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A Noteworthy Day in Rock n' Roll
111 years ago on this very day (March 18), a man named George Beauchamp was born. But who is this guy? Why should we give a damn? Well, if it wasn't for him, we wouldn't have the electric guitar.
In the 1920s Beauchamp explored the idea of electrified string instruments and in 1931 he invented the electrically amplified guitar. Though other innovators such as Les Paul contributed to the development of electric guitars, George Beauchamp was the first to officially patent and produce the instrument.
This spectacular invention revolutionized music with its powerful and alluring sound. It has been used by innumerable musicians (including our beloved Jet) to create the melodies that captivate us all and surge us with near indescribable thrills.
So to George Beauchamp I say thank you and happy birthday!
Comments
On Sun, Mar 21, 2010 at 9:39 AM, Tamar said:
Information for the music lovers such as myself, vary informative i love reading where all the great instruments get their start and who was behind the invention. feed my hungry eyes.:D
On Thu, Mar 18, 2010 at 9:23 PM, 21OliveJeatles said:
The electric guitar is amazing so I too thank him.
On Thu, Mar 18, 2010 at 4:47 PM, Lupus said:
Wow, thanks for the tidbit of info! Very interesting for sure.