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Eric Church delivers guitar-themed UNC commencement speech that goes viral
us-news10 days ago

Eric Church delivers guitar-themed UNC commencement speech that goes viral

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.

David Gilmour’s Black Strat fetches a record $14.6M at auction
culture2 months ago

David Gilmour’s Black Strat fetches a record $14.6M at auction

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).

Pink Floyd’s Black Strat breaks guitar price record at $14.6 million
culture2 months ago

Pink Floyd’s Black Strat breaks guitar price record at $14.6 million

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.

Gilmour’s Black Strat Breaks Auction Records with $14.55 Million Sale
music2 months ago

Gilmour’s Black Strat Breaks Auction Records with $14.55 Million Sale

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.

Met Museum and Mick Taylor Clash Over Stolen Rolling Stones Guitar
entertainment9 months ago

Met Museum and Mick Taylor Clash Over Stolen Rolling Stones Guitar

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.

John Lennon's 'Help!' Guitar Sells for Record $2.9 Million
entertainment2 years ago

John Lennon's 'Help!' Guitar Sells for Record $2.9 Million

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.