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Telecaster Tone That Defined Soul: R.I.P. Steve Cropper

December 4, 2025 - by Gramps - Leave a Comment

Man, we keep losing legend. Steve Cropper, the “Colonel,” has gone home at 84, but if you’ve ever loved a simple, perfectly placed lick that cuts right to the heart, …

Another Good Read – From Humble Beginnings to the Hall of Fame: “The Birth of Loud”

September 17, 2024February 7, 2025 - by Gramps - Leave a Comment

Fellow string stringers, four stringers, tone junkies, and anyone who’s ever felt the electric thrill of a power chord: Ian S. Port’s “The Birth of Loud” isn’t just a book; …