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- Article 1120 : GIBSON GUITAR JOINS THE ROTHBURY FESTIVAL IN SUPPORTING SOLUTIONS TO CLIMATE CONTROL AND ALTERNATIVE SUSTAINABILITY GUITAR GIANT SPONSORS FIRST ANNUAL FESTIVAL IN ROTHBURY, MICHIGAN JULY 3-6, 2008
- Article 1121 : EPIPHONE GUITAR CELEBRATES FREEDOM WITH SUPPORT OF THE SOLDIER'S ANGELS PROGRAM
- Article 1122 : GIBSON GUITAR HONORS GRAMMY WINNERS DAVID "HONEYBOY" EDWARDS AND PRODUCER SCOTT SHUMAN
- Article 1123 : GIBSON GUITAR ENTERS INTO THE VIRTUAL WORLD OF 3-D WITH LAUNCH OF THE GIBSON ISLAND ON SECOND LIFE.COM, AN INDUSTRY FIRST
- Article 1124 : NEW GIBSON CUSTOM INSPIRED MODELS MAKE HISTORY WITH RECORD SALES AND NEW ARRIVALS
- Article 1125 : Gibson Teams with Arlen Roth to Present Original Guitar Lessons
- Article 1126 : GIBSON GUITAR SPONSORS THE 19th ANNUAL SAN JOSE JAZZ FESTIVAL
- Article 1127 : The Newport Folk Festival Welcomes Gibson Acoustic as the Official Musical Instrument of Historic Musical Event in scenic Newport, Rhode Island August 1, 2008 - August 3, 2008
- Article 1128 : GIBSON GUITAR SPONSORS THE 7TH ANNUAL BAYBEATS 2008 FESTIVAL IN SINGAPORE AUGUST 29-31, 2008
- Article 1129 : GUITAR CENTER ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH MÖTLEY CRÜE AND THE LAUNCH OF “GUITAR CENTER ON-STAGE” - YOUR CHANCE TO MAKE ROCK HISTORY
- Article 1130 : Orlando GuitarTown Announces Celebrity Co-Chairman, Visual Artists and Charities to Benefit from Extordinary Arts Project
- Article 1131 : Gibson Guitar Offers Future Rock Stars the Chance to Produce the World's Greatest Guitars
- Article 1133 : Baldwin Piano Announces Lesson Incentive Program For Teachers
- Article 1134 : MUSIC RISING & THE GIBSON FOUNDATION PARTNERS WITH THE FRIENDS OF NEW ORLEANS AND TIPITINA’S FOUNDATION TO BRING LEGENDARY NEW ORLEANS MUSICIANS TO NATIONAL PARTY CONVENTIONS
- Article 1135 : GIBSON GUITAR READY TO ROCK THE FASHION WORLD WITH DEBUT OF NEW APPAREL AND GEAR LINE AT THE 2008 MAGIC MARKETPLACE IN LAS VEGAS AUGUST 25 - 27, 2008
- Article 1136 : Gibson Guitar Announces Miami GuitarTown with Impressive Advisory Board and Plans for Citywide Exhibit of Ten-Foot Guitars Painted by Visual Artists and Celebrities
- Article 1137 : GIBSON USA AND EPIPHONE GO FOR THE GOLD WITH LIMITED EDITION SLASH SIGNATURE LES PAUL GOLD TOP
- Article 1138 : GIBSON GUITAR BRINGS INNOVATION TO THE CITY OF LIGHT La Ville-lumiere AT THE SALON DE LA MUSIQUE ET DU SON IN PARIS, FRANCE September 12-15, 2008
- Article 1139 : ORLANDO GUITARTOWN ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL KICKOFF SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 20, 2008 WITH FREE CONCERT AND SNEAK PEAK OF ALL GIBSON GUITAR SCULPTURES AND EPIPHONE SHOWCASE GUITARS
- Article 1140 : Rock Icon Slash To Appear At Sam Ash Hollywood
- Article 1142 : GIBSON GUITAR AND KEXP RADIO PRESENTS THE 1ST ANNUAL CMJ MUSIC MARATHON PARTY IN BROOKLYN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2008
- Article 1143 : MIAMI GUITARTOWN PRESENTED BY GIBSON GUITAR, ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL CALL FOR VISUAL ARTISTS
- Article 1144 : Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum Announces 2008 American Music Masters® Tribute Concert Lineup and Series Schedule
- Article 1145 : Gibson Acoustic’s Songwriter Deluxe Cutaway Modern Classic Named the 2008 Best Guitar Product of the Year by AMG
- Article 1146 : Gibson Guitar Announces Partnership with the British Music Experience at The O2, London. The Gibson Interactive Studio Will Feature One-to-One Video Guitar Experience with KT Tunstall, Amy MacDonald and the Magic Numbers courtesy of Nowplayit.com
