My First Guitar

Whether it is a beautiful and classic model or an unglamorous and inexpensive starter instrument, a musician�� first guitar can be the catalyst that motivates a lifelong passion. The pages of this book contain interviews with 70 of the world�� most well-known guitarists across musical genres and playing styles to discover how their love of the instrument compelled them to pursue music as a career. These guitar icons reveal how they got their first instrument, the music they loved, and their heroes and inspirations. With an impressive list of subjects��ncluding Dick Dale, Melissa Etheridge, Jimmy Page, Les Paul, and Carlos Santana��s well as childhood photos from such guitar legends as Alex Lifeson, Joe Satriani, and Jimmie Vaughan, this book has appeal for guitar heroes and nonmusicians alike.