stones, is in dispute over its ownership, with Mick Taylor claiming it was his and was stolen, while the Met Museum states it was never owned by him and has a well-documented provenance. The guitar has a storied history, including being part of a famous band performance and exhibitions, but Taylor's claim remains unverified and the museum seeks to clarify its provenance.
Four decades after 'Back to the Future,' the iconic Cherry Red Gibson ES-345 guitar used by Marty McFly remains missing, prompting a public search led by Gibson as they produce a documentary about the quest and the film's legacy.
The cherry red Gibson ES-345 guitar used in Back to the Future is missing, prompting the film's stars and Gibson to launch a public search as the movie's 40th anniversary approaches, with a new documentary about the quest.
Rick Derringer, a renowned guitarist and producer known for hits like 'Hang On Sloopy' and 'Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,' as well as producing Weird Al Yankovic's debut album, has died at 77 in Florida. His career spanned teen stardom, session work with major artists, and producing notable albums, leaving a significant legacy in the music industry.
A 1964 12-string Framus Hootenanny guitar used by John Lennon and George Harrison for the Beatles' albums "Help!" and "Rubber Soul" sold at auction for over $2.8 million. The guitar, which had been missing for about 50 years, was discovered in a British attic and authenticated by experts. This sale makes it one of the most expensive guitars ever sold.