- Article 1148 : Gibson Signature artist Larry Carlton gives an exclusive guitar master class at The Bedford in London
- Article 1149 : Gibson Guitar Launches Dark Fire - the most remarkable New Guitar in 50 years on Monday, December 15, 2008
- Article 1150 : Metal Rockers Steel Panther Join Gibson Guitar in Launch Event for Dark Fire at the Gibson Guitar Showroom in Beverly Hills For Exclusive Performance and Launch of the Official Dark Fire E-Card
- Article 1151 : Gibson Guitar Announces New Delivery Dates for Anticipated Dark Fire Guitar
- Article 1152 : INNOVATION LEADS THE WAY AT THE GIBSON GUITAR EXHIBIT AT CES 2009 IN LAS VEGAS
- Article 1153 : BALDWIN PIANO UNLEASHES INNOVATION AT CES 2009
- Article 1154 : EPIPHONE ANNOUNCES CUSTOM VINTAGE MODELS AND A HOST OF ARTIST'S VISITS AT THIS YEAR'S NAMM SHOW IN ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA
- Article 1155 : BALDWIN PIANO UNLEASHES INNOVATION AT NAMM 2009
- Article 1156 : GIBSON GUITAR, EPIPHONE AND BALDWIN PIANO SHOWCASE INNOVATION AND DESIGN AT THE NAMM 2009 SHOW IN ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, JANUARY 15-18, 2009
- Article 1157 : Legendary Performers and Music Icons Appear at Gibson Guitar Booth
- Article 1158 : GIBSON GUITAR HOSTS THE GIBSON LODGE AT THE 2009 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL IN PARK CITY, UTAH JANUARY 16-21, 2009
- Article 1159 : Kris Kristofferson Performs Exclusively At Gibson Guitar Booth 303ABCD
- Article 1160 : ORLANDO GUITARTOWN ANNOUNCES LOCATIONS FOR EPIPHONE SHOWCASE GUITARS AS PART OF PUBLIC ARTSPART OF PUBLIC ARTS PROJECT TO BENEFIT LOCAL CHARITY
- Article 1161 : Miami Guitar Town Offers Preview of Ten-Foot Tall Gibson Les Paul Guitar Design "Essence of Miami"
- Article 1162 : Miami GuitarTown Announces Visuals Artists Selected To design Epiphone Showcase Guitars As Part of Arts Project to Benefit Charity
- Article 1164 : Gibson Guitar Partners with Venerable D.C. Blues Club to Honor Memphis Gold
- Article 1165 : JONAS BROTHERS SIGNED EPIPHONE GUITAR SCORES BIG BID IN SUPPORT OF THE GRAMMY FOUNDATION
- Article 1176 : Gibson Guitar Preps for Layoffs while Managing Business During Challenging Times
- Article 1178 : Sam Ash Celebrates Major Milestones with Nationwide Tour and Exclusive In-Store Events
- Article 1179 : Gibson Guitar to Sponsor 2009 Nashville Film Festival and Host VIP Reception at Nashville Gibson Entertainment Relations Showroom
- Article 1180 : Gibson Foundation Supports Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy
- Article 1181 : Sam Ash Announces Celebrity Appearances During Nationwide Tour at Exclusive In-Store Events
- Article 1182 : Gibson Teams Up With Festimad 2M XVI, Awarding Festimad Taste Best Band and Universimad Best Emerging Band A Gibson Les Paul Studio Guitar
- Article 1183 : Sam Ash Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the '59 Gibson Les Paul Guitar with Special Appearance by the Father of the Electric Guitar, Les Paul
- Article 1184 : Epiphone Answers Consumers Quest for the Ultimate Guitar Package
- Article 1185 : Gibson Guitar Announces Reduction in Work Force
- Article 1186 : First-ever Guitars of the Stars Benefit Auction to Raise Funds for the Opry Trust
- Article 1187 : Gibson Guitar and Best Buy Musical Instruments Come Together to Support Local Music in Texas
- Article 1188 : Gibson Guitar to Sponsor the Return of the New Music Seminar
