The perfect 'dad rock' giftWith a foreword by Queen's Brian MayStars and Guitars combines the best facets of a Who's Who of rock guitarists with a What's What of rock guitars. Featuring more than 200 of the world's greatest and best-known guitarists, it details their instrument of choice, the classic albums and singles the guitar was played on, plus any custom elements that were unique to the model. The book features all of the world's most popular guitars, including the finest creations of Messrs Fender, Gibson and Les Paul. The history of the guitar and the star's relationship with his precious axe are explained, as well as some of the most famous riffs and licks that it produced. Featuring the guitars of Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, Mark Knopfler, Paul McCartney, Carlos Santana, Brian May, Slash, Jeff Beck, Pete Townshend, Tommy Bolin, Ritchie Blackmore, Bob Dylan, Keith Richards, Bill Wyman, Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Ray Vaughan and many more.
- ISBN10 1569765359
- ISBN13 9781569765357
- Publish Date 1 November 2010
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 23 June 2016
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Chicago Review Press
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 144
- Language English