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6) The birth of loud: Leo Fender, Les Paul, and the guitar-pioneering rivalry that shaped rock 'n' roll
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"In the years after World War II, music was evolving from big-band jazz into the primordial elements of rock 'n' roll--and these louder styles demanded revolutionary instruments. When Leo Fender's tiny firm marketed the first solid-body electric guitar, the Esquire, musicians immediately saw its appeal. Not to be out-maneuvered, Gibson, the largest guitar manufacturer, raced to build a competitive product. The company designed an 'axe' that would...
12) Songbirds
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The Songbirds guitar museum hosted the world's largest collection of vintage guitars. COVID-19's devastating blow to the music industry forced the museum to permanently close. This film explores the final hours and cultural impact of this special collection.