- Article 1189 : Gibson Guitar to Sponsor the 26th Chicago Blues Festival
- Article 1190 : SuperStar Paulina Rubio Lends Support to Miami GuitarTown
- Article 1191 : Epiphone Guitar Announces the Launch of Cleveland Rocks
- Article 1195 : Cleveland Rocks! Announces Official Call For Visual Artists
- Article 1196 : Gibson Custom and ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons create the Limited Edition Billy Gibbons ‘Pearly Gates’ Les Paul Standard
- Article 1197 : Gibson Guitar Announces Limited Time Mega Outlet Sale in Nashville and Memphis Offering Customers Unprecedented Pricing on Gibson USA, Gibson Acoustic, Epiphone, Gibson Memphis, Maestro Guitars and Pro Audio Equipment Direct From Factory
- Article 1198 : The Streets of Miami Are About to Become a Bit More Colorful with Official Launch and Exhibit of Gibson Guitar’s Miami GuitarTown Project
- Article 1199 : “Gibson Through the Lens”
- Article 1201 : Illustrious Mexican Singer/Actress Thalía Autographs Gibson Les Paul Sculpture “Sakura Blush” For Miami GuitarTown
- Article 1203 : The World Has Lost a Remarkable Innovator and Musician: Les Paul Passes Away at 94
- Article 1204 : Cleveland Rocks! Announces First Tier of Visual Artists Selected for Arts Project to Benefit Local Charities
- Article 1205 : Friends Gather In Memory of Les Paul: The Man, The Music, The Guitar - Gibson Announces A Month of Tributes
- Article 1206 : Creed’s Scott Stapp Celebrates the Les Paul Studio Guitar at Sam Ash Stores During Gibson’s Month Long Tribute to Les Paul and His Famous Guitar
- Article 1207 : Gibson USA’s SG Zoot Suit: It’s A Real Toe Tapper, Daddy-O
- Article 1209 : CLEVELAND ROCKS! OFFERS EXCLUSIVE SNEAK PREVIEW OF TWO PLAYABLE EPIPHONE GUITARS ARTISTICALLY DESIGNED BY OHIO BASED ARTISTS FOR PUBLIC ARTS PROJECT
- Article 1210 : NEXT BIG NASHVILLE GETS A LITTLE BIGGER WITH SUPPORT FROM GIBSON GUITAR
- Article 1211 : Gibson Guitar, Epiphone and Monster Cable Join Forces With Legendary Guitarist Zakk Wylde to Host the Ultimate Rocktober Event: Zakk Wylde’s Hellfire Halloween Bash in New York
- Article 1212 : GRAMMY AWARD WINNING MUSICIAN LENNY KRAVITZ TEAMS UP WITH GIBSON GUITAR AND SAM ASH MUSIC STORES TO OFFER FANS AN OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME
- Article 1213 : 25TH ANNUAL TEC AWARDS ANNOUNCES PRESENTERS, SPONSORS FOR OCTOBER 10 GALA AT AES
- Article 1214 : Epiphone Launches the new Emperor Swingster Hollow-body Guitar Designed for Musicians Who Appreciate Exceptional Playability and Effortless Style
- Article 1215 : GIBSON GUITAR OFFERS COLORFUL ASSORTMENT OF HIGH-QUALITY GUITARS FOR ALL PERSONALITIES FOR THE HOLIDAY GIFT GIVING SEASON
- Article 1216 : Gibson Acoustic Continues to Meet Huge Demand Worldwide for the 2009 Songwriter Deluxe Standard Acoustic Model
- Article 1217 : GIBSON GUITAR & GIBSON FOUNDATION ANNOUNCE AN INTIMATE TRIBUTE TO LES PAUL AT THE HISTORIC RYMAN AUDITORIUM IN NASHVILLE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2009
- Article 1218 : THE GIBSON SESSIONS AT NBC ANNOUNCES PERFORMANCES DURING THE CMJ MUSIC MARATHON NEW YORK
- Article 1219 : DUNLOP CELEBRATES ZAKK WYLDE’S HELLFIRE HALLOWEEN BASH THIS WEEKEND AT HARD ROCK IN TIMES SQUARE
- Article 1220 : TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE FOR GIBSON GUITAR’S INTIMATE TRIBUTE TO LES PAUL AT THE HISTORIC RYMAN AUDITORIUM IN NASHVILLE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2009
- Article 1221 : Gibson Guitar: Home of Innovation, Continues to Revolutionize the Industry
- Article 1118 : Gibson GuitarTown Launches in Orlando with Impressive Advisory Board and Plans for Citywide Exhibit of Ten-Foot Guitars Painted by Visual Artists and Celebrities
- Article 1117 : GIBSON USA ANNOUNCED THE NEW GIBSON ROBOT LES PAUL STUDIO AND GIBSON ROBOT SG SPECIAL LIMITED EDITION GUITARS IN A NEW RED METALLIC FINISH
- Article 1115 : GIBSON GUITAR AND BALDWIN PIANO DELIVERS AN ALL-STAR LINE UP AT SUMMER NAMM 2008 IN NASHVILLE WITH COMPLETELY INTERACTIVE BOOTH #526
- Article 1114 : Gibson Guitar Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the ES-335 Guitar with Larry Carlton and Guests at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum - Monday, June 30, 2008
- Article 1113 : GIBSON GUITAR ANNOUNCES JOAN JETT SIGNATURE MELODY MAKER GUITAR
- Article 1112 : Gibson and Epiphone Partner with Virgin Mobile for the 2008 Virgin Festival in Calgary, Alberta June 21-22, 2008 Canada
- Article 1111 : GIBSON GUITAR TO EXHIBIT AND ENTERTAIN AT THIS YEAR'S DIGITAL DOWNTOWN IN NEW YORK, JUNE 12-14, 2008 Booth #123
- Article 1110 : **NEWS & PHOTO TIP SHEET FOR SATURDAY MAY 31, 2008**
- Article 1109 : GIBSON GUITAR EXHIBITS AT INTERNATIONAL CES HOMETECH EXPO AT DUBAI INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION CENTRE
- Article 1108 : Hotel Congress Hosts 2nd Annual Night For New Orleans To Benefit Music Rising
- Article 1107 : Master Musician and Luthier, David Harvey Joins Gibson Original Acoustic Instruments
- Article 1106 : Master Musician and Luthier, David Harvey Joins Gibson Original Acoustic Instruments
- Article 1105 : GIBSON ORIGINAL ANNOUNCES THE LIMITED EDITION GIBSON VICTORIAN F-STYLE MANDOLIN
- Article 1104 : Gibson Foundation Continues Mission in Support of Environmental Causes With Sponsorship of the Natural Resources Defense Council's Eco Salon
- Article 1103 : WE ARE FAMILY FOUNDATION® TO HOST SIXTH ANNUAL CELEBRATION GALA
- Article 1102 : GIBSON MEMPHIS CUSTOM SHOP CELEBRATES THE 2008 BEALE STREET MUSIC FESTIVAL MAY 2-4, 2008
- Article 1101 : GIBSON GUITAR BRINGS INNOVATION AND INSPIRATION TO THE PALME MIDDLE EAST 2008 SHOW
- Article 1100 : Gibson USA's Guitar of the Month - The Les Paul 295 GoldTop Available in Limited Quantity
- Article 1098 : Baldwin Piano Supports Nashville International Airport Growing Music Program
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Innovative Musical Instruments, Star-Studded Events and Product Demonstrations Highlight Gibson
Gibson Guitar, the world's premier musical instrument manufacturer and leader in music technology rocked the city this weekend during Summer NAMM 2008 held in Nashville at the Nashville Convention Center. The Gibson Summer Jam, held Friday and Saturday at the Gibson Custom Shop gave audiences a chance to "rock out" with some of the world's greatest musicians including Slash, Johnny Winter, Larry Carlton, Lee Roy Parnell, Billy Duffy, Billy Morrison, Jerry Cantrell, Brett Scallions and many more. Baldwin Piano had the Summer NAMM floor buzzing as guests tried out the new Baldwin Custom Zebra piano in Gibson's Booth #526 while guitar enthusiasts tried their hand on the exclusive Gibson Guitar pod island set up in the convention center. On Friday, June 20, 2008 and Saturday, June 21, 2008, standing room only crowds enjoyed the sights and sounds at the Gibson Summer Jam, an event hosted by Gibson Guitar for NAMM attendees and consumers. Press photos below showcase the weekend's events. All photo credit: Sandy Campbell. Hi-res photos are available upon request for press.
Photo #1:
Larry Carlton (l), Johnny Winter and Slash join Gibson Guitar Chairman and CEO, Henry Juszkiewicz (back left) and Gibson Guitar President, Dave Berryman (back right) at this year's Gibson Summer Jam held Friday (6/20) and Saturday (6/21) at Gibson Custom in Nashville, Tennessee. Gibson Guitar and Baldwin Piano exhibited at this year's Summer NAMM in Booth #526 and held a two-day jam session with some of the world's greatest musicians in the evening. For more information on Gibson Guitar at NAMM go to www.gibson.com
Photo #2:
Brighton, England's McQueen rocked the stage with Slash at the Gibson Summer Jam held Friday, June 20, 2008 in Nashville as part the company's Summer NAMM weekend of events. McQueen, formed in 2004, has toured Europe and played shows in the USA and Asia including headlining the Unite Festival in Vietnam last year and performing with Velvet Revolver. Gibson Guitar and Baldwin Piano exhibited at this year's Summer NAMM in Booth #526 and held a two-day jam session with some of the world's greatest musicians in the evening. For more information on Gibson Guitar at NAMM go to www.gibson.com
Photo #3:
Musician, songwriter and Gibson artist Nick Sterling played to packed crowds at the Gibson Summer Jam held in Nashville, Tennessee during the Summer NAMM show this past weekend. Sterling started playing guitar at 7 years old and by the age of 10 had released his first CD. Currently Sterling is working on his third CD release where he plays all the instruments and records all vocals. His last CD, Life Goes On, became an internet phenomenon. Gibson Guitar and Baldwin Piano exhibited at this year's Summer NAMM in Booth #526 and held a two-day jam session with some of the world's greatest musicians in the evening. For more information on Gibson Guitar at NAMM go to www.gibson.com
Photo #4:
Gibson Custom artist Johnny A performed at the Gibson Summer Jam held at Gibson Custom in Nashville, Tennessee as part of Summer NAMM this weekend. Johnny's style of playing often recalls the late great Danny Graton as well as some aspects of Joe Satriani and Pat Martino. His style walks the fine line between rock, jazz and blues, often employing copious use of the whammy bar adding to the texture. The Gibson Custom Johnny A Inspired By model guitar is one of the most popular Custom Shop models manufactured. Gibson Guitar and Baldwin Piano exhibited at this year's Summer NAMM in Booth #526 and held a two-day jam session with some of the world's greatest musicians in the evening. For more information on Gibson Guitar at NAMM go to www.gibson.com
Photo #5:
American jazz, pop and rock guitarist Larry Carlton joined one of the world's greatest guitarists, Slash, on stage at this year's Gibson Summer Jam held at Gibson Custom in Nashville, Tennessee this weekend as part of the Summer NAMM events. Over his career, Carlton, has won three Grammys for his performances and compositions including the theme music from hit television shows. Slash and Carlton performed in front of standing room only crowds at the popular weekend event. Gibson Guitar and Baldwin Piano exhibited at this year's Summer NAMM in Booth #526 and held a two-day jam session with some of the world's greatest musicians in the evening. For more information on Gibson Guitar at NAMM go to www.gibson.com
Photo #6:
Gibson Guitar Chairman and CEO, Henry Juszkiewicz (right) and Gibson Guitar President Dave Berryman (left) welcome musical legend Johnny Winter to the stage at the Gibson Summer Jam held in Nashville, Tennessee at Gibson Custom this past weekend as part of the company's special events schedule during Summer NAMM. The musician launched his own signature model from the Gibson Custom Shop, the Gibson Custom Johnny Winter Signature Firebird V model (www.gibsoncustom.com). Gibson Guitar and Baldwin Piano exhibited at this year's Summer NAMM in Booth #526 and held a two-day jam session with some of the world's greatest musicians in the evening. For more information on Gibson Guitar at NAMM go to www.gibson.com
Photo #7:
Legendary musician Johnny Winter spent time at the Gibson Custom Shop in Nashville, Tennessee where he posed with a grouping of the Gibson Custom Johnny Winter Firebird V model guitars produced by the Custom Shop in limited edition. For decades Winter has depended on one guitar, a 1963 Gibson Firebird V. The Gibson Custom Johnny Winter Signature Firebird V is a painstaking recreation of this classic instrument down to every detail. After a visit to the plant, he performed on stage during the Gibson Summer Jam to a standing room only crowd. Each signature model comes with a Johnny Winter Custom Case and certificate of authenticity. Winter began performing at age 15 with his brother Edgar Winter and is known as one of the world's most classic blues and rock artist of our time. Gibson Guitar and Baldwin Piano exhibited at this year's Summer NAMM in Booth #526 and held a two-day jam session with some of the world's greatest musicians in the evening. For more information on Gibson Guitar at NAMM or for information on the Gibson Custom Johnny Winter Firebird V model go to www.gibsoncustom.com
Photo #8:
On Saturday, June 21, 2008, Gibson artist Billy Morrison rocked a standing room only crowd at the Gibson Summer Jam held during Summer NAMM in Nashville, Tennessee at Gibson Custom. Morrison was part of an all-star rock band who performed for one night only at the event and included Billy Duffy, Brett Scallions, Jerry Cantrell and others. Guitarist and singer, Billy Morrison, has played in rock bands Stimulator, the Cult and is a member of Camp Freddy and the front man of band Circus Diablo. Gibson Guitar and Baldwin Piano exhibited at this year's Summer NAMM in Booth #526 and held a two-day jam session with some of the world's greatest musicians in the evening. For more information on Gibson Guitar at NAMM or for the launch of the Gibson Custom Johnny Winter model go to www.gibson.com
Photo #9:
The Cult's Billy Duffy combined his fusion of punk and rock riffs at the Gibson Summer Jam held at Gibson Custom in Nashville, Tennessee on Saturday, June 21, 2008 during Summer NAMM. Joining such greats on stage as Billy Morrison and Jerry Cantrell, Duffy had the standing room only crowd rocking out through the entire night. Duffy is now a member of the band Circus Diablo. Gibson Guitar and Baldwin Piano exhibited at this year's Summer NAMM in Booth #526 and held a two-day jam session with some of the world's greatest musicians in the evening. For more information on Gibson Guitar at NAMM go to www.gibson.com
Photo #10:
Musician Brett Scallions (left) joined Billy Morrison (right) at the Gibson Summer Jam on Saturday, June 21, 2008 at Gibson Custom in Nashville, Tennessee. Scallions, who was the lead vocalist for the band Fuel from 1993 to 2006 recently joined Circus Diablo, a Los Angeles based rock band while simultaneously playing with the X's. In 2007 Scallions was selected as the singer for "Riders on the Storm," a project featuring former The Doors members Robby Krieger and Ray Manzarek. He joined Morrison, Jerry Cantrell and Billy Duffy on stage to the packed crowds at the event this weekend as part of Gibson Guitar's Summer NAMM event. Gibson Guitar and Baldwin Piano exhibited at this year's Summer NAMM in Booth #526 and held a two-day jam session with some of the world's greatest musicians in the evening. For more information on Gibson Guitar at NAMM go to www.gibson.com
Photo #11:
The Baldwin Custom Zebra Piano was the hit of this year's Summer NAMM show held at the Nashville Convention Center June 20-22, 2008. Baldwin Piano exhibited with Gibson Guitar in Booth #526. The booth was busy all weekend with crowds wanting to see all that Baldwin Piano and Gibson Guitar had to offer. After the convention closed Gibson hosted the Gibson Summer Jam held at Gibson Custom on Friday and Saturday night. For more information on Baldwin Piano and Gibson Guitar at this year's Summer NAMM show go to www.gibson.com
Photo #12:
Guitarist Kenny Olson (left) and Gibson Artist Johnny A set the stage on fire during this weekend's Gibson Summer Jam held at Gibson Custom in Nashville, Tennessee. Olson was the lead guitarist in Kid Rock's Twisted Brown Trucker Band, a band hand picked by Kid Rock himself to help record his studio albums and tour. Olson plays guitar along with Jason Krause in many of the rock star's albums. As a native of Detroit, Michigan, Kenny Olson grew up with an affection for classic rock, Motown music and muscle cars. A guitarist from a young age, Olson savored the sounds of the variety of Gibson instruments built at the nearby factory in Kalamazoo and being played by his favorite musicians. He received his first Gibson guitar as a gift from his father and then began to pursue his musical dreams in full force. Olson has been rocking out with Gibson Guitar ever since. For more information on the Gibson Summer Jam and the musical instrument offerings at Summer NAMM go to www.gibson.com
Photo #13:
Alice in Chain's Jerry Cantrell performed with musicians Billy Morrison, Brett Scallions and Billy Duffy at the Gibson Summer Jam held Saturday, June 21, 2008 in Nashville, Tennessee at Gibson Custom. Cantrell is best known for his work with the grunge band Alice in Chains as guitarist and co-lyricist. He performs lead vocals on his solo projects and counts Black Sabbath, Kiss and Jimi Hendrix as his biggest musical influences. For more information on the Gibson Summer Jam and the host of musical instrument offerings at this year's Summer NAMM show by Gibson Guitar and Baldwin Piano go to www.gibson.com
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